Por Larranaga

[Sunward]

I was looking all over for these... found one today at a local shop. I didnt find the Petit Corona, so took one of these instead.

The size: 5 x 38 was a new edition, box code said '05 and they did not appear sick.

It lit well, as the snow was coming ,and i huddled under the roof, on the patio. The flavors were stronger than i expected, very aromatic, flavor of earth, wood, and spice. It had somewhat a sweet and spicey taste, not alot of smoke, but the vitola was small. The full taste really kicked in 1/2 to 2/3 of the way through. It changed, and flavors intensified. By then, snow was piling up in my tea cup, my tea was cold. I would rate this good to excellant. I can only imagine what age will do to these. :thumbs:

 

[Ginseng]

Nice review. I've been wondering about these for some time since the availability of the petit coronas is so spotty. Sounds like it's worth a spin. Doesn't hurt that it's pretty cheap. :thumbs: This is a machine-bunched vitola, is it not?

Wilkey

 

[Sunward]

Nice review. I've been wondering about these for some time since the availability of the petit coronas is so spotty. Sounds like it's worth a spin. Doesn't hurt that it's pretty cheap. :thumbs: This is a machine-bunched vitola, is it not?

Wilkey

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correct. the Panetela is machine made. the Petit Corona is hand made,and believe the only hand made availale. They are difficult to find.

edited for spelling

 

[jabba]

I was looking all over for these... found one today at a local shop. I didnt find the Petit Corona, so took one of these instead.

The size: 5 x 38 was a new edition, box code said '05 and they did not appear sick.

It lit well, as the snow was coming ,and i huddled under the roof, on the patio. The flavors were stronger than i expected, very aromatic, flavor of earth, wood, and spice. It had somewhat a sweet and spicey taste, not alot of smoke, but the vitola was small. The full taste really kicked in 1/2 to 2/3 of the way through. It changed, and flavors intensified. By then, snow was piling up in my tea cup, my tea was cold. I would rate this good to excellant. I can only imagine what age will do to these. :thumbs:

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Review gave me the chills!

 

[JOE.M.]

I just picked up a cab of PC's from 04 on the recommendation of a good friend and smoked my first one tonight. Very interesting flavor profile, not as you would expect from a Cuban cigar kind of had an Anejo sweetness {like the 46} to it that changed dramatically throughout the smoke. Also a very slow burn which made a short cigar last about one full hour. It lived up to the description I was given and I am glad I made the purchase. :thumbs: