Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda (5.5" x 46)

The Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda (5.5" x 46) is a Medium-strength Corona Gorda from Meerapfel's Meir Master Blend. It uses the brand's genuine vintage Cameroon wrapper and is made in the Dominican Republic, while the binder and filler remain undisclosed. Each Corona Gorda is presented in a 25-count chest, with production limited to 613 chests per year.

Vintage Cameroon Wrapper in the Meir Blend

The vintage Cameroon wrapper is the defining tobacco component disclosed for the Meerapfel Meir Master Blend. In the 2024 launch announcement for the Corona Gorda, Meerapfel Cigar stated that its vintage Cameroon wrapper dresses the brand's Master Blends.

The wrapper is documented, but the interior blend is deliberately less specific: binder and filler details are not publicly disclosed. That means the Meir Corona Gorda can be accurately described as a Cameroon-wrapped cigar without assigning unsupported countries or tobacco varieties to its core.

For comparison with other cigars using the same wrapper category, browse Cameroon wrapper cigars.

Corona Gorda at 5.5" × 46

The Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda measures 5.5 inches by 46 ring gauge, the exact format announced by Meerapfel for this Meir release. A 46 ring gauge corresponds to approximately 0.72 inches in diameter, giving this Corona Gorda a narrower profile than the Meir Robusto's 50 ring gauge.

The format was introduced alongside the Meir Lonsdale at 6.75" × 43, expanding the Meir line beyond its earlier Robusto, Double Robusto, Pyramid and Churchill sizes. The line therefore gives buyers several length-to-ring combinations while retaining the same Meir identity.

Medium Strength Without an Unsupported Tasting Profile

The Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda is classified as Medium strength. Meerapfel's launch material describes the Corona Gorda as part of the Meir Master Blend, while TRP's current Meerapfel collection also classifies its Meir products under Medium.

No manufacturer tasting-note list for this specific Corona Gorda was identified in the research. The previously supplied cedar, toasted nuts, baking spice, cream and sweet-tobacco description is therefore not presented as verified product data.

For broader browsing by strength, see Medium cigars.

Meerapfel Cigar and the Meir Master Blend

The Meir Master Blend is named for Meir Meerapfel, who established the family's cigar factory in Untergrombach, Germany, in 1876. The modern Meir line uses that family history as its naming and identity framework, while production of the cigars themselves is reported in the Dominican Republic.

The Corona Gorda was introduced in 2024 together with the Lonsdale, bringing the Meir range to six reported vitolas at that point. The other formats include the Robusto, Double Robusto, Pyramid and Churchill.

The Corona Gorda is packaged in a 25-count chest, and Meerapfel announced production of 613 chests per year for each vitola.

Browse the Meerapfel collection for the other Meir formats and Meerapfel lines.

Medium Strength in a Classic 46-Ring Format

The combination of Medium strength and a 5.5" × 46 Corona Gorda format gives the Meir Corona Gorda a different proportion from the line's 4.88" × 50 Robusto and 7.0" × 47 Churchill. The documented specifications make the format the clearest way to distinguish this Meir release from the incorrectly supplied Robusto data.

Pairing suggestions can include espresso, aged rum or dark chocolate. These are serving suggestions rather than manufacturer-documented pairings.

For storage, keep the cigar in a properly maintained humidor and protect it from uncontrolled temperature and humidity changes. TRP's humidors provide dedicated storage options for cigars.

TRP's Meerapfel Selection and Shipping

TRP Cigars is a New York retailer founded in 2005 and operates a physical lounge in Cedarhurst, New York. Its catalogue organizes cigars by attributes including brand, strength, wrapper and shape, allowing the Meir Corona Gorda to be compared with other Cameroon and Medium selections.

TRP states that standard shipping is free on orders over $99. Its shipping policy also provides the site's processing and delivery terms for US orders. TRP shipping policy

Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda FAQs

What size is the Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda?

The Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda measures 5.5 inches by 46 ring gauge. Meerapfel announced this exact dimension when introducing the Corona Gorda as one of two new Meir vitolas in 2024. The supplied 4.88" × 50 specification belongs to the separate Meir Robusto.

What strength is the Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda?

The Meerapfel Meir Corona Gorda is Medium strength. The launch announcement identifies the Meir blend as intended to be Medium, and TRP's current Meerapfel collection also places its Meir products in the Medium category.

What wrapper does the Meir Corona Gorda use?

The Meir Corona Gorda uses a vintage Cameroon wrapper. Meerapfel specifically stated that the genuine vintage Cameroon wrapper dresses its Master Blends, while the binder and filler composition remains undisclosed.

Is the Meir Corona Gorda a Robusto?

No. The Meir Corona Gorda is a 5.5" × 46 Corona Gorda. The 4.88" × 50 Robusto is a separate Meir vitola that TRP currently lists independently, which explains the conflicting specifications in the supplied commerce data.

How is the Meir Corona Gorda packaged?

The Meir Corona Gorda is presented in a 25-count chest. Meerapfel announced 613 chests per year for this vitola, making the production format distinct from the separate Meir Double Robusto, which uses a different count.

Where is the Meir Corona Gorda made?

The Meir cigars are reported as being made in the Dominican Republic, although the specific factory is not identified. The Cameroon wrapper refers to the tobacco component rather than establishing the country where the finished cigar is manufactured.