HoyoFan Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 The recent post by Prez on Robusto's got me thinking about this topic. In last year that I've gotten deeper in CC's I've discovered the wonderful world of this vitola and just how much flavor a Corona or Corona Gorda can pack in. So let's hear it, what's the best Corona you've had in the last year, that's been a 2015 or younger? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realmikemeadows Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Cohiba Corona Especiales (If it's still considered a corona) for me...it's one of those cigars that are so good that when you put it out you are ready to toast another. Great anytime of day and extremely consistent.Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 For consistency I can't fault the Boli Tubos Number 1. The best however was a 2010 QD Corona. Stunning complexity. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester21 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Cohiba Corona especial hands down. Nothing close second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 3 hours ago, El Presidente said: For consistency I can't fault the Boli Tubos Number 1. ^^ This Loving (or loved, I should say) the last 3 years of the BT1, although the BT3 is probably the best of the three models--I just hate the vitola. Not a Coronas but close, and a distant second place would be Monte Tubos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Winchester21 said: Cohiba Corona especial hands down. Nothing close second Not sure this one is a Coronas... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 2 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Not sure this one is a Coronas... Yes, we may need to expand the criteria to get some responses as the only current production Coronas (i.e. 42 ring gauge x 142 mm) are the Montecristo No.3, the Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro and the Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe No.2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 7 hours ago, El Presidente said: For consistency I can't fault the Boli Tubos Number 1. The best however was a 2010 QD Corona. Stunning complexity. I came on this thread to say the same. Great cigars. Some of the first Cuban cigars I smoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Monte No 3 rarely lets me down, and I'm finding the Bolivar Tubos No 1 are okay - way more tasty that the BPC.But the absolute best corona I had this year is the 2007 Punch Corona, lip smacking delicious.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump89 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Punch Royal Coronation tubos. Had a few from 2015 that were outstanding. Sadly discontinued now for 2017 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thought I'd better check this out and lit a Qd'O Corona from 2014. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyoFan Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Yes, we may need to expand the criteria to get some responses as the only current production Coronas (i.e. 42 ring gauge x 142 mm) are the Montecristo No.3, the Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro and the Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe No.2.Agreed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetary Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 14 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Not sure this one is a Corona... FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noreaster Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I will second the '07 Punch corona. Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 QD'O Jun 15 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I will second the '07 Punch corona. Awesome Nice, this one is mine...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feral Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Does the H Upmann magnum46 count?Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougB Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetary Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The OP specified 2015 or younger, in case that changes anyone's responses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampagneInHand Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I dig Monte No.3 when they can be found. They only ines I grabbed this year were older than what the OP stated but we could extend the length just a bit and put the Monte No.1 in there as well, if you love Montecristo, which I do. Yes I get the occasional poor build, but I like the flavor profile of most Montes. .. and Parti, Boli, Cohi.... Not too many CC marques I don't really care for. As long as the leaf is long filler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Boli Tubos 1 for me. Super happy with them. Wish I had more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaw63 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Not quite on topic in terms of age but I was fortunate enough to get my hands on 2 boxes of VR Familiares from 2000. Been smoking them regularly and they are hands down the best coronas I've smoked in the last 12 months (I also have a box of 2007 RyJ Coronas which are good but still eclipsed by the Familiares). As a side note I was at Pacific Cigars Connoisseur Divan last night and picked up a Bolivar Corona Extra from 2000. Never had one before but it smoked beautifully with a perfect draw & construction, and lovely Bolivar flavours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 2015 or younger? Infanticide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Best corona from 2015 and newer was a Warped Lirio Rojo. NC I know, but this cigar bested a majority of CCs 2015 and younger. For the romantics... they are from a 50 cab, unbanded and construction was perfect. To date, this was the best cigar I've had in 2017 in terms of flavor, construction and it was damn interesting and had evolution from beginning to end. Picked it up at a local B&M as a courtesy purchase to use their lounge. I don't really stock NCs personally, but will make a point to pick up a few more of these coronas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Let me see, does Tabacuba still make a Coronas... Hmmmm, let me ponder that!!! Okay, okay, there is the QdO Coronas... and maybe a Monte but.... ...but ...but, okay I give up. -the Pig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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