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Partagas Lusitanias - 25 cigars [7.6 x 49]
The Partagas Lusitanias is a real gem of a double corona.
- • One of the most appreciated Double Coronas throughout the world.
- • Giving yourself a Lusitania from Partagas is giving yourself the pleasure of smoking one of the best cigars in the world.
Find an excuse to spare 2 hours to savor its flavor. You'll be glad you did.
Presentation
The Partagas Lusitanias comes in a dress box of 25 cigars with Habanos Packing Code CB-UW-C/L-12,13-n-25.
Dimensions:
Length: 194mm
Diameter: 19.45mm
Ring Gauge: 49
Shape: Double Corona
Appearance:
The Lusitanias is a sight to behold. The wrapper on this Lusitanias looks beautiful. It is on the dark side with hardly a vein, oily, hard to the touch with a slight box press and a perfect cap.
Smoking Notes:
Before lighting up
The pre-light draw tells us it will draw well and give a light cedar flavor. Showcasing sweet notes with some cedar hints, and a pleasant deep spiciness.
Burn/ Draw
Even burn throughout and a mouth filling draw with billowing smoke.
Initial third:
The aromas that stand out in the first third are spices and leathery notes. After the first few draws, the cinnamon and ginger flavors are joined by coffee and cacao notes. The cigar is very well balanced in terms of flavors. All the spicy flavors are in full blown by the end of the first third.
Middle third:
The second third continues on the same path, with the addition of moist soil aromas that reveals the richness of the cigar. Many flavors start appearing, bitterness from coffee aromas, spice from cinnamon, sweetness from caramel. The burn is still perfect and the draw remains amazing as well.
Final third:
The final third is once again incredibly rich. The mixture of spices and bitterness is still incredibly there, with notes of Asian spices and bitter chocolate. Herbal touches also start appearing towards the end, and all that makes a cigar that is hard to put down. This gem delivers it until the nub.
In summary, many aficionados claim this is the best cigar in the world, right up there with the Hoyo De Monterrey double corona.
Smoking time:
120 - 180 Minutes
Additional Information
| Brand | Partagas |
|---|---|
| Box of | 25 |
| Length | 7.6 inches (194mm) |
| Ring Gauge | 49 |
| Factory Shape | Double Corona/Prominente |
| Strength | Full |
| Packing Code | CB-UW-C/L-12,13-n-25 |
Reviews
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Awesome after a few months rest
, 10/9/2017
By Mark - This is a follow up to my 8/12/17 review. The additional two months of rest in the humidor did wonders for these cigars. It is now smoking wonderfully--burn and draw issues no longer exist. These cigars will still benefit from more aging and am excited to monitor the taste progression, having a cigar every couple of months.
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Double Corona Heaven
, 8/13/2017
By Capistrano -
My box of 25 from Cigar Terminal arrived in perfect condition. I smoked one after letting it sit for 48 hours in my humidor and then a second after 3 weeks. Here are my thoughts: the construction was on point with no visible imperfections in the wrappers. The burn was even throughout the cigars. This cigar is medium bodied with no dramatic nicotine punch. From the initial draw to the last I tasted 4-5 different notes which in mind is what makes this cigar such a complex standout. I had distinct tastes of leather, citrus, wood, cocoa, floral, and cream. The cream especially noticeable in the second cigar I smoked. I did NOT want this cigar to end. At one point, 3 consecutive retrohales brought 3 different notes. I have heard that these sticks will get even better with time, unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to wait. This is my desert island cigar.
To qualify the greatness of this stick, let me explain that I smoked, (the 2016 cigar of the year), an LFD's Andalusian Bull a day or so after smoking my second Lusitania...besides the Bull's outstanding label, it was dull in comparison to the Lusitania. -
Still young
, 8/8/2017
By Mark -
I got my box pretty quickly from CT and cigars are in almost perfect condition. There was one cigar where the wrapper is coming off by the foot. I figure I may have to cut the part where the wrapper is coming off.
I smoked the first stick 5 days after arrival, letting it rest in the humidor for a few days. The cigar was from July 2016 so it is still very young. The draw in the beginning of the cigar is very tight and the flavor was a bit bland. I assume this is due to lack of aging along with needing time for humidity to balance out. Due to it being a large stick, I figure I will try another one out after another couple of weeks in the humidor. -
Will buy again soon.
, 1/20/2017
By Bilbo - These sticks are amazing. Great draw, burn and flavor. As always Cigar Terminal delivered on time and in perfect condition.
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A classic
, 3/13/2016
By Edward - This is a cigar that I find difficult to keep in the humidor - I can't seem to let them age! The good news is that they are an excellent smoke right out of the box, although I was able to age some for 2 years. They only get better.
