Regius Corona Cigar - Bundle of 25

Date Added: Tuesday 29 August, 2017 by Graham

I had one of the Regius robustas last evening, which ended far too soon after a most satisfying and enjoyable 30 minutes. I was so impressed I returned to Turmeaus in Liverpool this morning and purchased three of the Regius coronas, in eager anticipation of perhaps a quicker (being a little slimmer) burn, but equal pleasure. I am sorry to say that the first one has been a disaster, cigar wise. Having lit it in patient manner with a wooden taper, adding to the anticipated pleasure of the impending smoke, the cigar never really drew a good mouthful from the outset. Within minutes it had 'tunnelled' and burnt out one side. I gave up less than a third into it, and watched it extinguish itself almost immediately. I am now in some trepidation of trying either of the remaining two. There was no real taste other than a bitter, harsh and flavourless haze. I cut the spent section only to discover that it had burned a tunnel straight through to the smoking end. Little wonder it was hot and very unpleasant. I am sure that these things happen from time to time, and no fault of the helpful staff in this excellent repository. Just a bad one perhaps. To compare these Regius coronas I also bought identical length and girth coronas by Oliva and Makanudo, having higher expectations. I hope I am proven wrong by the remaining Regius' and if so, will happily report back with an adjusted opinion more akin to my first impression.

Date Added: Tuesday 20 December, 2016 by Stephen

A really lovely affordable cigar. Well constructed, good even burn, great flavours...a real pleasure to smoke. Medium in strength, lovely aromas. Woody,spicy,leathery...all the things you look for in a good cigar. Well done to the manufacturers on creating this wonderful cigar.

Date Added: Tuesday 26 July, 2016 by Cain

Absolutely lovely creamy/ chocolaty flavour for the first third then progressing into a more vanilla like taste giving off a dark chocolate aroma whilst touching on a woody flavour every now and then. I was more and more impressed with this little beauty towards the end. The start of the final third was a very enjoyable one providing me with a whirlwind of creaminess and sweetness overtime I took a puff and licked my lips. As always, absolute perfect service from the Cgars team.

Date Added: Thursday 15 October, 2015 by Stuart

I ordered two of these and smoked them in two very different circumstances. The first was within a week of purchase on an evening dog walk. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. With nothing more than a bitter smoke which tasted like the first ever cigarette I smoked behind the bike shed at school. It stuck at the back of the throat and tasted like the smell of a pub the morning after the night before (pre-smoking ban)! After it went out the second time at about 1/4 left, I binned it. I put the second in the humidor and was ready to leave it there forever. Until one sunny evening, around 3 months later, with a whiskey old fashioned at my side, I decided to take a chance. After all, I had an Upman Coronas Junior as a back up. Pre-light was uneventful and I was ready for more bitterness when lit, but was pleasantly surprised. My first hit was sweet and mellow, completely the opposite to the first. It burnt quickly but evenly, lasting a good 40 minutes. The taste remained sweet throughout the whole smoke, with introductions of walnut and woodsmoke it was very pleasant. I'm going to buy more of these but my advice to anyone who buys this cigar - AGE THEM BEFORE SMOKING!

Date Added: Saturday 12 September, 2015 by Kevin

I added this cigar to my basket purely as something different: no reviews or recommendations from a friend. I am very glad that I did. From the start the aroma has a hint of sweetness and is extremely pleasant, but not too overpowering. The taste is mellow; mainly creamy with a bit of woody/earthy flavourings for good measure. The only downside for me was that it burnt very quickly and a bit unevenly. However I would happily order this again and may be tempted to try others in the range.