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Petit Coronas
The typical petit corona is five and one eighth inches x 42 ring gauge, but sizes vary slightly from brand to brand, and from country to country. Sometimes known as a Mareva, this is by far one of the most popular sizes. Its 42 ring guage allows all three filler leaves to be used to their full in the blend, and it is as near as you get to a standard girth for Habanos. The petit corona, which generally has an open foot for lighting and a closed, rounded head to cut before smoking, offers about 30 minutes of smoking pleasure.
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Country codes
CO - Connecticut
CR -
CU - Cuba
DR - Dominican Republic
EC - Ecuador
HO - Honduras
IN -
ME - Mexico
NI - Nicaragua
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| Avo Uvezian Domaine AVO '60' |
10 |
| Brand |
Avo |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
43 |
| Wrapper |
EC |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Beautifully constructed, medium to full bodied, sweet, slightly tangy, aromatic Dominican cigar produced to celebrate Avo Uvezian’s 10th anniversary as a cigar producer. The cigar is just like its creator: pleasantly demanding, well balanced, and great company. Classic cigar. |
| Price |
£7.30 per Cigar |
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| Avo Uvezian Notturno Tubos |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Avo |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Very well constructed, nicely balanced, medium bodied, sweet, slightly tangy, aromatic Dominican cigar An interesting, demanding smoke. |
| Price |
£7.12 per Cigar |
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| Bolivar Petit Corona Tubos No 2 |
10 |
| Brand |
Bolivar |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Very well constructed, perfectly balanced, medium to full bodied Havana with lovely peppery aroma and perfect draw. Powerful, spicy and full of flavour. Classic Havana. |
| Price |
£8.70 per tubed Cigar |
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| Carlos Torano Selecta Reserva Petit Corona (tubed) |
9 |
| Brand |
Carlos Torano |
Region |
Honduras |
| Importer |
Tabac World (01624 816 034) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
40 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
HO |
| Filler |
HO |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Tasty, aromatic, complex, light to medium Honduran cigar spoilt by slightly tight draw and uneven Connecticut Shade wrapper. Very pleasant cigar that starts off uninspiring and then greatly improves about halfway through. |
| Price |
£6.95 per Cigar (glass tube) |
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| Cohiba Siglo II |
9.25 |
| Brand |
Cohiba |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Sweet, rich, smooth, complex, demanding, medium to full flavoured Havana that starts off uninspiring and then greatly improves about halfway through. Gets bitter in last third. |
| Price |
£14.90 per Cigar |
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| Davidoff 2000 |
9.3 |
| Brand |
Davidoff |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
43 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Light to medium bodied Dominican cigar that is a bit dry on the palate and lacks character. |
| Price |
£10.35 per Cigar |
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| Davidoff Grand Cru No 3 |
9.2 |
| Brand |
Davidoff |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
43 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Very tasty, aromatic, complex, well balanced, medium to full Dominican cigar spoilt by slightly veiny Connecticut shade wrapper and slightly tight draw. |
| Price |
£10.80 per Cigar |
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| Diplomaticos No 4 |
9.1 |
| Brand |
Diplomaticos |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Light to medium bodied, bittersweet Havana that lacks depth of character and real body. |
| Price |
£6.60 per Cigar |
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| El Rey del Mundo Petit Corona |
9.3 |
| Brand |
El Rey del Mundo |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Very pleasant, mild Havana with slightly veiny wrapper and sweet, dry taste. Ideal morning cigar. |
| Price |
£7.20 per Cigar |
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| Griffin Maduro 500 |
9.4 |
| Brand |
Griffin |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Well constructed, mild, sweet-sour Dominican cigar. Perfect draw. |
| Price |
£6.25 per Cigar |
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| H. Upmann Petit Corona (tubed) |
10 |
| Brand |
H. Upmann |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Perfectly constructed and expertly balanced, spicy, light to
medium, demanding Havana with perfect wrapper, smooth draw and pleasant aroma. Classic Havana. |
| Price |
£8.90 per Cigar (tubed) |
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| Hoyo de Monterrey Short Corona |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Hoyo de Monterrey |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Well constructed, mild to medium bodied Havana. Smooth, interesting aromatic, distinctive. Starts off slightly harsh, then quickly mellows. Should age well. |
| Price |
£7.90 per Cigar |
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| Montecristo no 4 Petit Tubos |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Montecristo |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Elegant, well constructed, medium to full bodied Havana. Smooth perfect draw, interesting aromatic, distinctive. Starts off slightly harsh, then quickly mellows. Should age well. |
| Price |
£9.20 per tubed Cigar |
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| Private Stock Corona |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Private Stock |
Region |
Dominican Republic |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CO |
Binder |
DR |
| Filler |
DR |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Well constructed, sweet tasting, light to medium bodied, handmade ‘medium filler’ Dominican cigar made from first class blends of excess cuts from the long filler process. Smooth draw, peppery aroma. Lovely cigar at a great price. Excellent value for money. |
| Price |
£3.88 per Cigar |
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| Punch Petit Corona (tubed) |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Punch |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Well constructed, medium to full bodied Havana with dark perfect wrapper. Smooth, salty and slightly sweet cigar with peppery aroma. Underrated. Should age well. |
| Price |
£7.10 per Cigar (tubed) |
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| Rafael Gonzales Petit Corona |
10 |
| Brand |
Rafael Gonzalez |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Beautifully constructed, perfectly balanced, sweet tasting, mild to medium bodied Havana with perfect wrapper. Delightful, mellow, classic Havana. |
| Price |
£7.20 per Cigar |
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| Romeo Y Julieta Cedros No 3 |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Romeo Y Julieta |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
Cu |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Well constructed, almost perfectly balanced, very sweet, medium bodied Havana with perfect wrapper, smooth draw and pleasant aroma. Should become a classic Havana in a year or two, after it’s mellowed a bit. |
| Price |
£7.90 per Cigar |
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| Romeo Y Julieta Petit Corona No 2 (tubed) |
10 |
| Brand |
Romeo Y Julieta |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Elegant, beautifully constructed, perfectly balanced, sweet, medium bodied Havana with perfect wrapper and lovely aroma. Classic Havana. |
| Price |
£8.80 per Cigar (tubed) |
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| Sancho Panza Non Plus |
9.5 |
| Brand |
Sancho Panza |
Region |
Cuba |
| Importer |
Hunters and Frankau (020 7471 8400) |
| Length |
5 1/8 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
CU |
Binder |
CU |
| Filler |
CU |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Well constructed, almost perfectly balanced, very sweet, medium bodied Havana with perfect wrapper, smooth draw and pleasant aroma. Virtual classic and a great smoke. |
| Price |
£7.20 per Cigar |
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| Zino Mouton Cadet No 5 |
8.9 |
| Brand |
Zino |
Region |
Honduras |
| Importer |
Davidoff (01306 882 411) |
| Length |
5 |
Ring Guage |
42 |
| Wrapper |
HO |
Binder |
HO |
| Filler |
HO |
Type |
Petit Corona |
| Comments |
Mild, slightly spicy, Honduran cigar with very dry, slightly
sour taste. Cigar equivalent of dry Martin, with perhaps too many olives. |
| Price |
£27.75 per pack of five |
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