06-30-2007, 03:09 AM
La Corona Panatela
5 x 35
Age: 1991
Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuba
Date: 06-29-07
Smoke Time: 45 minutes
Prelight: The wrapper is a bit rough and mottled with a couple of major veins. The cap is slightly pinched at the end. The aroma is mostly tobacco and paper, with a sweet undertone. After clipping, the prelight flavor is grassy with a hint of anise.
1/3: This cigar starts mild with a slightly sweet tobacco flavor with just a hint of black papper. The ash is medium-gray and slightly flaky.
2/3: The pepper flavor became more noticeable ââ¬â not spiciness, but rather the actual flavor of black peppercorns. There is a touch of grassiness, and the flavor at this point is what I would describe as a little bit ââ¬Åroughââ¬Â
3/3: The peppercorn flavors settle a bit, and the cigar continues to be rather mild overall.
Overall: It was fun experience smoking a 16 year old cigar. It was mild overall, with a little more depth than I expected. Fortunately, there were some evolving flavors that prevented boredom with the mildness. A pleasant smoke.