Crowned Heads La Coalicion (Corona Gorda & Gordito)

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Both are kinda mesquite-y and this is the main one-note flavor , throughout.

Not really dry, nor flat. Maybe slightly oily wood.

Close to full bodied. Solid mediumish flavor. Pretty good strength.

Maybe chalky.

There's a clean smoothness to it.

There's a some kinda slight fruit juice that fades away.

Lots of smoke output.

Some of the main differences between the two:

Corona Gorda



-Jalapeno-like burn in mouth throughout was nice.

-Pretty interesting initial puffs.

Gordito



-Believe the hint of juice lasts a bit longer.

-No jalapeno burn.

-Less interesting initial puffs.

-Thoughts of some taste similarities to the Padron Londres Maduro.

Judgement:

Both were good, and I prefer the Corona Gorda. Both didn't really do it for me, and this line is at the bottom of my CH ranking. Price is still steep when a healthy discount is thrown in; but without one - it's way too steep for what it delivers. Construction and a long burn time (2 hours for the Gordito) are somewhat of a saving grace. Won't return anytime soon, nor do I want to check-out the larger vitolas. I'd recommend one or two; maybe a fiver, tops.

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Disregard the above for now.