The Corona of the Villiger 1888 line is, in terms of International Shape, a Long Corona.
▪ Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
▪ Size: 43x 150 mm (4.9″)
▪ Capa: Ecuador Desflorado
▪ Capote: Negro San Andres (Mexico)
▪ Tripa: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
▪ Price: 6.5€
It is wrapped up in a shiny wrapper of a Colorado Claro tonality. The wrapper is smooth to the touch, with veins that are only perceptible by eye. The manufacture is discreet (the head is finished in a flat manner) and filling appears to be in the norm.
Villiger 1888 Corona: unlit, it recalls flavors of ripe fruits (very distinct), on a delicate background of coffee and vanilla.
The first third is characterized by a totally suited sweet flavor. The aromas that accompany this simple impression are peanuts, predominant in respect to barely hinted coffee and wood. Strength is medium light (2/5).
The middle section features an abrupt evolution: the initial sweetness, very pronounced in the beginning, is now less perceptible. The aromas increase in intensity, coffee (average) on a base of spices and walnut (barely hinted). Strength remains stable (2/5).
In the final third it reveals a light bitterness. The dominant flavor becomes slightly sapid, that equally recall the aromas of wood and walnut. Strength stays constant (2/5).
Overall, the Villiger 1888 Corona is an easy to enjoy smoke. The first half is more performant. While the second half is in parts on the razor’s edge, due to the balance. Persistency and evolution are below average.
Rating: 85