This episode we take a peek at the Corona’s bigger cousin, the Corona Gordas, a popular cigar that is only getting more and more popular every month. The Corona Gordas goes by many names, the toro and belicoso among them, and is a nice social cigar. Typically boasting a size of 5 5/8 x 46, they are a nice sized cigar. Today we will be looking at the following cigars: Defiance by Xikar The Guardian, ITC 10^th Anniversary Toro, C.A.O MX2 Gordo, and the C.A.O LX2 Toro.

 

This type of cigar ranks up their among my favorites. Bigger than the Corona, thee guys pack a lot of punch. Overall, this batch was pretty good (otherwise I probably wouldn’t bother writing about them!). As always, every cigar on the list is in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s, based on a ranking scale of 50-100. So, without further ado, first up is a defiant cigar from the Honduras, the Defiance by Xikar.

 

Defiance by Xikar The Guardian

 

Being a writer, one of my favorite things about cigars are the names people choose. Defiance by Xikar the Guardian is one of those that beg to be Googled, promising a good tale, and you might want to do so. Or you can just read what I have to say here.

 

Xikar is a cigar accessory company, who came up with the “defiance” line as a way to combat negative legislature in the tobacco world. Each box sold earns a 5% donation to whichever municipality the box was sold in. Those funds, in turn, are used to help pay for court fees and the lobbying of government officials. And probably a cigar or two.

 

There are four cigars in the line, but today we’re only going to look at one: The Guardian. Made by the able hands of Jesus Fuego, this cigar is more than just a gimmick. With a binder and wrapper out of Nicaragua and the filler a mix of Nicaraguan and Hondurian tobacco, this cigar has a nice sweet tea flavor emboldened by a toasty, rich caramel. With a pleasant aroma of thick leather, and a dark wrapper, this bad boy is a treat for all the senses. I defy you not to like it.

 

Overall, this is a good one, a definite keeper for more than just the support it gives the tobacco community. If you like a pleasant taste, a smooth draw, and an underlying sense of purpose, this one is for you.

 

Size: 6 1/2 x 52

Rating: 93.0