Let's cut straight to this pocket-sized smoke. The Partagas Puritos packs Cuban DNA into a 4⅛" x 32 ring gauge machine-made stick priced at $89.96/50ct. Perfect coffee break companion with 15-20 minute smoke time. The Cameroon wrapper glistens with that telltale light oil sheen - surprisingly decent construction for a budget stick.
Initial pepper kick mellows into woody sweetness - think cedar planks dipped in raw honey. Smoke output stays modest but consistent. Burn line holds razor-straight despite machine-made origins.
Cocoa powder and roasted nuts emerge through the earthy core. Draw tightens slightly around the midpoint - quick ash tap recommended. Retrohale reveals faint cinnamon spice that doesn't overstay.
Leather and black tea notes take over with increased nicotine presence. Stop at last inch unless you enjoy char bitterness. Leaves clean mineral aftertaste rather than cloying residue.
Dry-box for 2 hours pre-smoke - the slightly overhumidified stock benefits from airflow. Pairs better with bitter drinks (black coffee/espresso martini) than sugary cocktails. Not for nicotine lightweights despite "medium" rating.
