Por Larrañaga Valiosos Edición Regional Suiza Review

• Brand Name: Por Larrañaga Valiosos Edición Regional Suiza
• Length: 156mm (6⅛″)
• Ring: 52
• Score: 3/5

General Information

Originating from Cuba, the Valiosos is a handmade pyramid - shaped cigar released in 2009. It has dimensions of 156 x 21 mm (6.1 x 52) and an official weight of 14.26g. It's a limited - edition regional cigar, with only 2400 boxes distributed in Switzerland. A box of 25 costs around $450, and a single cigar can cost about $22.

Appearance

It has a Colorado wrapper with prominent veins and a lot of oil on it, which can almost rub off on hands when handled. It got a 4/5 rating.

Construction

At first glance, it seems a well - designed Cuban puro. Part below the tapered cap was hard, but it wasn't plugged. The initial draw was tight but became easier after a few puffs. It lit easily, with an even burn and draw. The ash holds well. It was rated 3.5/5.

Flavor

• One third: The first few puffs were spicy, with coffee and dark - chocolate tastes and smells.
• Two thirds and three thirds: The smoke turned to a bitter cedar flavor, with no flavor evolution. The strength also waned. It was rated 3/5.

Value

It was mid - range in price. Considering the cost and expectations, a more complex and lively cigar would have been more satisfying. It got a 2.5/5 rating.

Overall, the cigar has an elegant appearance and reasonable construction, but the static flavor and bland experience make it less likely for a repurchase.