Comments on: Cigar Review: Por Larranaga Cabinet Selection

By: Jared Berel

Jared Berel — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:01:36 +0000

You should check out the cuban version at cgarsltd.co.uk my go to everyday cigar.Truely cost effective and agreat cigar….

Peacefull puffing my freinds!!!

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:16:04 +0000

I am also a big fan of Por Larranaga Cabinet Selection – I found some at The Tobacco Shop In Ridgewood, N.J. (201) 447-2204. Give them a call to see if they are still in stock.

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By: Fuzu

Fuzu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:14:02 +0000

Ooh shoot i just wrote a big comment and as soon as i hit reply it come up blank! Please tell me it worked right? I dont want to write it again if i dont have to! Either the blog glitced out or i am an idiot, the latter doesnt surprise me lol.

By: matt m

matt m — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:09:35 +0000

Not to beat a dead horse but I did want to note that i came across this yesterday in regard to this cigar. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-3PB&cat=3

Matt M.

By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:10:11 +0000

I believe all the cabinet cigars are mild, and that the review has to be taken in context. I was looking for a mild smoke, so it hit the spot.

One final note, Price effects the overall section at times, and I felt availability should be taken into consideration.

Hugh, I thank you for your kind words, comments and continued support.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:07:54 +0000

Thanks for clarifying for me your take on the whole mail order and B&M issue. I love your reviews and you have some of the best reviews on the web. BTW I hate licorice

My local store does carry these along with the montecristo, h. upmann, and romeo cabinet seleccion. I have only smoked the h. upmann and found that one to be very very mild but with a nice flavor. I think all of these cigars just smell amazing.

By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:55:40 +0000

2 points… 1st point.

I deducted points for it not being a mail order cigar for the simple fact not many B&Ms sell these smokes. I’ve searched high and low for them in the NY/NJ area and I have struck out. I am sure other places sell them, but so far I have only found them at Black Cat Cigar Co in Philadelphia, and Holt’s in Philadelphia.

My friend who has a B&M was told he can not carry these smokes because he does not carry enought Altadis products. Making this an elusive cigar to track down. For me that is worth a deduction. Having to drive to Philadelphia for the cigar makes it difficult for the cigar smoker to enjoy them.

I live in NY State where our tobacco tax just went up to 46% plus the SCHIP. I still do 90% of my cigar purchases in NY and NJ (30%).

The review should of read due to limited availability

Point #2

I gave the flavor of this cigar a 30/30 due to the fact that these notes work for me. Flavor/Notes is the only catagory in my eyes that is user specific. For me if is perfect, if you hate licorice it is a 0/30.

By: Hugh

Hugh — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:44:33 +0000

What I dont understand is why it would take points off his review of the cigar. whether you can order it through mail order or just B&M stores I just think it should not reflect on the score of a cigar.

By: Se7en_Vandalay

Se7en_Vandalay — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:34:40 +0000

Great review Barry. I am a fan of licorice/anise notes. And like Jerry commented, with a perfect falvor score this has to move up the list on smokes to try.

Hugh – FYI you can mail order from B&M’s. If you follow Barry, you know he’s a HUGE supporter of his local B&M’s as well as many which aren’t local. And we all understand the importance of supporting them. But in my case, I’m in CO and don’t have a B&M that carries some of the smokes that I want. What do I do? First try to find a B&M that does and order through them. If not then I go to a Big Box cigar retailer. But we all do our part to support our local shops.