Pd4 vs pd5

[mistaforty]

Had given a friend a d4 he loved it and ordered some d5 from a reputable source. He thought they were fake because they werent as good. and I assured him they weren't fake. The d4 I gave him had at least 2 years on it and I'm sure he ran thru the d5 as soon as he got them. My question is what are the differences because I also told him I don't believe they are entirely the same cigar. I've not had a d5 so I couldn't be sure enough about what he was tasting to explain it to him other than the age and they're probably not the same stick.

 

[mistaforty]

Bump anyone?

 

[thejavaman]

The PSD4 is regular production and measures 4.9 x 50. The PSD5 is an EL and measures 4.3 x 50. All EL's are supposedly made with tobacco aged at least 2 years. That is the only difference I know of. I've never had a PSD5, so I can't comment on flavor differences. You'd think the PSD5 would be a "better" version of the PSD4, but as you know, taste is a very subjective thing.

http://www.habanos.com/article.aspx?aid=487&lang=en

http://www.cigarinspector.com/partagas/partagas-serie-d-no-5-limited-edition-2008 - "As for the eventual comparison with the Serie D No. 4, it's not the same cigar, that's for sure. I would say that this limited edition is slightly less powerful and less balanced than its famous brother."

 

[StogieNinja]

I prefer the PSD4 myself. Cheaper, longer, and performs better.

Not to say I'd turn down a PSD5. Both are delicious!

 

[Jfire]

I bought a 10 pack a couple years back and thought they were pretty bland. So much to say the worse Party I've ever had. Which I've only said once.....

 

[cvm4]

I bought a 10 pack a couple years back and thought they were pretty bland. So much to say the worse Party I've ever had. Which I've only said once.....

Which one are you talking about? :dunno:


I like both, but would lean towards PSd4 because of the non-EL factor.

 

[sofc]

I think I'm in the minority but I don't like the PS4

 

[PuffinBajan]

I favor the PSD4 over the PSD5, mainly because of the availability and EL sticks are mainly reg production sticks but in a diferent vitola/size for more $. Honestly I'll stay away from EL unless im certain its a different blend.

 

[srduggins]

The PSD5 is now a regular release since 2011. It no longer has the EL wrapper. I haven't smoked many of them, but I actually prefer it to the PSD4. Although, I'm not a fan of the PSD4.

 

[Jfire]

The 08 release is the Psd5 El that I referred to....

 

[Alwayslit]

the 4 aged