As one of the most satisfying hand-rolled sticks in the world, the Arturo Fuente Cuban Corona offers a mild-to-medium body drawn from its earthy, nutty and leathery core, with subtle but persistent hints of caramel, cinnamon, coconut and creamy cocoa poking through, while the sultry, colorado-colored Cameroonian wrapper keeps tastes consistently sweet, but spicy.
Incorporating a flavor profile in the classic Cuban style and a tapered foot that flares out, the Cuban Corona is a medium-to-full-strength, rich, intense smoke that burns evenly, draws easily (but not loosely) and is smooth on the palate. The sticks’ smaller size and superior construction come in handy when you don’t have time to smoke something larger.
For many smokers, these are staple, go-to cigars that only get better with aging; they earned an 89 rating four times from Cigar Aficionado — in 2000, 2001, 2017 and 2019.