Partagas Serie D

oldsoulrevival

Has anyone ever had one of these? It's pretty much my most desired cigar, but I don't have any idea how to get them, and so, I have to rely on tales from BOTLs and SOTLs to fuel my enjoyment of them lol (woe is I)... Seriously, though, what are they like?

docbp87

What are they like? Oily leather, sweet Christmas spice, and a fair amount of body for a CC. This is when they are on. When they aren't at their best, which lately has been my experience, perhaps due to large production numbers, they lack balance, and the bold flavors that I think of as quintessentially Partagas. The Shorts and 898v are more consistent in my experience.

Steve2010

oldsoulrevival

docbp87

oldsoulrevival:

I've heard the no. 4 is the best, and it is a smaller vitola as you mentioned.

It is definitely sort of a gateway cigar for those looking to get into Habanos from NCs. Partagas and Bolivar are the two marcas that I always think someone used to smoking strong Nicaraguan cigars should look at early on when trying CCs. Ramon Allones would probably be third on the list, RASS specifically.

blurr

Don't worry oldsoul I'm in the same boat as you. Eventually I'll try a few to see what all the fuss is about, but for now I'm happy with the legal blends I have access to.

The Sniper

Shaun.Harrison87

docbp87:

oldsoulrevival:

I've heard the no. 4 is the best, and it is a smaller vitola as you mentioned.

It is definitely sort of a gateway cigar for those looking to get into Habanos from NCs. Partagas and Bolivar are the two marcas that I always think someone used to smoking strong Nicaraguan cigars should look at early on when trying CCs. Ramon Allones would probably be third on the list, RASS specifically.

Agreed. The cigars you listed are all great CCs under $10/each...PSP2, PSD4, Party Shorts, BBF, RASS, HdM EE, HdM #2 to name a few

rzaman

Partagas D is a decent Cuban cigar. A year ago they released a limited edition version which is even better. I brought a box from Madrid. However, they dry out pretty quickly. I put them with 70 humidity and they came back to life. My personal experience is, smoke it as a morning cigar because the flavor is mild to medium. The typical Cuban flowery, fruity flavor is there but it is not a complex cigar. The finish is short and miss the mouthful, round flavor. I think I will not buy a box in the future unless they come up with more robust blend. It is like as usual Cuban Trinidad and Cuaba blend, start with a nice spiciness then slowly loose the complex aroma. however, it can be enjoyable if you smoke it very slowly. maybe my expectation was too high. Please don't get me wrong, it is a enjoyable cigar.

oldsoulrevival:

Has anyone ever had one of these? It's pretty much my most desired cigar, but I don't have any idea how to get them, and so, I have to rely on tales from BOTLs and SOTLs to fuel my enjoyment of them lol (woe is I)... Seriously, though, what are they like?

dowjr1

+1 on rzman's comments...I have had some of the PSD4s and was underwhelmed...fairly mild and while relativley tasty, it did not have the richness I would like in a ISOM. I need more body and this was just not it.

rzaman

Dowjr1, try Partagas Serie P No.2 then. You will get more flavor and body. This is a great cigar with five years aged tobacco from Vuelta Abajo region. Some people say they are from Alejandro Robiana's firm. However, if you are looking for a bold cuban cigar then try Don Alejandro, Boliver or Ramon Allones Gigantes.

dowjr1:

+1 on rzman's comments...I have had some of the PSD4s and was underwhelmed...fairly mild and while relativley tasty, it did not have the richness I would like in a ISOM. I need more body and this was just not it.

docbp87

dowjr1:

I need more body and this was just not it.

You're going to be disappointed with every CC you smoke then. A "Full bodied" CC is about comparable to a medium bodied Nicaraguan cigar.

Jetmech_63

I liked the D but loved the P! I loaded up on them when i was overseas but due to lack of willpower smoked all of them on the way home:). Have a few friends in the gulf now who are going to send/bring some back. Will advise when they become available to spread the wealth.

Bucking W

JHewey

rzaman

dowjr1

I will have to try the P's now...sounds like a profile I would like better than the D's. Thanks for the recommendation boys.

Steve2010

BigT06

BigT06

JDH

docbp87

rzaman

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