In 1999, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr., inspired by his taste for full-bodied cigars introduced the Serie R cigars. Their full-bodied flavor comes from a special blend of long Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, superb Nicaraguan binder and a wonderfully aged and extra flavorful Ecuadoran wrapper. This medium to full bodied Corona Gorda was rated 85 (Very Good to Excellent) in Cigar Aficionado June 2007.
| Brands: La Gloria Cubana Serie R |
| Cigar Shape: Toro |
| Cigar Length: 5"7/8 |
| Origin: Dominican Republic |
| Cigar Ring Gauge: 60 |
| Strength: Medium-Full |
| Wrapper Color: Colorado |
| Single Packaging: None |
| Rolling Type: Handmade |
| Cigar Manufacturer: El Credito Cigar Co. |
| Cigar Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra |
| Cigar Binder: Nicaragua |
| Cigar Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua |