Por Larrañaga Cuban Grade Maduro Robusto

By Tom on Sep 13, 2007 in Cigar Reviews

“Por Larrañaga Cuban Grade is the latest continuation of the legendary brand initially created in 1834. Uncompromisingly smooth and well-balanced delivering sweet flavors and a long, subtle finish, Por Larrañaga Cuban Grade is comprised of deeply-aged Dominican and Honduran fillers. Crafted by legendary master blender Sr. Jesus Antonio Piñeda Henríquez at Altadis, S.A.’s world-famous Flor de Copán factory, the long-awaited new blend is available in a silken-honey, Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut Shade wrapper. And, for the first time in the history of this esteemed brand, Por Larrañaga Cuban Grade will also be crafted with a flavorful San Andrés Valley Maduro wrapper.Twenty (20) Por Larrañaga Cuban Grade cigars are magnificently presented in striking gold-accented, silver cigar boxes and is available in six (6) sizes: ‘Corona’ (4 ½” x 42); ‘Corona Gorda’ (5 ½” x 44); ‘Robusto’ (5” x 48); ‘Toro’ (6” x 50); ‘Figurado’ (6 1/8” x 52) and ‘Double Corona’ (7” x 54). Suggested retail prices range from $5.50 to $8.00 per cigar.”

The Por Larrañaga Cuban Grade Robusto that I sampled was wrapped in a dull brown Mexican maduro wrapper that displayed some medium veining and a very slight sheen of oil. Construction was generally good with the exception of a slight sponginess at the foot.

After cutting and lighting, my initial impression of this cigar was a bland flavor with muted hints of nuts and raisins, with some tannins similar to a dry red wine. Strength was on the mild side of medium and the tight draw required a bit of work to get any smoke. Room aroma was of dark-roasted coffee and some spice.

The remainder of the cigar remained pretty much the same as the first third, providing a so-so smoking experience. My prior exposure to this line (a Connecticut Shade Corona Gorda) was similar. This is a decent, simple cigar that doesn’t have much complexity. Could be a passable everyday cigar if the price point was lower.

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