Cruzado Domenicos Corona Gorda Review

[volum]

Tonight I got the chance to try an early release of the new Cruzado line. This is the followup line from the Illusione camp.

I had the corona gorda vitola which is called Domenicos.

I was presented with a pretty dark, rich looking wrapper which I believe is a rosado. It had some very pronounced veins and the head sported a little pigtail.

After toasting the foot, I immediately noticed a dark roasted coffee flavor. The cigar seemed a bit young as I noticed a harshness from time to time throughout the smoke.

Towards the end of the first third I ashed (about 1.5 inches) and started to pick up a salty caramel taste which I really enjoyed. This taste continued for the duration of the second third. I was careful to smoke this slowly as I have noticed that young cigars can quickly become too harsh if allowed to get too warm.

During the final third, the salted caramel taste diminished and I got back to the roasted coffee. The final inch or two of the smoke wasn't anything special, but nonetheless enjoyable.

I was very excited about this line and after my first stick, I feel the excitement was well-founded.

[ScottishSmoker]

I smoked the Churchill...Marios...size....I cried when there was none left...I think I may have died a little inside as well...I cannot wait until the full ship happens on these amazingly tasty cigars.... Great Review!

[volum]

I'm pretty excited about the smaller sizes as well.

[volum]

Anyone else had the chance to sample one of these?

[awsmith4]

Man I have to find these, thanks for the review

[boonedoggle]

This whole line seems very appetizing. Looks like Silo cigars and Leafandale will have em.

[ScottishSmoker]

Dion has yet to ship any of the new Cruzado line as of yet...however, he did say they will be out by the end of this month. I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oldforge]

Can anyone offer an update on delivery date for these?

[volum]

Originally Posted by oldforge

Can anyone offer an update on delivery date for these?

I'm still hearing end of this month. My B&M says they expect them in anytime.

[dwhitacre]

[SIZE="3"]Just sampled and purchased these over the weekend and West Coast Cigars in San Jose California!!!

All I can say is WOW!!![/SIZE]

[vudu9]

Right in the middle of shipping retailers as we speak. Here's the short version of the differences between both lines;

illusione is a predominantly Corojo blend. Cruzado is predominantly a Criollo blend.

illusione has more of an earthy sweetness whereas Cruzado is more leather and mild spice. IMO -

BTW -
Someone needs to pm me where the new "party" is at. Good to see all fellow BOTL's at Mission Pipe and at West Coast!

Dion

[gary106334]

I will have to give this a try. Thanks.