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59 Comments

  1. Christopher says:

    I suggest the name “Tigrillo”. It’s one of the common names for the wild cat called the Ocelot. “Tigrillo” would be in keeping with the other cat names for these cigars, and the cat’s range extends through the Aztec’s former territory. Also the cat is medium-sized, as is a corona cigar. If “Tigrillo” sounds too much like “cigarillo”, then the true name Ocelot is itself nice. If another cat name is not needed, then how about “Serpent”? The Aztecs used a cool double-headed serpent symbol.

  2. Scott says:

    Atlatis

    Since a corona is a skinnier cigar, it’s like a spear, which can be thrown with an atlatis. Those things are so cool.

    Great review!

  3. Brett says:

    Brian,

    Sounds great on the flavour profile. For the corona “The Armadillo”!

    Quality background and review.

  4. Stephen says:

    I think I’m going to have to say, “The Lizard”. I think the slender size of this animal would go well with the listed vitola. Also, it’s an Aztec sun god. So, there.

  5. Ernie says:

    Conquistador

    A conquistador is a spanish conquerer. The corona size comes from the word “corona” in spanish meaning crown because this was the standard size smoked by spanish royalty. Around the 15th century the Aztecs were conquered by the spanish and much of what we know about aztec culture is a hybrid of pre-15th century aztec culture and the influence of spanish colonization.

  6. Rojo Camacho says:

    it think it should be called the “Atlatl”. Its an Aztec dart thrower used to hurl small darts called “tlacochtli” (found this one wikipedia).

  7. Joe T. says:

    I’ve been waiting for a review of this cigar and you came through with a dandy! A little disappointing to hear that it’s not as full bodied as one would imagine considering the powerful Aztec namesake, but maybe the flavor profile you described will make up for it.

    In keeping consistent with the animal names as they relate to ring gauge,(big cats for the larger rings, and bird of prey for the smaller of the three sizes) I would think GH could name the smallest ring gauge (corona) after another bird of prey common to the Aztec range. My choice would be the osprey or caracara.

  8. Dalamscius says:

    Good review, enjoyed the read. I’m excited to try one of these.
    For a name, how about Mayanita?

  9. Matthew says:

    How about Cub…

  10. Joseph says:

    Nice review. I’m really looking forward to smoking this cigar.
    How about “la serpiente” for the new cigar?

    mango

  11. Agent 86 says:

    I actually helped name the Jaguar when they asked on Twitter what the names should be. This time I think they should break away from the cat names and go with Condor.

    Those wound up being some of the nicest looking cigars I’ve ever seen.

  12. Mitch Gurowitz says:

    Looks like a “Black Panther” to me, if so, that prize is a Mayan! (Sorry, it is a little early for puns).

  13. kekoakai says:

    You had me at Rich, decadent, delicious … Can’t wait to try this new line.

    How about the “Heron” given the sleeker ring gauge.

    Keep up the great work. Thx

  14. Brendan B says:

    If they’re going for solidarity, why not Margay?

  15. I always enjoy your reviews, and this one is no different.

    Ironically, while I can’t see this as a name for a cigar per se, I do think it would fit both from an Aztec historical point as well as a decent description for a corona: The Rabbit. Prevalent in Aztec culture, and compared to its larger counterparts, “The Rabbit,” like the animal it’s named after, is a little shorter and quicker.

    Am I reaching on this one?

    Keep up the great work!

  16. Wes H. says:

    How about “otter” – sleek.

    Nice review, will def. try these.

  17. Mike D. says:

    Great review … had not previously heard about the cigar.

    Some names in keeping with the Aztec culture:
    Llama
    Deer
    Coyote
    Monkey
    Serpent
    Butterfly
    Frog

  18. cartoon says:

    I would go with “Turtle”…..another popular creature of the Aztecs

  19. Shane says:

    I think it should be called the “Coatl,” which is the Aztec word for snake. Snakes were important animals in Aztec culture. They represented the death to life energy cycle or “materia” that was important to the Aztec belief system.

  20. Matt Maronna says:

    sounds like a good smoke, how about the crocodile as the name for the corona?

  21. Bruce says:

    I think a good name would be “Chantico” which was the Aztec goddess of fires in the family hearth and volcanoes.

    I hope a Canadian distributer picks these up or at least a US-based one that will ship here. I’d like to try them.

  22. Keith1911 says:

    How about Panther or Cobra.

  23. dmjones says:

    How about “Tonalpohualli.”

    It’s the name of the Aztec calendar…not quite the Mayan “2012 Doom Calendar,” but fun nonetheless and practically unpronounceable.

  24. JimScar says:

    Since the theme so far is fierce animal-gods of the Aztec, the obvious name for the corona is Serpent, for Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent.

    Given that your review was done with less than perfect tradeshow samples, I can’t wait to try one of these fresh from a local retailer’s humidor.

  25. HabanoHam says:

    Nice Review Brian, these will definitely be added to my list of new smokes to try. My name is suggestion is “Metztli” who was the was the Aztec god of the moon, night, and farmers.

  26. csk says:

    Nice review. Call it Quetzalcoatl.

  27. Mitch Gurowitz says:

    These suggestions are all very creative, but seeing that the line is already made up of English names, wouldn’t it be out of place to suddenly have a mayan or spanish name? Then again, the Texas Jewboy was already taken, so what the heck…

  28. TJ in CT says:

    I think a good choice would be coyote.. keeps with the theme.

    Look forward to trying one of these.

  29. Ben Lee says:

    Iguana!

  30. Mitch Gurowitz says:

    Wait a second, are you the Ben they keep talking about in the forums?

  31. DaByrdman33 says:

    Nice review. That cigar sounds tasty. Haven’t ventured into the Gran Habano camp but this has sparked my curiosity. As for the line extension, I would call it the Woodpecker especially if it carries the smoky-wood and creamy nuts that you described. LOL

    Seriously, Damn good review and I appreciate the good work you guys put in.

    -DaByrdman33-

  32. triplez says:

    Nice review.

    My suggested name is TROGON (songbird found in Mexico)

    mike

  33. DJF says:

    Lemur!!!!!!!!!! its a small fiesty monkey

  34. Jay says:

    Nice review Brain. Going with the cats how about a Manx

  35. cigarjockey says:

    Xipe Totec………The god of agriculture.

  36. Capnpfff says:

    Nice review Brian. As for a name for the corona size, how about the Fox. It is a sly and quick little oppertunistic hunters.

  37. Carter says:

    Definitely coyote or rabbit

  38. Dan C says:

    I vote for the Warrior. Look forward to getting my hands on one soon

  39. Patrick says:

    Great names IMHO would be:
    The “Atlatl”. Its an Aztec throwing spear.
    The “Tepoztopilli”. Its an Aztec club.

  40. Patrick says:

    How could I have forgotten the Moctezuma!!!

  41. wizzaman says:

    Great Review Brian
    As 4 the corona sized cigar………….call it a “jete gusto”……or ” chiefs pleasure”

  42. John says:

    I am not sure if it has already been submitted, but I would go with the “Cheetah.”

  43. Ed says:

    How about “Chimalli,” it’s a boy’s name.

  44. I would definitley call it the “Gran Hewitt”

  45. chekk12 says:

    Puma

  46. JoshK says:

    Keeping with the naming theme something like:

    Vulture
    Hawk

    or even

    Oropendola

  47. Irish Mike says:

    Comadreja. The Spanish word for “weasel.” Plus I can’t wait to hear Jerry try and pronounce that word in one of his reviews.

  48. Tadd says:

    QUETZALCOATL – Aztec Creator God
    CHANTICO – Aztec God of Fire and Hearths
    EHECATL -Aztec god of the Wind

  49. deepsmoke says:

    i would suggest ‘the cougar” or ”the falcon” :)

  50. deepsmoke says:

    I picked THE COUGAR first cause the corona is usually 6 x 46/44 and both the 6 x 60 “Puma”, the 6 x 54 “Jaguar” have the same length so they will all have something in cumming,the cougar is slightly smaller than both the puma and the jaguar so it will fit perfectly .
    My second pick is the falcon since they already picked the “Eagle” for the 5 1/2 x 52

  51. deepsmoke says:

    ‘The snake’ could work too,i think im getting a little excited about this so i better go smoke me a cigar and relax :) it will be a Gran habano 3 SLS corona,it made me a little sad to hear they are going to stop making them so i better find something similar.

  52. Gary Fritz says:

    How about the Chikenitza! You know where the Myans temples are,not sure on the spelling!

  53. Lloyd L. says:

    How about Montezuma?

  54. Eddy says:

    Just a couple names:

    Gusano
    Escorpion
    Alacran
    Cuervo
    Lobo
    Gaviota
    Chaparra
    Chaparro

  55. Ryan says:

    The “Leopard” or the “Rattler”. Both are native to the Mayan region so it would would make sense. I’m not a blender but they should make the leopard the Churchill or Double Corona, and the rattler a 5 1/2 by 42….or 46 and put more ligero in the blend so it will rattle your head and stomach a bit. Thanks for the review again Brian. You always write up a good one.

  56. Andy K. says:

    How about this.

    Teteoinan or Coatilcue (the more common name) for the Aztecian name for Mother Earth in their culture.

  57. Gus says:

    Another mouth-watering review. I can’t wait to try that cigar.
    About the name now, since they already named the 3 other cigars from animals from the sky and earth there is only one kind left … the ones from the water… so I will go with the “Piranha”!!!

  58. Costa says:

    Great review, thank you guys for all the hard work.
    How about, “Shark” for he name a very powerful fish.

  59. Jason says:

    Wish I could review like that , anyway I have to grab one of them asap! :-D

    Since its called Azteca it should keep the topic (if it is the topic),so as the Aztec nature god of the Sun: “Tonatiuh” would be smart!

    Regards

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