Bances
Corona
Bances Corona is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Connecticut Shade wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduras/Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 42.
- Maker
- Bances
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Honduras/Dominican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- General Cigar Honduras
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5½ × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsBances Corona uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryBances Corona questions
What does Bances Corona taste like?
Bances Corona uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Bances Corona?
Bances Corona is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Bances Corona good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Bances Corona made?
Bances Corona is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Bances Corona use?
Bances Corona uses a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduras/Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Bances Corona come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Corona (5.5x42) (5½ × 42). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Bances Corona?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Bances Corona?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Bances Corona?
Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Inspirado White Minis, 5 Vegas Gold and Gispert Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.