Partagas Salomones Cigar Review

Brand Name: Partagas Salomones
Length: 184mm
Ring: 57
Score: 3.5/5

Origin and Availability

The Partagas Salomones Cigar is from Cuba. It's hand - made, and was made specifically for La Casa del Habanos outlets, so it's not commonly available in regular shops. In 2009, it was sold at around $16 each.

Appearance

The cigar has a rating of 4.5/5 for appearance. It's a perfecto shape with a larger - than - usual Partagas band and a second LCDH band. It's visually appealing, and you can admire the roller's skills when holding it.

Construction

With a rating of 2.5/5, construction was an issue. It was hard to light, even after being dry - boxed for 24 hours. It had an uneven burn, a loose draw, and produced very little smoke. However, it didn't completely ruin the smoking experience, just made it mediocre.

Flavor

Flavor is rated 4/5. In the beginning, flavors of spice, wood, and earth are strong. Dividing the 7 - inch cigar into quarters, each taking about 25 minutes:

First quarter: Medium - bodied, nothing exceptional.
Second quarter: Spice fades, and earthy, leathery, and woody flavors come to the front. Nuts and coffee flavors appear between the second and third quarters.
Last quarter: Spice returns, and there's a significant increase in power.

Value

Value is rated 3/5. There seems to be ageing potential, but it's necessary to check if construction issues are recurrent by trying more samples from different boxes. The reviewer wants to try a 2008 re - release as reviews of it are mostly positive, unlike the more mixed reviews of 2009 boxes.