POLAGC5
3.6666666666666665 6
Gran Corona when I got these they were dried out . 1 5 1
Gran Corona Wouldn't buy these. The ones I received were moldy. I think these have sat around a bit too long. Just rating everything a 3 because the review isn't about the cigars themselves, but about the condition of the cigars just being old and not really sellable anymore. 1 5 1
Gran Corona I'll be honest. I spent better than thirty years looking for these. Not constantly, mind you, but whenever I'd walk into a good shop, I'd ask. "You got any Por Larrinaga?" Mostly I got blank stares. The brand had been discontinued, disappeared, gone. I'd smoked them back in the 80s and 90s, and they stuck with me. There's a cigar that does that sometimes. You move on, smoke other things, but somewhere in the back of your mind there's one that got away. Then I heard Altadis had brought them back. I wasn't sure what to expect. Sometimes a brand comes back and it's not the same thing at all. New ownership, new blend, new everything. But I figured it was worth finding out. I ordered a box. Then two more. Now here I am a month later planning to buy a larger humidor just to stock up, because I'm half convinced that if I don't, they'll disappear again. The short version: these are damn close to what I remember. Not identical, but close enough that the years of hunting feel worth it. The long version takes a little more explaining. These aren't the exact cigars I smoked forty years ago. The blend is new - Altadis created a modern version using an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with Dominican fillers and binder. So right away, I knew not to expect a perfect match to memory. Memory's funny that way. It rounds things out, makes them a little better than they probably were. But here's what got my attention: these are seriously enjoyable. Smooth, balanced, with a nice draw and a solid construction. You can taste the complexity without it being overwhelming. What I'm missing is some of the vanilla and spice that I remember from the original blend. That's real. It's there in my memory clear as day. Whether my memory's embellishing that after thirty years or whether the modern blend really is more restrained, I honestly couldn't tell you. What I do know is what's in my hand right now tastes excellent, and it's close enough to what I loved that I'm not spending time wishing for something else. 5 5 1
Gran Corona Good 5 5 1
Gran Corona been smoking this for 30 yr give it a try 5 5 1
Gran Corona These smokes are a tasty treat. Very well made with an even burn. A couple of cigars were a bit tight, but they opened up easily using the proper tool. 5 5 1

Por Larranaga

Gran Corona 6 × 46 POLAGC5

Introducing the NEW Por Larranaga handmade premium cigars, the latest resurrection of a famous brand that dates back to Havana Cuba 1834. Now, under the skilled hands and watchful eyes of the artisans of Altadis USA, this legendary smoke has once again returned to greatness! Right off the bat, Por Larranaga has a fresh new look with its elegant dual- hinged, emerald green 20- count box, festooned with the original Cuban brand artwork displayed inside the top lid. With matching artwork on every cigar band, the complete package exudes luxury. As an added bonus, every box contains a Boveda Pack, the popular new industry standard for perfectly accurate humidification.

Handmade in the Dominican Republic, Por Larranaga starts with the best selection of vintage tobaccos, including a Dominican Piloto 2012 binder over Dominican Piloto 2012 and Olor 2013 long fillers. Seamlessly covering this core of top-quality tobaccos is a golden-brown Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that is smooth to the touch. This top-shelf blend provides a decadent aroma with a tapestry of remarkably smooth notes of spice, nuts, earth, and tobacco sweetness, all presented in a savory medium bodied smoke. A modern take on an age-old classic, Por Larranaga premium handmade cigars are destined to find a home in every serious aficionado’s humidor. Order a box of 20 in your favorite size online today from JR Cigars and get a taste of this old-school favorite.

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46

Parejo

Ecuador Connecticut

Dominican Piloto

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

Medium

Natural

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