Por Larranaga Petite Corona

[mhartnett]

Sat down with my one and only PLPC today. Besides the oppressive humidity, it was a very enjoyable experience.

It didn't really operate in thirds; rather, flavors sort of drifted in and out throughout.

It started off sweet, with the burnt honey taste I associate with VR Famosos.

A while in, there was white pepper through the nose, and a creaminess to the smoke. The burnt honey transitioned to burnt caramel. Then a woodiness, with a fruity finish.

After the halfway point, I found spiciness, vanilla, and nutmeg. This was about the time the lion ashtray began eying it.

At about this point, what I presume was youth began to show. Shortly after this, I let the lion finish it.

Overall, a very pleasant and intriguing cigar. Complex, but also easy enough to relax with. I see more of these in my future.

[anacostiakat]

Nice pics and review.

I like these too! Thanks.

[LeafLover]

That is good smoke.

50 of them looks beautiful in a ribbon.

[dicko]

Great review! good to see the lion enjoying a few puffs too

[in0gravity]

very nice review. I also like these, still have an untouched box from Nov07. When my stock of Dip 4s ends, this will be the Petit Corona to go for.

regards

Lars

[OZCUBAN]

Great pics and good review always a favorite of mine

Cheers OZ

[zuma]

Great pics and good review always a favorite of mine

Ditto... and cool smoking lion!

[frenchkiwi]

Nice review thanks - that hungry lion has been chomping through the cigars recently ;-)

Question to one and all: PLPCs - is it worth ageing them and why?

(i find them almost too sweet when young, but nice creamy smoke that you don't get anymore after a few years age. very much like the VR Famosos in fact. anyone knows how/why this happens?)

[mhartnett]

Thanks everyone!

[Quint]

Thanks for the review, one of my favorite mild to medium body cigars, and I guess in my top 10 favorites. I like then fresh but in my opinion the age quickly into an exceelent smoke. Even with one year they a very nice, at 2 years they are one of those smokes, IMO, that at some point in your smoke you stop and say to yourself this is one delicious cigar.

[smokem]

One of my favorite PCs. I like them ROTT, although I do have some that are up to 4 years young.

[scinmyheart]

I, too, love this particular line

[SethLG]

Great review and great smoke. I am glad to see that you were brought up on the theory "sharing is caring" as well.

[eman67]

One of my all time favorites...Every cigar I have had out of my 08 cab has been different but all good..very nice.

[Jesuscookies]

One of my very favorites! I love this cigar.

[Charltonc]

One of my very favorites! I love this cigar.

How long do they need to reach their prime; I was thinking about purchasing a cabinet with box code EMA SEP 08, I was just wondering if these are smokeable yet or do they still need time.

[PADDYWHACK121272]

How long do they need to reach their prime; I was thinking about purchasing a cabinet with box code EMA SEP 08, I was just wondering if these are smokeable yet or do they still need time.

Have a HQ cab with the same code - just had one they are certainly smoking now IMO but as others have suggested another year or two would be no harm if you have the patience. At least with a cab of 50 you can pull out the occasional stick from time to time without worrying about seeing the bottom of the box too soon....