The La Gloria Cubana is (what seems to me anyway) one of a few brands that is rolled in the continental U.S., although it is also produced in the Dominican Republic. I purchased this Corona Gorda in a 5 pack which has become my preference in buying cigars nowadays.The wrapper was medium brown with a few veins and no obvious blemishes. It lit up well with an easy draw. The first few puffs were a bit harsh but it quickly settled down to provide a very rich, toasty tobacco and cedar flavor. There was a bit of leather and spice that developed by 1/3 of the way in. Those flavors carried through almost to the head. By mid smoke it had moved more toward a full bodied smoke but was never overwhelming. The aroma was equally as rich and it produced an adequate amount of smoke. Construction-wise, it did burn uneven once but was easily corrected. Otherwise I had no complaints.
I found this cigar to be a smoke not to be taken lightly...at least not after a light meal. It was rich and a bit aggressive but never felt out of control. I really enjoyed this cigar, especially in this size.
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Filler: Nic, DR
Binder: DR
Rating: 90
