Review of Partagás Lusitanias Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007

• Brand: Partagás
• Length: 193mm
• Ring Gauge: 49
• Score: 4.5/5

Origin and Format

The Partagás Lusitanias Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007 is from Cuba. Its format is Prominentes / Double Corona, with a size of 193 x 20 mm (7.6 x 49). It's hand - made, and a box of 15 cigars costs around $1,599.

Appearance

It has a rating of 4.75/5. The cigar is unusually uniform, with few or no spines. There's consistency from the first to the last stick in the box. The wrapper and binder have light oiling, and it's arrow - straight with no variances in thickness or density.

Construction

It has a rating of 4/5. The burn is a shortcoming. Lighting produces a delicate plume of blue smoke and a chalk - white ash that stays for 4 - 6 centimeters. The burn along the length lacks evenness, often requiring multiple corrections.

Flavor

It has a rating of 4.75/5. The cigar offers earthy, woody, and peaty tones. It's remarkably free of bitter tannins, with a consistent taste from foot to head. There's just a slight hint of oiliness.

Value

It has a rating of 3.5/5. The price is high, but it comes in an airtight collector’s case, allowing easy control of taste and humidity over time.

If you have a list of fine Cuban cigars to enjoy, the Partagás Lusitanias Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007 is a great choice.