Partagás - Partagás de Luxe

[AlexOk]

This 10 year old cigar I found at a small dealer. I would have expected much from the outside, but no well-filled, walk-in humidor.

RG: 40

Length: 140 mm

Longfiller, totalmente a mano, tubo

Optics:

The cigar is dressed in a dull colorado. This sleek wrapper shows only a slight veining.

Cold smell:

In the foreground a floral aromatic smell of rose and orchid is noticeable. This rather rare feeling confused a little at first. Finally, I expected more flavors of chocolate and hazelnut, which are in place, but only subtly.

1st third:

The Cuban cigar starts typically quite earthy. But instead of woody notes mineral impressions are perceived, that reminds of calcium.

2nd third:

Towards th mids the cigar becomes sweeter. Kind of Vanilla and fine hazelnut chocolate. Furthermore fruity and floral (wildflowers). As a contrast, a slight peat aroma.

3rd third:

At the end of the cigar becomes woody again. But also somewhat smoky. One gets the impression of scorched wood. Finally I find the missing earthy impressions. Cardamom forms a spicy facet.

Strength:

Although the cigar started mild, it developed a typical Partagás strength lager.

Burning / ash:

The medium-gray ash forms a solid cylinder with a cracked, stripy surface.

[pedromendes]

This was the first real Cuban cigar I bought (in Havana) and smoked. It's definitely cheap and cheerful, but has a special place in my heart for being the first.

[nikesupremedunk]

Never seen this particular cigar but it looks pretty interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[Lotusguy]

Love the gold colored tubes - one of the few Partagas that I actually enjoyed