Juan López (Cuba) Petit Corona

Great smoke. i have a box from 06, starts slowly but in the middle it gets a nice cocoa flavor and gets that cuban earthy flavor all the way to the end. Best petit corona i've smoked to date.

I just finished my box with code BYL JUN05. I can confirm that the cigars in this particular box of PCs are far and away the BEST small Havanas I have ever smoked, and that includes the Tridad Reyes and the Cohiba Siglo I and II. Every single cigar in the box was just a little block buster. Talk about consistancy! Once again, these are a slightly box pressed petit corona with a perfect, cafe latte colored wrapper. The cigars feel properly firm and supple when rolled between the fingers and they have a perfectly executed cap. Every single cigar in the box lit without a hitch and maintained a razor straight burn from start to finish. The ash was the appropriate speckled grey color. The draw and combustion were likewise perfect. Right from the start, the smoke was thick,mouth filling, and decadent. The flavor was very rich with (get this) just a HINT of cedar and just a whole LOAD of nuts, nutmeg, cinimon, and cloves. I wouldn't so much blow the smoke out as just sort of let it escape, then put my nose in it as it rose so I could enjoy it all over again before it disapeared for good. Absolutely PERFECT! The flavor profile falls well on the full side but with smoothness and balance. It is just mind blowing that something this small can be this good. Like most other Cuban cigars, these taste and burn best if you store them on the dry side (65-67% humidity). These are a complete recomend!

Halfway through a box purchased with box code BYL JUN05 and all I can say is, "Holy SH!+!" I don't know who these guys are paying off at Habanos but every single box I've ever ordered from here has been exeptional. As for this particular box of PCs, these are far and away the BEST small Havana I have ever smoked, and that includes the Tridad Reyes and the Cohiba Siglos I and II. The box arrived in exactly 6 days and in perfect condition. Upon cracking the seal I discovered a slightly box pressed petit corona with a perfect, cafe latte colored wrapper. The cigars felt properly firm and supple when masagged and displayed a perfectly executed cap. Every single one of the 10 or so I've smoked lit without a hitch and maintained a razor straight burn all the way through. The draw was absolutely perfect and the ash was the appropriate speckled grey color. ( I never have the heart to tell the poor souls showing off their "Havanas" with a snow white ash that they are smoking a fake.) Right from the start, the smoke was thick,mouth filling, and decadent. The flavor was very rich with (get this) just a HINT of cedar and just a whole LOAD of nuts, nutmeg, cinimon, and cloves. I wouldn't so much blow the smoke out as just sort of let it escape, then put my nose in it as it rose so I could enjoy it all over again before it disapeared for good. Absolutely PERFECT! The flavor profile is well on the full side but smoothe and totally balanced. I don't know what else to say about this cigar. It is just mind blowing that something this small can be this good. I store these at 65-67% humidity and this seems to be the sweet spot for optimal flavor and cumbustion. I will absolutely be ordering more.

I was not too impressed with this cigar. It was quite plain in flavor, not showing character of any kind. To be fair, it was never bad, there just wasn't anything noteworthy about it. When I smoke a Habano, I expect a memorable experience. This cigar will be easily forgotten in light of all the other great cigars available today, (both Cuban and non-Cuban). On top of the plain flavor, the draw was pretty bad. It was like using a piece of rope as a drinking straw.

Nice looking. Medium to medium-full body. One dimensional with an annoying high frequency taste all through it.. even metallic in spots. Picked up a little spice in the end, but too little too late. Sadly, this cigar had none of the characteristics that I love in Cubans. Construction was pretty dismal as well. While the draw was fine, it was one of the worst burning cigars I've ever had.. between the tunnels, the runs and the going out it was pretty frustrating.

A nice mild cigar, creamy flavor to start with a hint of spice near the end. A bit of a tight draw but good burn. For the price I'd take a Party Short over this.

Paris, lightfire of civilisation! Where else can you find an excellent gourmet restaurant with a lunch formula at 15 Euros (20$), including a glass of wine, and a cigar menu?
Wherever else can you light a nice, punchy, flavouful JL PC in the restaurant itself, without being looked at as an outcast by your table neighbours? The JLPC was the icing on the cake of all this, small and flavourful, pretty well built. An interesting add-on to my relentless pursuite of post lunch cigar happiness.
PS: only problem with Paris is that it is full of ... French people

starts off light with a bold finish

I've smoked quite a bit of these from my box with an 02 date. Definitely one of the best values available in Havana. Even those with the tight draw burn even with a lil massaging. Spicy with tons of that Cuban twang. Get a few and enjoy with your fav. brew.

Good value hand made Cuban - slightly hard draw, but good flavour and bite.

rather nice small cigar, quite strong, even burn

2 year old J.Lo PC with a rustic wrapper and nice draw. Excellent little smoke with loads of spice and medium to full strength.