JohnS Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 VIDEO: Unboxing Phoenicia Trading’s Por Larrañaga Fénix A Cuban Regional Edition made just for Phoenicia’s territories comes in a stunning presentation Jun 21, 2024 - By Gregory Mottola It’s always a thrill when a Cuban cigar comes out in the 109 format, which is why we were so happy to get a box of the Por Larrañaga Fénix, a Regional Edition made especially for Habanos distributor Phoenicia Trading A.A. and its many territories. The shape is quite large, measuring 7 1/4 inches by 50 ring gauge, but what makes it distinct is the head. Though certainly tapered, Fénix’s head is not quite that of a belicoso or pirámide. Some call it a campana, which translates to “bell” in Spanish, on account of its bell shape. Others call it a drop head or cabeza tumbada because it resembles a drop. We tend to refer to these simply as 109, the name used in Cuban cigar factories for this particular size. The Por Larrañaga Fénix was released late last year and the packaging is unusually elaborate. Want to see it? Watch executive editor David Savona unbox these beauties. The source for this article and the unboxing can be viewed at the link below: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/video-unboxing-phoenicia-trading-s-por-larranaga-fenix A recent thread was posted in our forum (just last month) stating that the Por Larranaga Fenix could be purchased at Beirut Airport in Lebanon, but only if it was purchased alongside the Cohiba Siglo de Oro. The link for that thread can be accessed below: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gormag38 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 4 hours ago, JohnS said: Por Larranaga Fenix could be purchased at Beirut Airport in Lebanon, but only if it was purchased alongside the Cohiba Siglo de Oro Lord I hate seeing this. It's a common theme at some liquor stores around here when buying allocated bottles. "buy this dust collector in order to buy the bottle you really want". I think the siglo de oro was a major fail. No body wants a glorified medio siglo in a fancier box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 1 hour ago, gormag38 said: Lord I hate seeing this. It's a common theme at some liquor stores around here when buying allocated bottles. "buy this dust collector in order to buy the bottle you really want". I think the siglo de oro was a major fail. No body wants a glorified medio siglo in a fancier box. Still coming from a cigar smoker where our country plain packages everything- it's a beautiful presentation but as @El Presidente said in one of his video reviews: "We smoke cigars not boxes!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torsion Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Tag @RichUK Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 6 hours ago, gormag38 said: Lord I hate seeing this. It's a common theme at some liquor stores around here when buying allocated bottles. "buy this dust collector in order to buy the bottle you really want". I think the siglo de oro was a major fail. No body wants a glorified medio siglo in a fancier box. The cigar was a fail or the release? The cigars are great, and like I mentioned in another post, they smoke slowly, have tons of depth and are quite enjoyable. I hated the size also, but the cigar itself is excellent. But I definitely understand, spending that kind of $$ for that short of stick is a fail as buyers are limited, knowing current trends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gormag38 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 9 minutes ago, Sandman said: The cigar was a fail or the release? The release certainly. I've never had the urge (nor the coin mind you) to try one. Just tired of all the NFC, shiny lacquered boxes and extra foot bands. Give us more RP. (fools dream I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 6 hours ago, gormag38 said: The release certainly. I've never had the urge (nor the coin mind you) to try one. Just tired of all the NFC, shiny lacquered boxes and extra foot bands. Give us more RP. (fools dream I know) I get it, and totally agree with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Would love to get my hands on these. But they're probably way over priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUP8333 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Is it available in Lebanon only? Anywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 7 hours ago, SUP8333 said: Is it available in Lebanon only? Anywhere else? Available in Cyprus but won’t sell full boxes, only three sticks at a time. They sell quick when they are out on the shelf. Also I wanted an empty box to put them in and the distributor said no! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Wednesday at 03:35 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:35 PM Ok picked some up today only 3 per day. They had a few boxes so going to pick up three every day for a while lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted Wednesday at 10:10 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:10 PM 6 hours ago, Tollickd said: Ok picked some up today only 3 per day. They had a few boxes so going to pick up three every day for a while lol Love your commitment! I will be in Cyprus in September with Rob Fox. I hope we have the opportunity to catch up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Thursday at 09:17 AM Share Posted Thursday at 09:17 AM Love your commitment! I will be in Cyprus in September with Rob Fox. I hope we have the opportunity to catch up Oh yes it would be a honor to meet up! PM me and we will do it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tollickd Posted Thursday at 03:13 PM Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 03:13 PM Day 2 now 6 only 9 sticks to go lol. I will beat the system. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gormag38 Posted Thursday at 03:26 PM Share Posted Thursday at 03:26 PM 6 hours ago, Tollickd said: Day 2 now 6 only 9 sticks to go lol. I will beat the system I see they even let you keep the ribbon this time! An empty box will be yours in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Thursday at 03:45 PM Share Posted Thursday at 03:45 PM 6 hours ago, gormag38 said: I see they even let you keep the ribbon this time! An empty box will be yours in no time! Lol sneaked it out like mission impossible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted Thursday at 07:09 PM Share Posted Thursday at 07:09 PM 12 hours ago, Tollickd said: Oh yes it would be a honor to meet up! PM me and we will do it! Definately shall. I will touch base in a few weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Thursday at 07:29 PM Share Posted Thursday at 07:29 PM Definately shall. I will touch base in a few weeks. Sweet hoping we have an event soon! Maybe when you’re here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted Thursday at 07:30 PM Share Posted Thursday at 07:30 PM 2 hours ago, Tollickd said: Sweet hoping we have an event soon! Maybe when you’re here. That's the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Friday at 07:38 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:38 PM Gotta love the quality control on packing! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Saturday at 02:32 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:32 PM OK mission complete full box of Fenix! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Bai Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM This is dedication! Did you end up with the box too?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Saturday at 03:05 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:05 PM 7 hours ago, Li Bai said: This is dedication! Did you end up with the box too?? Nah they won’t let me have it. When I get my mind on something, I do it lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Bai Posted Saturday at 04:30 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:30 PM 7 hours ago, Tollickd said: Nah they won’t let me have it. When I get my mind on something, I do it lol! Well at least I hope they're good 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tollickd Posted Saturday at 05:21 PM Share Posted Saturday at 05:21 PM 5 hours ago, Li Bai said: Well at least I hope they're good Yes will let them rest a few months. Might try one at the shop soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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