Quick Smoke: Por Larrañaga Panetela (Cuban)
12 Jun 2010
Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,†“hold,†or “sell.â€
I’ve been working my way through a stash of these skinny (5 x 37) cigars for well over a year. This offering from Por Larrañaga, a second-tier Cuban brand, offers a smooth, creamy taste of dry oak that’s mild and pleasant, albeit not terribly complex. True, it may not be much to look at. But with consistently solid construction and a price tag just over $3 apiece, the Panetela is a nice alternative to more expensive creations from Castro’s communist isle.
Verdict = Buy.
photo credit: Stogie Guys