Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro

The Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro is the dark, brooding member of the 1845 family — built around a deep, near-black Connecticut Havano Oscuro wrapper and described by the brand as one of its most full-bodied blends to date. This entry is the 5.5 x 52 Robusto Gordo.

What it tastes like

This is a big, dark smoke. The oscuro wrapper brings dark chocolate and espresso, with black pepper, earth and a touch of char underneath. The Dominican binder and the Dominican-Honduran-Nicaraguan ligero filler push it firmly into full-bodied territory — rich, intense and a little sweet, the way a good dark wrapper should be. It's a slow, deliberate cigar best smoked unhurried.

Who it's for

This is strictly for experienced smokers who want power and a dark, oily profile. Eat first, take your time, and pour something equally bold — a bourbon, a stout, or a strong espresso. Because that wrapper is so dark, it's worth reading Maduro vs Connecticut to understand what you're tasting. If it's too much, the milder 1845 Clásico Robusto is a gentler starting point, and the cigar strength guide helps you gauge the jump.

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