El Presidente Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I had this question today from a member. It is the type of question where multiple opinions are better than just mine. Paraphrasing "What is the flavour difference between the PL Montecarlo and PL Panetela. Are they similar or different. How would you describe them. Is one more consistent than the other?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Smallclub Posted September 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've been smoking these two cigars on a regular basis for the last 12 or 13 years. Until recent years, the panatela was the better of the two. It had more sweetness while the Montecarlos was often "green" and a bit acidic. And the panatela had better wrappers. I think the opposite is true today. The recent panatelas I see in shops in France look poor and the sweetness has almost disappeared… Both share a earthy (=soil, not dry earth) base, with neat cocoa and honey notes, and a bit of coffee. The Montecarlos has a plus with its nutty notes. Recent Montecarlos are among the best i've ever had, to me it's clearly the good choice. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I agree with you SC in that wrapper quality appear to make a big impact (more than normal) in these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I never touched these back in the 90's before the "blend changes". But I have noticed that the Montecarlos definitely seem to be given "more care" and better quality wrappers. With this ring gauge, it makes a ton of difference. And agreed that the Montecarlos have a better sweet-nutty core taste blend to it (almost like honey-roasted cashews or almonds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I haven't cracked my box of Montecarlos yet. But for me the panatelas are a solid smoke but pretty one dimensional. Hoping the Montecarlos offer a bit more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 They will, they are exquisite with coffee or dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarbreak Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Burned a box of PLMC and a few sticks of the PLP all 13' and based on those experiences i'd say Montecarlo offers more body, woodiness, and sweetness and flavour on the retro, while the PLP is a very light cigar that offers sweetness and cuban twang but none of that bite i look for. If i'm wanting to smoke something that light I'd much rather go for a HdM Palmas Extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRV Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I also think the extra length on the Montecarlo enables it to be more forgiving for fast smokers or new entrants to smaller ring gauge cigars who smoke too fast. I think the extra length probably cools the smoke more - although only until such time as you reach the panetela length. I also echo the above sentiments that the Montecarlo has certainly overtaken the Panetela in quality in recent years whereas that may not have been the case previously. In terms of flavour difference - wrapper is important but I don't think that all things being equal there is much flavour difference. All I can say is that in my experience the Montecarlo is better but they really get going with a couple of years rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Monte Carlos need a lot of time for me, as they are unsmokeably tannic young; 2011-3s are like drawing on battery acid. PLP's - I might as well be smoking cigarettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepea Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I've had a fair few of each recently, always preferred the montecarlos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I really enjoy both of these cigars. The PLP is a great cheap smoke, mine are Very ugly, but great nonetheless. I find the Montecarlo has more class, more refined taste. The Montecarlo is one of my favorite cigar, I smoke these more than anything else. Perfect size for me, the sweetness with a little dry cocoa gets me every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maplepie Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I buy the Montecarlos to cut in half. 2 Cigars for the price of 1.4. I'm surprised no one has figured this out besides me!! You're all suckers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I buy the Montecarlos to cut in half. 2 Cigars for the price of 1.4. I'm surprised no one has figured this out besides me!! You're all suckers! Once again, if you're serious...please don't tell any Cuban rollers about that. Sacrilege to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplepie Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Once again, if you're serious...please don't tell any Cuban rollers about that. Sacrilege to some. oh come now! i even put the emoticon like you asked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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