Perla Del Mar Corojo Corona Gorda

The Perla del Mar Corojo Corona Gorda is a medium-bodied, box-pressed cigar hand-rolled at J.C. Newman’s PENSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Measuring 5½" × 46, this Corona Gorda features a robust Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over select Nicaraguan binder and long-filler tobaccos drawn from four distinct regions — Pueblo Nuevo, La Reina, Condega and Jalapa. The Tampa-style press creates a distinctive rectangular shape that helps the tobaccos marry into a smooth, complex, balanced smoke, with an even burn and satisfying draw. Ideal for everyday enjoyment and special occasions alike. Cigar Aficionado praised its caramel-and-vanilla sweetness melding with black pepper, espresso and wood, with a touch of smoky peat and a nougat finish.

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About Perla del Mar

Perla del Mar is a heritage brand with roots tracing to Cuba in 1905, when four Cuban brothers began hand-rolling cigars from family-grown tobacco. The name — “Pearl of the Sea” — pays homage to Cuba’s Caribbean waters. One of the leading premium cigars of the early 20th century, the brand was later revived by the J.C. Newman Cigar Company — America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker — to honour its rich legacy. Today Perla del Mar is crafted in Nicaragua, blending old-world tradition with modern expertise, and consistently earns high ratings for quality and outstanding value.

Tasting Notes of the Perla del Mar Corojo Corona Gorda

A smooth, creamy, medium-bodied box-press.

- Initial Third: Bright, sweet caramel and vanilla with a lively citrus aroma; hints of cedar, salted peanut shells and a touch of white pepper on the retrohale, with subtle leather, cocoa and earth for depth.

- Middle Third: Sweetness tapers to creamy cedar, toasted nuts and mild cabinet spice; earth and natural tobacco become more prominent, with occasional dried fruit, and white pepper and raisin sweetness on the retrohale balanced by espresso and hay.

- Final Third: Intensifies with more pronounced earth and pepper spice, with wood, natural tobacco and faint dried fruit lingering; a clean, creamy, satisfying finish with a hint of nougat and smoky peat.

- Aroma: A bouquet of sweet cedar, leather, peanuts, milk chocolate and vanilla, with a creamy, slightly spicy character.

- Mouthfeel: Smooth and creamy with a velvet-like texture and an even burn, thanks to the box press.

Sourced through Tabac World, the UK distributor of Perla del Mar cigars — your assurance that these cigars reached the UK through the authorised channel and arrived in optimum condition.

Free UK delivery for purchases over £50.

Explore more: Perla del Mar Collection

Perla del Mar is made by the J.C. Newman Cigar Company — the same historic family firm behind our Brick House cigars — so if you enjoy one, the other is well worth exploring.

Fun Facts About the Perla del Mar Corojo Corona Gorda

Perla del Mar — “Pearl of the Sea” — dates back to 1905, when four Cuban brothers began hand-rolling cigars from their own tobacco. It was revived by J.C. Newman to honour that early-20th-century heritage.

It’s made at J.C. Newman’s PENSA factory in Estelí — the same company (America’s oldest family-owned cigar maker) behind the acclaimed Brick House brand, so the two share a pedigree of value and quality.

The Tampa-style box press gives the cigar its distinctive rectangular shape — a nod to the classic cigar-making tradition of Tampa, Florida, where J.C. Newman has its historic roots.

FAQ About the Perla del Mar Corojo Corona Gorda

Who makes Perla del Mar?
The J.C. Newman Cigar Company — America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar maker, and the same firm behind the Brick House brand — at its PENSA factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Is it a strong cigar?
It’s medium-bodied — smooth, creamy and complex, with sweet caramel-and-vanilla notes balanced by pepper, espresso and earth. Approachable but full of character.

What does the box press do?
The Tampa-style rectangular press helps the four-region filler tobaccos marry together, and contributes to the cigar’s smooth, even burn and complex flavour.

Where are your Perla del Mar cigars sourced from?
Through Tabac World, the UK distributor.