Quick Smoke: Por Larrañaga Panetela (Cuban)

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.”

It had been some time since I lit up this little $4 Cuban (5 x 37). Time in the humidor has only served to give the light brown, slightly veiny wrapper a little extra shine. The cigar is much how I remembered it: mild and smooth featuring nutty flavors and slight  notes of wood and cream. Burn, ash, and draw present no problems. It’s balanced, uncomplicated, and easy to recommend, particularly with a cup of coffee in the morning.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys