Gellis Family Cigars
Corona Extra
Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Dominican Republic (Corojo) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua & Dominican Republic filler. It comes in one listed size, 5⅝ × 46.
- Maker
- Gellis Family Cigars
- Wrapper
- Dominican Republic (Corojo)
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua & Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5⅝ × 46
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGellis Family Cigars Corona Extra uses a Dominican Republic (Corojo) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 5.625-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- 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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What does Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra taste like?
Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra uses a Dominican Republic (Corojo) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra?
Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra made?
Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra use?
Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra uses a Dominican Republic (Corojo) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua & Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Corona Extra (5⅝ × 46). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra?
For a 5.625-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 Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Gellis Family Cigars Corona Extra?
Cigars with a similar build include Argyle Dark Corojo, La Aurora 100 Años and PDR A. Flores 1975 Gran Reserva Corojo 2006. They share corojo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.