Queen's Pearls: ADV's Crown Jewel

In the world of ADVentura, storytelling is as essential as making fantastic cigars and growing amazing tobacco. Each blend in our portfolio is a full journey. Today, we’re turning the spotlight on Queen’s Pearls - one of our most celebrated spoils, and with great reason. Let’s unwrap why the Corona of this line shines brightest, while also honoring the craftsmanship behind its siblings.

A Most Awarded Corona

Late 2021 saw Queen’s Pearls Corona make a royal entrance onto the world stage. It earned the distinguished #2 ranking in Cigar Coop’s Cigar of the Year countdown for 2021. Not far behind, Halfwheel placed it #3 in their Top 25 of 2021. To top it off, its original review in 2020 praised the blend with a 91‑point score. The Queen’s Pearls Corona stands tall as our most awarded cigar, and one that countless fans across the world return to time and time again.

But accolades are only part of the story.

What Makes the Corona Corona-special?

The accolade‑winning Corona (6″ × 44) is a classic Connecticut Shade that exudes elegance. Its blend is a finely tuned mix:

• Wrapper: Connecticut Shade from Ecuador

• Binder: Ecuador

• Filler: A trio from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Nicaragua

• The tobaccos are aged 4–5 years, with the finished cigars resting for another four months

  
  

  

  
  

Reviewers consistently call out its graceful rise in complexity – though this Corona is a short vitola, it offers a full sensory experience throughout the burn:

• Queen’s Pearls starts with creamy, buttery vanilla and citrus, weaving in toast and cedar

• Soon, that sweetness evolves into umami notes—sunflower seeds, cashews, and white pepper

• As the cigar continues, the final third sees cedar and pepper stepping forward, with citrus and tobacco lingering elegantly

  
  

Constructed with precision, the Corona offers a flawless burn, strong ash, and a perfect draw—low‑maintenance, yet rich in detail. It’s a textbook “old‑school” Connecticut that rewards attention—a blend of subtlety and refinement fit for connoisseurs.

Beyond the Corona: Siblings That Shine

Queen’s Pearls isn’t confined to just one shape. You’ll also find:

• Robusto (4½″ × 50)

• Toro (6″ × 54)

• Recently, an exclusive box‑pressed Corona (6” x 44) was offered through Atlantic Cigar Co., carrying the same blend but with a unique shape and flair

• And of course, in the Captain’s Collection, you can enjoy a unique Belicoso (5” x52)

  
  

While the Corona remains the lauded workhorse, these other formats offer nuanced takes:

• The Robusto delivers a bit more body and intensity in a shorter smoke.

• The Toro stretches the experience—longer, richer, with slower burn and unfolding flavors.

• And the box‑pressed Corona? It tames the draw and delivers a subtly different palate experience, adding character in form as well as flavor

  
  

Each size preserves the blend’s refined sweetness—vanilla, citrus, black tea, and soft earthiness—while adapting the texture and pacing for different moods or moments

The Final Word

With prestigious rankings and top scores, Queen’s Pearls represents ADVentura at its most graceful. But don’t let its acclaim overshadow the beauty across the vitolas: each size is a testament to artistry, inviting exploration at every puff.

Whether you’re drawn to the crisp elegance of the Corona, the bold presence of the Toro, the compact intensity of the Robusto, or the refined box-pressed twist, Queen’s Pearls offers a regal experience designed to captivate habitual smokers and newcomers alike.