Initial Thoughts
Over the past few years, we've had the opportunity to smoke a few of the “Goldie” line from La Palina. At the end of 2020, we reviewed the La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 6. Later, in 2021, we had a chance to smoke and review the La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 1 Lancero. And today, we're going to look at the latest addition to the line for 2024, the La Palina Goldie Prominente Series 3.
As with the previous La Palina Goldies, the Prominente Series 3 was beautiful. The silky wrapper was flawless and enticing. The cigar smelled good, even before it was lit. Once cut, the cold draw flavors were of cedar and other wood.
After lighting the La Palina Goldie Prominente Series 3, the flavors of leather, spice, and wood persisted. Is this latest Goldie worth $24? Let's find out.
CigarScore:
Brand: La Palina
Line: Goldie
Size: 6 1/2 x 48
Cut: Guillotine
Light: Torch
Price: $24.00 – Luxury Cigar Club
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Smoke Time: 90 minutes
Strength: ••••
Final Thoughts
I got to smoke the $24 La Palina Goldie Prominente Series 3 for about an hour and a half, and I really enjoyed the flavors. Additionally, the construction was just perfect.
I really enjoyed the spicy nuttiness that this cigar brought to my palate. But, the price isn't something to ignore. If the La Palina Goldie Prominente Series 3 came in at $18, this would've been not just a home run, but a grand slam.
Regardless of the price, this cigar was flawless. And, it tasted really good. Two things that are paramount, and earn the La Palina Goldie Prominente Series 3 a CigarScore 5.