These are quite possibly my favorite cigars! I absolutely love them!
Partagas Serie D No. 3 LE 2001
The Partagas Serie D No. 3 marks our first review of a Havana cigar. We chose these because they are one of my favorites, as well as a very famous cigar within the community. Initially released as a Limited Edition stick in 2001, Partagas carried production of these into 2002 as well (thats why there were no Els from Havana in 2002). These cigars are fairly hard to find, and unless you know someone who has them or are over in Europe you will probably not be able to come across them.
Pre-light: These cigars have a standard dry barnyard smell. We also get hints of a very pleasant cedar.
First Third: Our cigars start out with a very strong sea salt flavor, accompanied by some mild spices and light floral notes. Ben likens his to rubber cement, and I assumed this was a combination of the cedar, floral, and white pepper notes I was getting. The floral picks up a bit about an inch in, and takes over the salty flavors. Shortly after this a rich walnut comes through, which shares equal strength with the floral notes.
Second Third: Walnut and floral dominate this exceptionally smooth third. Definitely not the typical spice you would expect from a Partagas Short or a Serie D No.4, but more akin to their Lonsdales or Salomones. The cigars body picks up from a mild-medium to a true medium body as chocolate and graham cracker notes enter into the background. Toward the end of this third, the white pepper picks up a bit.
Final Third: The white pepper is now a major part of this cigar, and the floral flavors are giving way to a nice cedar taste. The graham cracker fades away, too, and we are now getting heavy cedar and white pepper. The final inch of this cigar yields high floral notes, much like the first third.
The Partagas Serie D No.3 has always been one of my favorite Habanos. This one today was no different a spectacularly complex and flavorful cigar. The only problem with these is that they are moderately hard to come by I saw a few in Paris last summer for 39 Euro, but thats all I have seen for sale in years. Ben and I agree that these cigars are easily worth $25 to $35, and if you find them for that price I would not hesitate to pick up a few!
where to find: Collectors, possibly overseas
expect to pay: $25-75
Partagas Serie D No. 3 LE 2001
The Partagas Serie D No. 3 marks our first review of a Havana cigar. We chose these because they are one of my favorites, as well as a very famous cigar within the community. Initially released as a Limited Edition stick in 2001, Partagas carried production of these into 2002 as well (thats why there were no Els from Havana in 2002). These cigars are fairly hard to find, and unless you know someone who has them or are over in Europe you will probably not be able to come across them.
Pre-light: These cigars have a standard dry barnyard smell. We also get hints of a very pleasant cedar.
First Third: Our cigars start out with a very strong sea salt flavor, accompanied by some mild spices and light floral notes. Ben likens his to rubber cement, and I assumed this was a combination of the cedar, floral, and white pepper notes I was getting. The floral picks up a bit about an inch in, and takes over the salty flavors. Shortly after this a rich walnut comes through, which shares equal strength with the floral notes.
Second Third: Walnut and floral dominate this exceptionally smooth third. Definitely not the typical spice you would expect from a Partagas Short or a Serie D No.4, but more akin to their Lonsdales or Salomones. The cigars body picks up from a mild-medium to a true medium body as chocolate and graham cracker notes enter into the background. Toward the end of this third, the white pepper picks up a bit.
Final Third: The white pepper is now a major part of this cigar, and the floral flavors are giving way to a nice cedar taste. The graham cracker fades away, too, and we are now getting heavy cedar and white pepper. The final inch of this cigar yields high floral notes, much like the first third.
The Partagas Serie D No.3 has always been one of my favorite Habanos. This one today was no different a spectacularly complex and flavorful cigar. The only problem with these is that they are moderately hard to come by I saw a few in Paris last summer for 39 Euro, but thats all I have seen for sale in years. Ben and I agree that these cigars are easily worth $25 to $35, and if you find them for that price I would not hesitate to pick up a few!
where to find: Collectors, possibly overseas
expect to pay: $25-75
