Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: Partagás Série D No. 4
Cigar Stats Brand Owner:Habanos SA Factory: Real Fábrica de Tabacos de Partagás (Partagás Royal Cigar Factory), Havana, Cuba
Model/Vitola: Partagás Série D No. 4 / Robusto
Size: 4.875" x 50 RG
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Don Jaime Partagás began manufacturing cigars in 1827 and put his own name on his line of cigars in 1845. That same year, Jaime opened his famous factory named Real Fábrica de Tabacos de Partagás (Partagás Royal Cigar Factory) at 520 Industria Street, Havana, Cuba. The Habanos SA Partagás line of cigars is still produced in that factory today. Mysteriously, Don Jaime was found dead on one of his plantations in Vuelta Abajo. It is rumored the cause was related to love affairs, jealousy and revenge. After his death, the brand passed to Ramon Cifuentes in 1889 and was owned by Cifuentes y Cia prior to nationalization, earning a mention by name in English novelist Evelyn Waugh's 1945 work, Brideshead Revisited. The business grew significantly under Ramon's stewardship.
I am fairly new to cigar smoking (less than a year) and consequently have not had time to try as many brands as some of you out there. I continually browse the hype and reviews online and there seems to be quite a following for the Partagás Série D No. 4 (PSD4) although most folks who write about it are outside the USA (wonder why?). I just had to give this famous blockbuster a try and I was not disappointed. Rolls right up there to number one on my hit parade.
Bottom line up front ...
Ever notice how the really good smokes touted as powerhouses come off a little less "strong" than expected but full of complex flavor and nuances. Has been my experience anyway. For full-bodied, full flavored cigar lovers, whatever you do, if you have the chance don't miss trying this cigar. Although it isn't cheap, the smoking experience is beyond words.
Prelight
Upon first inspection the construction looks a little rough, with a very slight tooth to the reddish brown colored wrap. Stick is firm to the touch and fairly light in the hand. Pre-light aroma is very subtle. Foot has an earthy kind of scent. The head is triple capped beautifully and clipped clean. I was gifted five of these "right out of the box" (box code PGT JUL06) by a good friend and smoked two for this review.
Burn
The foot toasted and lit easily. It burned straight but the burn line was slightly tilted until the last third when everything got back to perfect. No torch corrections required. The ash was light gray and solid as a rock. I only ashed this cigar twice. Once at about 2 and a half inches (half the cigar) and then with about an inch to go. The ash wouldn't fall with a tap. I had to bump the side of the ashtray to make it fall. Should have just let the thing go till the end but fear of lap ash got to me.
Flavor
Starts pretty smooth for a "powerhouse." A deep, woody and dark toast core is complemented by hints of white pepper and nuts. Finish is smooth and lingering. The nose is very creamy with hints of leather and pepper (a light twang). First third is almost buttery with strength in the medium category. Second third picks up a little intensity with flavors building. The last third is just fantastic with a crescendo Andrew Lloyd Weber would be proud of. The flavors are intense. Some coffee and a slight caramel edge creeps in to top everything off. I think when they call this a powerhouse they must be referring to the flavor. Just incredible. Get out your roach-clip cause your gonna want to get every last bit-o-smoke this stick has to offer.
Strength
Deceiving. It starts like a kitten and ends like a lion. The nicotine didn't even kick me that bad. Got to say though, the flavors at nub time are strong.
Price
Can't get these in my local B&M (duh) but online prices have them running anywhere between $11 and $27 per stick if you buy singles and between $7 and $9.50 if you purchase a box of 25. Worth the price IMO.
My take ...
A connoisseurs cigar! Sure wish they were readily available to me. I will always be on the lookout for this one. This cigar will definitely be on my special occasion cigar list.
Like it ... Absolutely Yes
Buy it again ... I will have to defer to my attorney on that
Recommend it ... To those who can get these, Yes, Yes, Yes
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject: A little time to relax
When I first received my 3-pack of PSD #4's, I immediately fired one up. I was somewhat disappointed with that first one, but it had just traveled for some time outside of a humidity-controlled environment during the most humid season. I let the second "relax" in my humi for a week before I lit it. This helped, but still had burn problems, and the wrapper split halfway through. The last one sit in my humi for 2 months, and I was preparing for a nice meal with family at a very good italian restaurant on my birthday, so I decided to give the PSD one last shot for greatness. After a fine meal, I lit it on the way home. Wow, what a difference a little humi time made! This was one of the finest apres-dinner cigars I have had to this date. I was thoroughly enjoying a slow peaceful ride home, enjoying the sights and sounds, when the wrapper split again halfway through.
All in all, I would say this cigar is a must try, but give it plenty of time to relax in your humi. With the burn problems and wrapper issues, taken together with the price tag, I don't know if I will purchase these again. As I am typing this, I am finishing a coyolar. I would have enjoyed my experience that evening just as much with this, or any number of, legal smokes that can be obtained for much less than the PSD.
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Don Jaime Partagás began manufacturing cigars in 1827 and put his own name on his line of cigars in 1845. That same year, Jaime opened his famous factory named Real Fábrica de Tabacos de Partagás (Partagás Royal Cigar Factory) at 520 Industria Street, Havana, Cuba. The Habanos SA Partagás line of cigars is still produced in that factory today. Mysteriously, Don Jaime was found dead on one of his plantations in Vuelta Abajo. It is rumored the cause was related to love affairs, jealousy and revenge. After his death, the brand passed to Ramon Cifuentes in 1889 and was owned by Cifuentes y Cia prior to nationalization, earning a mention by name in English novelist Evelyn Waugh's 1945 work, Brideshead Revisited. The business grew significantly under Ramon's stewardship.
