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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.
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!
Brian,
Sounds great on the flavour profile. For the corona “The Armadillo”!
Quality background and review.
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.
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.
it think it should be called the “Atlatl”. Its an Aztec dart thrower used to hurl small darts called “tlacochtli” (found this one wikipedia).
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.
Good review, enjoyed the read. I’m excited to try one of these.
For a name, how about Mayanita?
How about Cub…
Nice review. I’m really looking forward to smoking this cigar.
How about “la serpiente” for the new cigar?
mango
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.
Looks like a “Black Panther” to me, if so, that prize is a Mayan! (Sorry, it is a little early for puns).
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
If they’re going for solidarity, why not Margay?
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!
How about “otter” – sleek.
Nice review, will def. try these.
Great review … had not previously heard about the cigar.
Some names in keeping with the Aztec culture:
Llama
Deer
Coyote
Monkey
Serpent
Butterfly
Frog
I would go with “Turtle”…..another popular creature of the Aztecs
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.
sounds like a good smoke, how about the crocodile as the name for the corona?
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.
How about Panther or Cobra.
How about “Tonalpohualli.”
It’s the name of the Aztec calendar…not quite the Mayan “2012 Doom Calendar,” but fun nonetheless and practically unpronounceable.
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.
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.
Nice review. Call it Quetzalcoatl.
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…
I think a good choice would be coyote.. keeps with the theme.
Look forward to trying one of these.
Iguana!
Wait a second, are you the Ben they keep talking about in the forums?
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-
Nice review.
My suggested name is TROGON (songbird found in Mexico)
mike
Lemur!!!!!!!!!! its a small fiesty monkey
Nice review Brain. Going with the cats how about a Manx
Xipe Totec………The god of agriculture.
Nice review Brian. As for a name for the corona size, how about the Fox. It is a sly and quick little oppertunistic hunters.
Definitely coyote or rabbit
I vote for the Warrior. Look forward to getting my hands on one soon
Great names IMHO would be:
The “Atlatl”. Its an Aztec throwing spear.
The “Tepoztopilli”. Its an Aztec club.
How could I have forgotten the Moctezuma!!!
Great Review Brian
As 4 the corona sized cigar………….call it a “jete gusto”……or ” chiefs pleasure”
I am not sure if it has already been submitted, but I would go with the “Cheetah.”
How about “Chimalli,” it’s a boy’s name.
I would definitley call it the “Gran Hewitt”
Puma
Keeping with the naming theme something like:
Vulture
Hawk
or even
Oropendola
Comadreja. The Spanish word for “weasel.” Plus I can’t wait to hear Jerry try and pronounce that word in one of his reviews.
QUETZALCOATL – Aztec Creator God
CHANTICO – Aztec God of Fire and Hearths
EHECATL -Aztec god of the Wind
i would suggest ‘the cougar” or ”the falcon”
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
‘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.
How about the Chikenitza! You know where the Myans temples are,not sure on the spelling!
How about Montezuma?
Just a couple names:
Gusano
Escorpion
Alacran
Cuervo
Lobo
Gaviota
Chaparra
Chaparro
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.
How about this.
Teteoinan or Coatilcue (the more common name) for the Aztecian name for Mother Earth in their culture.
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”!!!
Great review, thank you guys for all the hard work.
How about, “Shark” for he name a very powerful fish.
Wish I could review like that , anyway I have to grab one of them asap!
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