Mitchellero Corona Cigar - 1 Single

Disappointing I must admit. When I tried this cigar I had high hopes but the overwhelming taste of ash and strong smell of tobacco (like cigarettes) ruined this for me.

The Mitchellero Corona was a bit of a journey for me. The first one I tried wasn’t great, the draw was tight and the smoke just didn’t hit the mark, especially compared to some of my favourites from this brand. I honestly gave it a 2/10 at that point. A little later I gave it another go, this time dry boxing for an hour and using a punch cut. That made a big difference, the draw opened up nicely, and I ended up enjoying the whole thing. The flavours came through better and it felt much smoother, bumping my rating up to an 8/10. By the third go, I’d left it out for about six hours and used a shallow V-cut instead, and again it performed really well. So, while my first impression wasn’t great, a bit of patience and prep really changed the experience. Now I’d happily call it a solid 8/10 smoke, not flawless, but when treated right, very enjoyable.

The Mitchellero Corona was a straightforward smoke that felt very much like an everyday kind of cigar. It’s small and quick, which makes it convenient, but it doesn’t deliver the same depth as some of the larger formats. Flavor-wise, it’s earthy and woody with just a touch of pepper, but it stays fairly one-dimensional throughout. The draw was a bit tight on the one I smoked, though still manageable. The burn was mostly even, and the ash held on better than I expected for a smaller cigar. This isn’t a complex or fancy smoke, but I can see it being handy for situations where you don’t have time for a full robusto. It has a rustic charm. The strength is mild-to-medium, so it’s easy enough for a beginner to handle, though it doesn’t really deliver the same satisfaction as some of the other cigars I’ve tried. Overall, I’d say it works as a casual or quick smoke, but it wouldn’t be my first choice if I had more time. Rating: 6/10

Draw is definitely a tough one, can't knock the flavour, great for the price, I reckon this would be a greater experience if draw was not as tight.

Medium to strong flavour. Very tight draw. Leathery throughout, a bit too much for a novice like myself. It improved during the smoking, but the construction tightness means this is a cigar not for me.