Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva

The Corona Viva is Undercrown Maduro in a slimmer, more classic format: 5 5/8 x 46. The thinner ring gauge shifts the wrapper-to-filler ratio toward the leaf, which means a touch more spice and a sharper, more focused smoke.

What it tastes like

It's the same celebrated recipe — a naturally sweet Mexican San Andrés wrapper, a Connecticut River Valley stalk-cut Habano binder, and a Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan filler — but the narrower body changes the experience. Expect medium-to-full notes of dark chocolate, coffee, black pepper, earth, and cocoa, with the spice and wrapper sweetness a little more pronounced than in the fatter sizes. It burns cleanly and a bit quicker, making it a nice midday option.

Who it's for

A great everyday maduro for smokers who prefer a slimmer, more traditional ring gauge over the modern fat formats. Pair it with coffee, aged rum, or a porter. If you're new to dark wrappers, Maduro vs Connecticut is a helpful primer, and the Undercrown Maduro Robusto is a fuller, fatter take on the same blend.

Track your Undercrown sizes in the Casa DNC app and rate which ring gauge suits your palate.