Here’s a detailed profile of the Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Corona Robusto in its 15‑stick box:

🌱 Origin & Construction

• Brand & Line: Part of the Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve series, created to spotlight rarer, estate-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos in consistent, small-batch production. [halfwheel.com], [cigarsinte...tional.com]
• Factory: Hand-rolled at Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) in Estelí, Nicaragua. [coronacigar.com], [halfwheel.com]
• Wrapper: Mocha-brown “café” Nicaraguan Corojo from Jalapa. [coronacigar.com], [halfwheel.com]
• Binder: Dual Criollo ’98 (from two farms). [coronacigar.com], [halfwheel.com]
• Filler: Primarily Criollo ’98 blended with a touch of Corojo ’99. [coronacigar.com], [halfwheel.com]
• Vitola: Corona Robusto – approx. 5.25″ × 52 ring gauge, presented in 15-count boxes. [halfwheel.com]

🔥 Strength & Flavor Profile

• Strength: Medium to medium-full-bodied. [coronacigar.com], [cigarsinte...tional.com]
• Primary Tasting Notes:
  • Rich cocoa and cinnamon spice complemented by creamy cedar, leather, earth, and nutmeg. [coronacigar.com], [cigarsinte...tional.com], 
  • Subtle leather and black pepper with underlying sweetness, hay, and vanilla nuances. [halfwheel.com], [cigarsinte...tional.com]
  • Retro-hale offers complex spice, including pepper cream and cedar-forward tones. [blindmanspuff.com]
  • Evolution during the smoke reveals orange chocolate candy, barnyard notes, peanut shell nuances, then coffee and espresso toward the finish. [halfwheel.com],

💨 Construction & Experience

• Construction: Firm yet slightly oily mocha wrapper, sturdy triple-cap, with tight seams and visible veins; typically delivers a consistent burn and draw. [halfwheel.com], [blindmanspuff.com]
• Burn & Draw: Even burn with a smooth, creamy draw; some detect initial tightness that eases with time. [halfwheel.com], [cigarworld.com]
• Mouthfeel & Transition: Starts with notable pepper and creamy wood spice, then gradually shifts through nutmeg, earth, leather, and espresso layers as it progresses. [halfwheel.com], [blindmanspuff.com]

📦 Packaging & Availability

• Box: Elegant 15-stick box, available exclusively through Aganorsa Select retail partners.  [halfwheel.com]
• Production: Limited regular production with limited distribution to maintain exclusivity. [halfwheel.com], [blindmanspuff.com]

⭐ Ratings & Reviews

• Cigar Aficionado: 90 points – noted for bright orange peel and lemon pepper over cedar, nuts, and earth, concluding with a woody finish. [cigaraficionado.com]
• Halfwheel Review: Describes a milk‑chocolate wrapper, aroma of orange chocolate candy, creamy cedar, leather, hay, vanilla; cold draw delivers nutmeg and peanut shell notes. [halfwheel.com]
• Blind Cigar Review (Toro, same blend): Scored ~91 for flavor, strength, and complexity—highlighted pepper cream, cedar, licorice, chocolate, campfire. [blindmanspuff.com]

🎯 Overall Impression

The Rare Leaf Reserve Corona Robusto is a refined Nicaraguan puro showcasing Aganorsa’s rare Criollo ’98 tobaccos. With a balance of spice, creamy cedar, cocoa, and leather, it delivers a sophisticated, evolving smoke. Limited distribution makes it both exclusive and sought-after among aficionados.