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I have never had a CC, but I have a Patargas - Habana Serie D. No. 4 waiting in the humi for a special occasion. So what should I expect?
 

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In 1845, Don Jaime Partag&#225;s opened up for the first time this famous factory at 520 Industria Street, Havana. A Partagas cigar dispels all doubts, but one should beware of imitations. All Partagas sizes are recognized by their fragrance and half-strong flavor and their usually light color wrapper.

Expect a wonderful experience.
 

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be prepared to be drawn to the Dark Side, in this case a very expensive dark side.

May the force be with you :grin:
 

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Had this been my first cuban cigar, I probably would have thought "What's all the fuss about?"

Many people love these cigars, I do not like them at all. I have tried them many ways, young and old, and it's just not for me. That being said, I hope you like it and enjoy it. It's a much different animal than anything NC.
 
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This was my first cc and I loved it, since then, I have found that I am a Partagas fan. But not everyone has the same taste, you really wont know what to expect until you smoke it.
 
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A BOTL was kind enough to give me a couple of these that have over a year on them, I am waiting till a gorgeous day, when I will enjoy one on my balcony for the first time. It is already saved as my first CC experience which I have not had yet. Let me know how your series d4 goes... I am excited about mine.
 

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Do your best to walk into the smoke without expectations and you will be better off. There are many different brands of Cuban Cigars, just like with NCs and they all have their own unique flavors. And these flavors do vary within the same brand. I happen to love Partagas, they are one of my favorite brands, but like Kevin, I've yet to have a PSD4 that's blown me away. Now, a Partagas Short? I've never had one that didn't please. So like I said, give the cigar all the attention you can and don't worry about what to expect. If you finish it and say, "what's the big deal" you can either be thankful that the darkside has no hold over you, or you can look to try a few different CCs down the road, at which point the darkside will almost definitely grip you tight in its grasp. :transform
 

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I try to not have too high expectations. Kinda like hearing about the movie everyone is raving about, then you go expecting to be blown away and walk away disappointed. But knowing me I will once again find something that I love (CCs) that will be either expensive, elusive, or illegal.
 
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Can't categorize an entire country's output of cigars. Cuban cigars are (blank). Or Dominican cigars are (blank).

More like, "Rocky Patel Sun Growns are"... or Rocky Patel Olde World Maduro are. I hate to see blanket statements on cigars. Especially CCs.

Personally, I find PSD4s to me medium-med/full bodied, with some spice, and good core tobacco flavors. Not as complex as a Parti Lusitania, but with some similar flavors.

And as far as price, I don't think that CCs are expensive compared to equal quality NC sticks. You can get a PSD4 for the same price as a Pepin if you are in a place to legally buy them, of course :)
 

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Can't categorize an entire country's output of cigars. ... I hate to see blanket statements on cigars. Especially CCs.
While I understand your sentiment, I would disagree to a small extent. There is something...a taste is the only way I can describe it, but it doesn't do it justice, that all Cubans have that non-cubans do not. In so far as that is the case, a blanket statement can be made.
 
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