A Mini-Panatela that Rocks

[CanadianKodiak]

I usually don't like smoking wee lil cigarillos, puritos, minis or anything much smaller than a PC. But I don't always have the time to smoke a fatty either so I decided to try a box of Punch Margaritas from 2002. Wow. What a great little cigar. I was shocked at the wonderful flavours coming from this little puppy. Super creamy chocolate throughout the whole thing with hints of leather during the first third. I hate to admit it but that little bastard was an absolute pleasure. And the burn was razor sharp all the way down. Shockingly good little smoke.

Just saying....

[Lotusguy]

Haven't had any that old, but my 2008s are smoking great! Lovely little sticks.

How do you like the ERDM Demi Tasse and the RyJ Petit Julietas? Both worth a try IMO. I didn't care much for HDM Du Maire.

[Smallclub]

Even better was the Ramon Allones Ramonitas – same size, discontinued 2002.

[rfenst]

Little cigars don't get a fair shake. If you smokes one like a like a larger ring cigar- to get a mouthful of smoke- all you will get will be will be hot, harsh and taste and flavorless. On the other hand, if one "sips" VERRY slowly, perhaps slower than would even smoke a Lanceros, one can be absolutely amazed!

Take the Monte Joyita, for example: That little cigar can have as much more chocolate to it than any real good other Monte! And, when you are REALLY patient a Monte Joyita can last up to almost 20 minutes. This is similar with Monte Club and Mini, but of course they only last five minutes and are a great little "snacks" when one is "on the run." I have not tried the Monte Purito yet, but will one day soon.

The only problem I have with skiny, little cigars Like the Joyita is the size v. cost ratio. Five dollars for a Joyita seems outrages. but, one has to also consider that rolling a skinny cigar like a Joyita requires just as much skill as that Lanceros, which require great amount of skill. I have had similar sized RyJ, Punch, Rafael Gonzalez and H. Uppman- each of which warranted an extra box purpose...

[CanadianKodiak]

I haven't tried the EDRM or the RyJ yet but I would stay away from the Monte Puritos if I were you. They're what turned me off of little cigars. Machine made, ugly and mostly flavourless.

I like some of the suggestions here, though. I'll definitely be trying more of these little guys.

[Lotusguy]

Even better was the Ramon Allones Ramonitas – same size, discontinued 2002.

You wouldn't mind sending me some, right?

[Charltonc]

Lunchclubs are not cheap for the size.