panatela

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A panatela is a type of cigar characterized by its long, slender, and straight-sided shape. The term "panatela" originates from Spanish, ultimately deriving from the Latin word for bread. This particular cigar style has been in use since at least 1847. A variant spelling, "panetela," is also recognized and refers to the same type of cigar.12

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A panatela is a thin cigar open at both ends, usually about 5 inches long with a straight shape but sometimes having a shoulder, or drawn-in portion, at the mouth end; originally it had a finished top that had to be cut off before smoking. A…
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A panatela is a thin cigar open at both ends, usually about 5 inches long with a straight shape but sometimes having a shoulder, or drawn-in portion, at the mouth end; originally it had a finished top that had to be cut off before smoking. A…
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