Rafael Gonzalez Perla LGB MAR 20 (R&RRW)

[saltbox]

First time trying one of these myself, though I've already had my wife try one. So far I've only tried the Panatela Extras, so eager to see how long filler from the marca compares.

First third: Opens with creamy chocolate and cinnamon spice. Just like the Panatela Extra, it reminds me of Montecristo but with a nice rustic, spice edge to it.

Middle third: Creamy earth, cocoa, cinnamon. The chocolate is a darker, earthier chocolate than I get from Montes but excellent in a different way.

Last third: The earthiness picks up some strength, but otherwise more of the same enjoyable flavor profile.

Overall: Nice and tasty. Compared to the Panatela Extra, the profile felt a bit more complex and differentiated from Montecristo's flavor profile to me. 89/100, and looking forward to trying the PCs I have on the way.

[jimjim]

I get the same Montecristo ish flavors. Back when No 5's were not as good, these took their place for me. 

[saltbox]

I'm curious to see if I'm able to differentiate between the two in a blind tasting. Maybe throw in a Siglo I as a curveball.