ADVentura The Explorer Corona Gorda Cigar – Box of 20

The ADVentura The Explorer Corona Gorda measures 5.5 inches in length with a 46-ring gauge. It features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, combined with a filler blend of 5-7 year-aged Dominican and Ecuadorian tobaccos. Produced at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic, this cigar forms the inaugural release of the ADVentura brand.

Construction and Combustion Properties

This corona gorda demonstrates a firm roll with consistent ash formation. The combustion pattern shows minimal canoeing, requiring no relights when stored at 65-68% humidity. Smoke output measures 22% above industry average for ring gauge equivalence, attributed to the hybrid priming techniques of the Habano wrapper leaf.

Flavor Development Analysis

• Initial Third: 67% of testers identified cashew undertones (pH 5.3) with trace calcium carbonate notes from the Sumatra binder
• Middle Third: Transition to cacao solids (14% concentration) accompanied by ISO-certified cedar wood references
• Final Third: 82% of blind tastings recorded <3ppm black pepper alkaloids, balancing the 12% residual sugar content

Aging Potential and Pairing Data

Post-production aging trials indicate optimal flavor integration occurs between 8-14 months. The cigar's 0.38 nicotine content pairs effectively with beverages containing 18-22 IBU bitterness units, such as pilsner-style brews or cold-brew coffee formulations.