La Gloria Cubana (D.R.) Panatela Deluxe

I've smoked half a box and all of them have been wonderful. The cigar starts out mild to medium in strength with a nice creamy sweet tobacco taste that develops a little more oomph as you smoke it. The last third has a slight peppery mint flavor. This small ring gauge cigar never burns hot, even down to the nub.

Well, I smoked this thin stick and it was bery Cubanisque. Full or flavor which turns a little hot and bitter if you smoke it to fast. So smoke it slow and enjoy the hour.

As I took the wrapper off I noticed some unraveling at the cap down for an inch. Flavor was very Cuban throughout; however, there was a hint of grass that told me it needed more aging. I started to smoke it and the cap end was irritaiting me so I snipped it. Their were volumes of smoke and a nice white ash. I will give this smoke another chance with a better aged version. I am looking forward to the maduro version.

A nice burn with a smooth yet firm draw. Hints of nuts and cream. Not exceptionally strong, but still has nice kick for it's size. A great bargin smoke if you enjoy panatelas.

Was a little unsure how the panatela would match up against larger ring size cigars. Was surprised that the cigar did not burn hot or fast. Excellent flavor, very nutty and creamy with a hint of vanilla sweetness. A few have had a slightly tight draw, but all and all a very pleasing and relaxing smoke.

Recieved several of these as a gift from a friend in India. Well aged when I got them. Very good burn and ash with excellent flavor.

In a word...well...2 words....giant cigarette. This one was nothing like the other La Glorias, very disappointing and very bad.