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Cigar Review: Por Larranga Petit Corona Cigar
Jun
One of the best Cubans of the Marevas size, the Por Larranaga Petit Corona provides a great balance between quality and price, offering extremely good value.
Today we’re reviewing this Por Larranga smoke to see if this is the cigar for you.
About the Por Larranga Petit Corona Cigar
Owner: Habanos SA
Origin: Cuban
Wrapper: Claro
Binder: Cuban
Filler: Cuban
Strength: Light – Medium
Size: Petit Corona (5 x 42)
The Beginning
Little hints of caramel and peanuts are present at the beginning, with drops of cream offering a very smooth opening. Throughout the first third, the flavours become well-blended, with a sweet, creamy notes through the nose, with fairly thick smoke.
The Middle
As you reach the middle of the cigar, there’s a salty, nutty quality to this veiny Petit Corona that remains medium-bodied throughout.
The End
The sweetness moves to the background, with a richness taking over. Through the nose you get a nice sweetness and notes of nutmeg.
Sometimes you get hints of caramel and sweet cream, but much less than in the first half. Instead, we see woody notes develop and last until the very end. The cigar performed very well, an extremely pleasant smoke.
Burn
Flawless.
Draw
30-40 minute smoke time, and the draw is spot on.
Overall
A fantastic showing from this delightful cigar. From the sweetness of the first third, the flavours developed into a smooth vanilla cream. As the cigar gently smoked down, the flavour deepened, bringing a touch of Cedar wood into the final third. A truly excellent cigar from a truly underrated Cuban brand.
Ross Rating: 8/10
What alcoholic drink would I pair the Por Larranga Petit Corona with?
Cuban cigars need Cuban rum and the Ron La Progresiva De Vigia 13 Cuban Rum (70cl / 41%) really is perfect for it.
What soft drink would I pair the Por Larranga Petit Corona with?
A Dr Pepper Vanilla Float edition gives everything you need.
Would I smoke the Por Larranga Petit Corona again?
They come in a cabinet of 50 and I would have no problem with 50 in my humidor. Just a great quality Cuban smoke.
Want to try the Por Larranga Petit Corona for yourself? Shop here at Havana House for this incredible smoke, as well as many other flavourful Cuban Cigars to try!
