Description
Gellis Family Absolutos Corona Gorda Overview
Brand and Background
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The Gellis Family Absolutos Corona Gorda is a premium cigar crafted by Gellis Family Cigars, a subsidiary of Warped Cigars, and represents the brand’s first all-Nicaraguan blend.
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The cigars are produced at the renowned NACSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, known for quality and attention to detail.
Blend and Construction
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Size: Corona Gorda (5 1/2 x 48 ring gauge).
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Wrapper: 100% sun-grown Nicaraguan tobacco, which is notable since most cigar wrappers are shade-grown. Sun-grown wrappers are typically darker, thicker, and more robust in flavor.
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Binder & Filler: Both are also Nicaraguan, with tobaccos sourced from four of the country’s top regions: Estelí, Ometepe, Condega, and Jalapa.
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The cigar features a soft box press, enhancing its complexity and draw.
Flavor Profile
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Described as medium to medium-plus in body.
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Tasting notes include rich spice, fruit, brown sugar, white pepper, caramel, leather, and cedar, offering a layered and complex smoking experience.
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The use of sun-grown tobacco and diverse regional leaves contributes to the cigar’s depth and nuanced flavor profile.