Brand: Partagas
Line: Serie D. No. 4
Length x Ring Gauge: 4 7/8 x 50 robusto
Country of Origin: Cuba (purely a Cuban puro as the wrapper, binder AND filler are from Cuba)
Strength: Full bodied
Date: 3/2003 (first time), 11/2009 (latest)
I have been 50/50 with Cuban cigars. Either the cigar will have a nice even burn, be rich in flavor (with notes of pepper or even cocoa), have a nice aroma and a smooth finish, OR they will burn unevenly, and taste like burnt toast. I attribute this variation to the fact that most of the families who traditionally rolled cigars left and set up shop somewhere else after La Revolutión (I always wondered if Che Guevara wore a Che Guevara t-shirt).
I have smoked this type of cigar multiple times in multiple locations (from NYC, Athens Greece, Newcastle UK and Grenada West Indies) and it never fails. It is by far the most consistent cigar I have smoked. It is rich in flavor and packs a great punch (for those seeking the nicotine rush). As you smoke the cigar, the nuances begin to vary from slight hints of cocoa to a spicy pepper. The finish is also very smooth and does not leave a bitter aftertaste. Overall a very smooth, very rich cigar that is at the apex of pantheon of fine cigars. I prefer a nice glass of cabernet sauvignon, or a shiraz with this cigar. A full bodied wine would bring out more subtle nuances with this full bodied cigar.
Overall: 10/10 (my perfect cigar)
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