Strada Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just wrote a Partagas Maduro no 1 review on my blog and figured I would share with the great FOHers here. You can see the the full review here with more pics. Pre light: One of the aspects of sitting down and reviewing a cigar I like the most is taking the time to taste the cigar unlit just to taste the flavors the raw tobacco gives you. The Partagas Maduro no 1 is giving me some interesting flavors. At cold, I get a minty freshness feeling on the tongue along with some algae flavors. This cigar is still fresh and full of youth. The box code is EML MAY15 It is now spark’o’clock 1st third: Right after I lit, the cigar gives me some bread like flavors. I can’t exactly pin point it but it is along the line of toast, rye bread or maybe even pumpernickel bread. This is quite tasty. Unlike the other brothers of the Partagas line, this one has little spiciness but some sweetness instead. It sits at medium body with a surprising long finish. For this review, I decided to start with the good ol’ cold sparkling water with lemon. I find it clears the palate very well without leaving too much taste in the mouth to alter the cigar tasting experience. 2nd third As I move along this cigar, the body seems to be staying comfortably at medium body. The flavours are quite vibrant and vivid but very muted. This reminds me of a wine that is served too cold where you need to let it rest for a while to really taste it. The bread aspect is still there it is toasted or maybe even slightly burned bread. Just like the Por Larranaga Picadores, a couple of months to a year of waiting time needed to be able estimate the ideal aging time for this cigar. 3rd third On the last part of the cigar, I get a lot more sweetness coming. This is very nice. It has transformed the bread to cinnamon brioche with raisins. The body is also evolving and settling at medium full. That is quite an impressive change and it was much needed to keep my interest going. On the last few draws the smoke is very full of deep complex flavours. It changes very much from the rest of the cigars. I get flavors of licorice and believe it or not, notes of fabric, similar to the smell of new and raw denim or cotton. It might sound bizarre but this is quite interesting and pleasant. The Partagas Maduro no 1 would be quite an interesting cigar to review again in a year to see about its aging capacity and development but so far, I find it to be pretty nice addition to the Habanos portfolio. 7.75/10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 "Notes of fabric"? Someone left a few threads in the bundles? Good writeup Simon. Keep em coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 "Notes of fabric"? Someone left a few threads in the bundles? Good writeup Simon. Keep em coming. Just like Cat urine notes in a good wine....it is a thing Frank! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennettjohnl Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nice review, interested in giving these a try if I can pick up a box from a 24:24. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nice review. Can't wait to try the ones I have coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassbase Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 From what I've read these should be interesting to try! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice review. Algae, I like that description. I find at times I taste what I describe as tidal pool or uni/sea urchin - briny, marine-like though not quite fishy. Imagine algae or perhaps seaweed could be a close approximation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice review and good to see the potential ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice review ..looking forward to trying a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in0gravity Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Very Nice Review. Have you noticed any similarities to the Cohiba Maduro 5 Line? This is one thing that struck me with the Maduro No. 1 is that it was close (flavorwise) to the Cohiba Maduro 5 line. regards Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooser1574 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I didn't know these existed. Good too know. Can't wait to get my hands on some. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Very Nice Review. Have you noticed any similarities to the Cohiba Maduro 5 Line? This is one thing that struck me with the Maduro No. 1 is that it was close (flavorwise) to the Cohiba Maduro 5 line. regards Lars Lars, I smoked a bunch of Maduro 5 when they came out but never really came back to them. From what I remever, I can't say they reassemble but I should look for a single or two to compare. Thanks for the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strada Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 I didn't know these existed. Good too know. Can't wait to get my hands on some. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Recent release Kooser. Let us know how they are when you smoke one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarbigboy Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Just had my first today. Incredibly aesthetic looking in the box. Fragrance of heaven. Smooth, tasty, but back bone of Partagas power. I'll try one every few months to see how they develop. Yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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