Epic’s Corojo Reserva is a Good Opener

Epic Cigars launched their first products in 2012 and they have staying power. They have 2 offerings, a Maduro Reserva which I reviewed and enjoyed and a Corojo Reserva. Epic provided me with a Corojo Reserva at the 2014 IPCPR.

The Corojo was a robusto measuring 5 X 52 and it had an interesting dark wrapper from Ecuador although it is not a maduro. The binder is a Dominican Olor and the filler is Dominican blend of Piloto Cubano, Seco And Ligero.

The Corojo was a little hard at the cap and was square at the foot. The draw was very good with above average smoke volume. It had a mild start with flavors of oak, earth and spice. The burn was excellent and no relights were required. Towards the end notes of coffee and cream blended into the taste, which remained fairly mild. The ash kept its shape and was of good color.

I spent an hour and 10 minutes enjoying the Corojo and consider it just on the cusp of mild to medium bodied. At $7.00 the Corojo is properly priced and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to move into medium bodied cigars. I rate it a 4 out of 5. While epic has only 2 blend offerings, I found both of them to be above average.