Panetelas Largas

[Simon Bolivar]

OK, I'll bring a couple along to the herf, happy to do swapies

[mattyhall22]

I tend to be quite clumsy and I guarantee that if I took one of the super slim cigars out somewhere for a smoke it would in about three or four pieces before I got chance to even light it

[ewipper]

The best of the size I have tried in order: Dunhill Atado (legendary representation of this vitola), ERDM Elegantes (finishing a box from 1990); La Gloria Cubana MDO No. 3 (the most consistent panatelas largas), ERDM Panatelas Largas (again, 1990 was a fantastic year for these as well); RG Slenderellas (Not for me, too bland).

Have tried Don Candido No. 508 and Romeo Shakespeares. Not enough sample size to comment. Still searching for the elusive Montecristo No. 7.

[Simon Bolivar]

Hi ewipper, very interesting post. I meant to mention the R&J Shakespeares, a perfect name for the long thin cigar, with the bard link. I thought the Monte No7 was discontinued in the 70's but offically '98 but they must have been out of production for a while before that official discontinuation. Shakespeares in the '80's but I never saw oneo fthoise either.


So on another note, as someone who has smoked the Elegentes & Panatelas Largos, is there really a noticable difference in blend/ flav? If so which do you favour?

[Simon Bolivar]

Hi ewipper, very interesting post. I meant to mention the R&J Shakespeares, a perfect name for the long thin cigar, with the bard link. I thought the Monte No7 was discontinued in the 70's but offically '98 but they must have been out of production for a while before that official discontinuation. Shakespeares in the '80's but I never saw one of those either.


So on another note, as someone who has smoked the Elegentes & Panatelas Largos; is there really a noticable difference in blend/ flav? If so which do you favour?

[JoeyGunz]

Lovely write up Simon, now to track down some sun and a Hoyo du Gourmet!

When I started smoking cigars I was very much of the opinion, that bigger was better, especially regarding the ring gage, definitely shifted away from this mentality but I feel it may be the same for many of the new comers to the scene thanks to the trends that are being pushed.

[Simon Bolivar]

Agree with you there Joey, Habanos seem to think bigger is better too & there'll always be a palce for a DC or Robusto EX in my Humi but one of the things I enjoy most abou the wonderful wolrd of Havanas, is the sheer variety of sizes & flav's & I revell in it

[REASON]

I grabbed a box of early 80's ERDM PL's and have smoked through at least half the box, wish they still made these. I would take the risks any day for Skinnies the reward is ten fold.


Great Post OP

[butternutsquashpie]

I grabbed a box of early 80's ERDM PL's and have smoked through at least half the box, wish they still made these. I would take the risks any day for Skinnies the reward is ten fold.

what a fiver!!

glad you met Simon. him and his old naval stories makes up what we call: Wonderful Wednesdays and Super Sundays on here! gather around on those two days of the week and be entranced with his stories and episodes.
quite splendid

[Edamski]

Great write up! I think I'm going to get my self a couple in the near future to try out! Especially as the weather is warming up (relatively)