Partagas Serie E No 2 Sept 15 *No Box Code*

[irratebass]

This cigar was gifted to me, so I do not have a box code, but I have the year, so that's 1 point for me....Yay go me!

 

This cigar is packed full, I have a good feeling about this. This is a fat bastard.....a quick jump to CCW I do see that this beast is a 54 rg....whew, ok here we go. 

 

The cigar is velvety smooth to the touch, there are some seams, but there are no visible veins. I go ahead and punch the cigar, and right away on the cold draw I am greeted with a really nice peanut and cream flavor. Alright, so far I'm digging this. I think this may be my 1st time smoking a Serie E No 2.....so this is a treat for me. 

 

Ok, so let's light up. Ok right away there is more cream, and peanuts, but there is a hint of cinnamon or caramel. Very nice so far. 

 

1/3

 

Still getting the same notes as before, but now there is a floral element especially on the retro and a bit of nutmeg on the finish.

 

2/3

really no change up....that's fine with me, as long as it continues to smoke well I'm happy. really enjoying this cigar so far. 

 

3/3

As I progress into the final third there is a bit of spice and some bread that has creeped into the mix. 

 

Had to put the cigar down with an inch to go.....not bad right?

 

Draw

 

Was nice, that had a little resistance to it, which is fine with me, no complaints, and plenty of smoke output.

 

Burn

 

Only had a couple of touch ups, no complaints.

 

Construction

 

Top notch. Had no issues, but it did get a little hot at the very end, but that's to be expected. 

 

Overall

 

This was a fantastic smoke. Like I mentioned I don't think I've ever had this cigar before. There was plenty of peanut, cream, a bit of spice some nutmeg and bread to really hold my interest, and really rounded out the cigar. 

 

I can't recommend this cigar enough.

 

90/100

 

 

 

 

[nKostyan]

Great review!
Here's what's bugging me: the 2011 release... strong cigar... but there are no reviews of the aged anywhere . The cigar is magnificent in a year after production. Who smoked 2011-2013 years? Should we age E2?

[irratebass]

Thanks, this was a 15, so if you want my opinion then YES, age them

[rcarlson]

Mine smoked so good earlier today, I'm not seeing that age will necessarily improve it.  I'd like to find out, but my grubby mitts wouldn't allow it.  I can't wait for the next.  

One thing: I didn't get the peanut but I did get a smoked almond or something kinda nutty like it throughout.  Other than that, you and I had the same experience.  Not usually a fan of the monster RG, but in this case it probably is key for all of the flavors to come together.  

Question for you, Irratebass.  Are you a pissed-off 

 

or 

[irratebass]

6 minutes ago, rcarlson said:

Mine smoked so good earlier today, I'm not seeing that age will necessarily improve it.  I'd like to find out, but my grubby mitts wouldn't allow it.  I can't wait for the next.  

One thing: I didn't get the peanut but I did get a smoked almond or something kinda nutty like it throughout.  Other than that, you and I had the same experience.  Not usually a fan of the monster RG, but in this case it probably is key for all of the flavors to come together.  

Question for you, Irratebass.  Are you a pissed-off 

 

or 

Definitely the latter, I always say it's bass, not bass. ?