Por Larranaga Petit Coronas TOS MAR-17 (S46RW)*

[GVan]

This is my 4th CC from a box of PLPC's (TOS MAR-17) that has been in the humi for over 6 months.  The last one I tried was about 3 months ago and my notes say to wait at least 6 months because it was too moist with a wonky burn and the last third wouldn't stay lit which is always frustrating.   But, @MoeFOH set this review weekend for < 46 RG so it's a great excuse to try another one!

These have a medium brown wrapper with some veining - definitely not the prettiest cigar - a firm feel and somewhat of a heavyweight at 10.015 gms.  Since it's slightly over filled, a V-cut seems appropriate and results in a firm draw with just the right amount of resistance.  On the cold draw I get graham crackers but no sweetness.

First 3rd; Good construction with the bright grey ash stacked up like small dimes.  This CC produces tons of smooth, viscous smoke with the taste of graham crackers predominant.  No carmel or sweetness but I do get the occasional hit of salt.  I would call this third almost mild.  All very nice.

Second 3rd; Very smooth - no bitterness or mongrel here for what's still a young PLPC!  The smoke is very viscous and has the feel of melted butter in my mouth - very unusual.  The predominant taste in this third is more like an un-salted pretzel than graham crackers.  I was hoping the traditional carmel sweetness would make an appearance but no luck - still it's good.

Final 3rd; Strength ramps up to Medium but still very smooth.  I'm thankful that there have been no burn issues, no touch-ups or relights - ? - time, the humi at 62% rH and some patience are doing their jobs!  While stronger, the smoke has an interesting mineral taste produced in the back sides of the tongue.  It's hard to identify yet it's close to the flinty taste that you can get off a good Chablis or Pinot Noir.  No graham crackers, pretzels or salt in this third; just a profound mineral taste that leave me wondering how a PLPC is doing this.  

There was a unique progression of tastes through each third of this CC that made it a very interesting smoke.  I was disappointed that there was no honey or carmel that this CC is known for but it's still young and with some more time I'm hopeful.  Even if it never materializes these will still be very good cigars!  Total smoke time was 1 hour and 11 minutes - I'd give it 91 points and hope for more in the coming years as these develop.