Partagas Serie D No. 4
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Size: Robusto
Pre Light
I bought a box of these a few months back and have been letting them sit for a while now. A box of 25 will run you about $175 if you can find them. I decided they have sat long enough and it was time to break them out. This Cuban classic is a nice light brown color with no major veins running through it. As like all Cubans it is triple capped and has a nice red band with gold lettering. With a snip from the cutter it is opened up with a nice free draw. The cold draw is sweet with a little spice as is the same of the aroma off the wrapper.
First Third
As you first light up this Serie D you are met with pepper and wood. With every puff you take your palette is coated with tons of creamy white smoke. The burn is good so far and as you get about an inch into it you are met with a nice sweet spice kind of a cinnamon or nutmeg.
2nd Third
The burn has needed a few touch ups in the second third but nothing to complain about. The spice has faded away to almost disappearing but the nice wood and sweet flavors are still there. The ash is a little flakey on the ends but seems to be pretty solid in the middle.
Final Third
The spice has kicked back up and is joined with a nice earthy flavor to go along with the wood flavor that has been the mainstay of this cigar. The burn was a little wacky on this one but wasn’t anything to rip your hair out over. The ash held on for over an inch and the smoke just poured out of this stick throughout the whole time it was lit.
Overall
This is one on those Cuban cigars you have to try and is a mainstay in my humidor. The flavors were strong and complex. It is always a nice experience smoking one of these sticks and this one didn’t disappoint. This is one you want to smoke down to the nub.
Keep em burnin’
Griff
August 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM
One of my fav cubans. Just had one the other day…ash held for about 2″
August 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM
I love these things great flavor without all the power
August 8, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Griff we are becoming the home of the Cuban lol. Oh boy I hear the sirens. Great review and one I need to try.
August 8, 2011 at 10:06 PM
If the cops come I’m claiming the fifth and blaming u
August 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Great Review, you guys are a great site, you keep me checking daily.
August 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM
We thank u for all your support bro. It’s u guys that keep it going
August 8, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Good review. I like these a lot, but I’m also a huge fan of Partagas habanos. I wish I could find the regional editions of some of the habanos easier.
August 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM
If u find them u know I want in lol
August 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Great Review, Griff. Way to jack it outta the park Big Papi style. Keep up the great work brother…GO SOX
August 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM
We’re on a roll brother
August 8, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Had a Partagas a few days ago, wasnt this one but it was solid. Already listed that one as a rebuy I’ll be on the look out for this one too. thanks Griff
August 8, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Had a Partagas a few days ago, wasnt this one but it was solid too. already listed it as a rebuy, Ill be on the lookout for this one too. Thx Griff
August 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Bravo! I like this stogie too… it also pairs really well with malts and bourbons.
August 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Sounds great Griff. Thanks for the review.
August 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Been a while since I’ve had one of these but it wasn’t one of my favorites at the time, but your review is making me consider giving it another go. Thanks for the review and keep up the good work.