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Por Larranaga Petit Corona (2004)

Ironman

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I'm not very good at reviews, but this cigar impressed the heck out of me, so I'll give it a shot!! (I'll steal some of Mark's format that I really like, but make a few changes so he won't get pissed)


Por Larranaga Petit Corona
Year: 2004
Size: 42 x 5 inches

Setting: Back porch with my portable heater cranking, some Sunday night Jazz music playing and the kids all in bed.

Beverage: Decided on a vintage Diet Vanilla Coke

Construction: Excellent, very well made, firm, cut perfectly

Burn: Man this cigar's burn was right on from beginning to end

Smoke time: Took one hour from start to nubbing

Ash: Light gray with some black lines

Draw: Perfect with a ton of smoke

Flavor: This cigar was definetly different from any other cigar I have had thus far, it had a tasty hint of caramel, toffee flavor throughout along with a mild spice to it, the aroma was very pleasant.

Summation: Although this cigar is young it had no problem getting my attention, in a few years I think this will be one kick ass smoke. I have heard a few people say the 04's are sick? There was nothing sick about this 04!!!

The only problem I can see is that I only have 4 left from a fiver I picked up and 2 from '00 from a Jckposter sampler. Time to start saving my nickels for a cab of these to sit on for a couple of years.

Ironman
 

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I have to agree with you Ironman. I had a 5er of these not too long ago. I remember the flavours being close to what you described. If memory serves me right, I only go to smoke one... :( I gifted the others to well deserving BOTLs!

I have another 5er coming from Coma and I think I am going to rediscover what I love about the PLPC soon!
 
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The 04's seem a stronger to me (probably youth) I picked up a cab and they're going quick :smt022 I should get another. Wish I could find some more older ones :smt022
 

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Really well done Bro. Rich... Thanks for a great review. :smt006

I normally stay away from the more slender rings as the tendency to burn hot and harsh is not something I enjoy in my smokes. However, seeing this took you an hour to burn and no mention of a harsh taste in all that time - may be worth giving these guys a shot.
 

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I have never had the pleasure of this particular smoke. Hawkan and Jerry gifted me on in that major bomb, they are still putting my house back together, from 2000. I think I will find a relaxing moment this weekend and try it. You made it sound very good.
 
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Smoked one of my last '04s last night. Wow, has time been good to these puppies.

Complex flavors of honey, caramel, tobacco, mild spices and cocoa that changed in intensity as the burn progressed. Smooth and creamy all the way to the nub. Overall medium body + strength that left me with a relaxing buzz.

:thumbsup:

I've only got one left ... guess I'll save it to break in 2011.
 
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Been sampling the 04s since 04. Still not there. A bit on the harsh side, but should be excellent in another year or two. My have maduro like wrappers & are quite strong.
 
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Complex flavors of honey, caramel, tobacco, mild spices and cocoa that changed in intensity as the burn progressed. Smooth and creamy all the way to the nub. Overall medium body + strength that left me with a relaxing buzz.
You nailed it with the honey and caramel. That's exactly what I think of when I think of PLPCs. Easily one of my favorite smokes.
 
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