Por Larranaga Monte Carlo EML ABR 14 PL & SC Review Comp 2016

[Corylax18]

I've had about 10 from this box so far, all that I could smoke have been great. A few have been plugged beyond repair. Fortunately this example had no such issue. 

They are about 2 1/2 years old now, about 1 year of that in my possession. This box was my second of these, and certainly not the last. 

This example started off smooth and rich. Not as sweet as past examples, more musty earthy with the sweetness in the background. Slow, occasional draws are providing plenty of thick, cool smoke. 

More of the same into the second third, plenty of smoke, a bit more sweetness. Salt lingers on the lips. I love that. My dad comments that the smoke smells like "Wet Canvas". Overall very rich and smooth, no rough edges or harsh flavors, very pleasant. 

Wind picks up, so a few touch ups are required into the last third. Still plenty of thick, tasty smoke. I'm trying to space each draw 45 to 75 seconds apart to make sure the cigar doesn't get too hot. Sweetness remains strong, more brown sugar than the typical caramel, but that could just be my pallet after a big dinner. 

Overall a perfect "dessert" after a large meal. about 50 min smoking time. Great little sticks. 

[JohnS]

I agree with pacing yourself with thinner ring gauge cigars to prevent overheating. Thanks for the review!

[TheMonk]

Nice job!