Rojas Bluebonnet Corona
- jayjay051394
- Jun 28
- 3 min read
The Leaf
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: Robusto
Body: Medium to Full
Strength: Medium
Personal Rating: 9.25 / 10 Box Worthy
If you like this, you might also like: Eiroa Dark, Warped La Hacienda, Aladino Corojo Reserva.
What We Do Here
The beauty of cigars isn’t just in the smoke...it’s in the ritual, the memory, the lore. Each review starts with the basics: how it smokes, how it tastes, whether it’s worth lighting up again or buying a box. Then, for those chasing the full story, we peel back the layers, deeper notes, subtleties, and the craft behind the leaf. At the end, we leave you with a little folklore to match the mood. Because around here, the smoke always carries a story.
Casual Take
This cigar jumps out with a sweet and smooth profile that’s easy to love. The draw is just right and the burn line stays tidy. Right off the bat it hits with a wave of nutty richness and a kind of mellow chocolate sweetness that’s balanced and flavorful without being too strong. The wrapper smells slightly floral before the light and there’s a soft orange zest on the cold draw. Once lit the smoke is creamy and smooth giving you something tasty to come back to again and again. Not flashy just really satisfying.
Deep Burn
The Bluebonnets from Rojas surprised me in all the right ways. What starts as a smooth blend of sweet nuts and chocolate soon evolves into something more complex. There’s a hint of citrus, think orange rind dipped in cocoa, that adds a lively brightness. The floral note hovers gently in the background, never perfumey, more like wildflowers on a breeze. As it burns toward the midpoint a roasted peanut character comes in followed by a steady stream of cocoa powder and oak. The retrohale is where the cigar really sings, offering up an orange cinnamon sweetness backed by a pleasant black pepper tingle. Construction stays flawless throughout with a solid ash and satisfying smoke output. Near the end the pepper builds but never overwhelms and the floral nutty core remains steady. It’s not just balanced, it’s elegant.
The Heart of the Leaf
I’ve long said that the Eiroa family owns Corojo but this cigar shook that belief. The Rojas Bluebonnets delivers a deeply satisfying take on the leaf blending sweetness, florals, and citrus into something that feels almost nostalgic. It’s full of personality without needing to be bold for boldness’ sake. The complexity is subtle, not showy, and that makes it feel like something you discover rather than something you're hit over the head with. It’s the kind of cigar that makes you stop mid sentence, nod, and go, yeah, that’s good. This one’s absolutely box worthy.
The Lore
In Texas the Bluebonnet is more than a wildflower. It’s a symbol. A herald of spring and resilience, sure, but also a quiet kind of beauty. According to local legend the flower came from sacrifice. When drought hit the land and the people were desperate a young girl gave up her most treasured doll and scattered its ashes into the wind. Where they fell, bluebonnets bloomed. A gift from the Great Spirit in response to selflessness and hope. That feels right for this cigar. It rewards those who slow down. Who sit with it. Who give it time to speak. So if you ever find yourself with one in hand light it up with a little intention. Think about the little things you’ve let go of, the sacrifices that have shaped you. And as the smoke rises, know that sometimes the most beautiful things bloom from ashes.
The cigars in this review were purchased by me
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