Por Larrañaga Panetela – 18-19 (L&SRW1)

[Jason55555]

It’s an unusually warm day today -10C …LOL we are still in a semi lock down in our country and province. We have finally been given the ok to safely go out and mingle again so today decided to hit the indoor golf range and then pick up a cigar.

I decided to go buy a cigar instead of digging in my humidor because our local tobacconist are getting crushed and not to mention the @#@#! A$$ new laws that strips all logos and cigar bands…but do not want to go down that route…happy thoughts. Its cold and I need something that’s manageable. Por Larrañaga always catches my eye in a humidor and I usually go for the Montecarlos or Petite corona but this time I saw a nice dark wrapper and to my surprise its was a Panetela of all things so why not. I get it and the new copy of CA the Panetela and crack a Jack and Coke.

1st

The first light is filled with a flora flavor and a hit of dirt which I never tasted in a cigar I guess its border line earthy. You can taste a salt twang and the smoke is a thick viscous smoke that stays in your mouth, surprisingly no tobacco flavor. I was afraid the Jack & Coke would add sweetness to cigar, but I got nothing.

 

2nd

The thick viscous smoke turns in pure butter its like you left butter outside to melt and took a spoonful and now the tobacco shows up.

 

3rd

Butter thick smoke fades away and its now your usually typical Cuban hay, tobacco, and black coffee.

 

Final Score:

My score for this cigar is solid 87 for any seasoned cigar smoker this won’t provide you with the journey of flavors but for me its just enough to appreciate the brand and the blending of tobacco. Also the price point is a major winner at 11 CAD. This is the cigar you recommend or give to the newbie cigar smoker you wont break the bank and they get to taste quality Cuban tobacco.

I don't see putting these down for 5-10 years will do anything.

Cheers!

 

 

 

 

 

[KCCubano]

Great review! I have a 19 box Im letting rest for a few years. 

[Bijan]

5 hours ago, Jason55555 said:

It’s an unusually warm day today -10C …LOL we are still in a semi lock down in our country and province. We have finally been given the ok to safely go out and mingle again so today decided to hit the indoor golf range and then pick up a cigar.

Where are you at in Toronto area?

We hit 9C on Wednesday and it was 8C today in Oakville. Lowest we hit was -8C Friday morning. I think we've had a daytime high above freezing every day this week...

Edit: I'm guessing maybe you meant 10C and not -10C ?

5 hours ago, Jason55555 said:

I decided to go buy a cigar instead of digging in my humidor because our local tobacconist are getting crushed and not to mention the @#@#! A$$ new laws that strips all logos and cigar bands…but do not want to go down that route…happy thoughts.

Good idea! I'll have to do this.

[Jason55555]

Was up North for the weekend in Aurora morning was great +9 but at night throw the wind into it we were getting close to -9 to -10

[Cairo]

On 2/27/2021 at 11:11 AM, Jason55555 said:

I don't see putting these down for 5-10 years will do anything.

Sometimes you can get caramel taste on these if they have enough age--but they are short filler so there is no guarantee.