jwr0201 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Read a lot about these three skinnies and am looking to give one a try. Seems that there are some very different opinions on these concerning draw and also taste. Anyone care to compare and give a recommendation? Rafael Gonzales Panetelas Extra Vegueritos 37 ring Por Larranaga Panetelas Vegueritos 37 ring Por Larranaga Montecarlos Deliciosos 33 ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 The only one I know is the PLP. I got a box (SOM ABR 16) for my birthday recently and I've had a couple in the last week. Draw was fine, no issues either way and the taste was pleasantly bitter - which I like in a cigar - though pretty one dimensional. Bit of a yard 'gar, better to have whilst busy rather than concentrating on it too much.Don't know what was paid, but I understand that they're in the c&c range as they're short filler.You just need 2 more opinions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RijkdeGooier Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 In general the smaller RG should be smoked a bit slower, like sipping rather than drawing. Personally I like the PL Montecarlos the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJ Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 PLMCs are pretty dang good for the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazer Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've had many of PLs and never had a draw issue. Like any thin ring gage cigar a little more attention must be paid when smoking the PLs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_jack Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 A lot of folks consider Panatelas and the like to have more flavor. They believe the amount of wrapper to filler ratio has something to do with it. I'm inclined to agree. Unfortunately I've not had any of the listed sticks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oside Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Rafael Gonzales Panetelas Extra: Have not had the opportunity to try yet. Por Larranaga Panetelas: Have had 4 or 5 singles that had a hard to impossible draw. My recent box all have had wonderful draws and the classic sweet, woody, caramel flavor. I recommend these. Por Larranaga Montecarlos: Best Draw. All I've had have a perfect draw and excellent PL flavor. I also recommend these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigarsandmalts Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just had a PLMC a few days ago and it was fantastic - perfect draw and great flavor for being a couple weeks from getting off the truck. Will be looking for another box or two to put away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG3 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 In my opinion only the PLP and the PLMC are consistent performers, decent ROTT (I am not a huge fan of smoking young) and will only get better with time. The RGPE used to be (again, in my experience only) a consistent performer and a great smoke (I'm a big fan of the marca) but after several purchases that resulted in dowels, I stopped pursuing them. Perhaps others can verify whats coming of the table now but I would stick to the other two. JG3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuma Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Montecarlos are great in the morning with a cup of coffee (not buck's) and your weekend morning newspaper. Bought everyone I have ever smoked from our host and have never had one issue. Da Man knows how to pickem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onelove Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Having smoked through multiple boxes of all three in the last few years, I'd say while all enjoyable I only smoke the short fillers at the golf course. The only long filler (montecarlos) are a much better cigar and don't cost much extra. You might get the odd plug in any of them but at such a low price point it doesn't bother me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I've smoked quite a bit of all three, and while I haven't had too many draw issues in any, the PLMC is in a different league than the other two. I'd always spend the extra coin and get the RG Perlas over the RG Panetelas and the PLMC over the PLP. Young, I actually prefer the PLMC to the PLPC. Aged, however, the PLPC really soars. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onelove Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 8 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: I've smoked quite a bit of all three, and while I haven't had too many draw issues in any, the PLMC is in a different league than the other two. I'd always spend the extra coin and get the RG Perlas over the RG Panetelas and the PLMC over the PLP. Young, I actually prefer the PLMC to the PLPC. Aged, however, the PLPC really soars. More succinct than my post but agree 100%. I do have too much Rum or Whisky before I post. Always. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchNRelease Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 PLMCs are my favorite but I've found the most consistent draw on PLPs. I've never had the Rafael Gonzales though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Monte Carlos by a long shot, but I'm assuming it's because they're long filler whereas the other two are mixed filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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