Partagás · Añejo
New WorldExperienced smokersPartagás Añejo Petit Robusto
A two-wrapper 'barber pole' Partagás built from rare aged tobaccos — mellow, sweet and cedary in a short, fat Petit Robusto.
The short answer
The Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Dominican Republic petit robusto with a Cameroon (1998) & Connecticut Shade (2013) barber pole wrapper. Expect cedar, sweet cream, and coffee.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Roast · Creamy · Spice
The verdict
The Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Partagás's Añejo line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) petit robusto wrapped in Cameroon (1998) & Connecticut Shade (2013) barber pole at 4.5 in × 49.
On the palate, expect cedar, sweet cream, and coffee, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 50 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and amber ale. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Partagás Añejo is a milestone for the brand — its first "barber pole" cigar, wrapping two leaves in a striped spiral. General Cigar built it from some of the most aged tobacco it had on hand: a rare 1998 Cameroon wrapper twined with a 2013 Connecticut Shade. This entry is the short, fat 4.5 x 49 Petit Robusto.
What it tastes like
The two-wrapper construction gives the Añejo a distinctive character: the Cameroon brings cedar, nuts and a little pepper, while the Connecticut Shade adds sweet cream and smoothness. It opens mellow and builds gently to a medium body, with coffee filling in the middle. Thanks to all that age on the tobacco, it smokes refined and polished rather than raw — easygoing but with real depth.
Who it's for
This is a fun, characterful cigar for someone who appreciates aged tobacco and likes the look and play of a barber pole. It's mellow enough to enjoy with a morning coffee yet interesting enough to reward attention. It's a nice contrast to the brand's bigger, bolder offerings like the full-bodied Black Label Máximo. To compare the light Connecticut side against darker wrappers, see Maduro vs Connecticut.
A two-wrapper cigar is worth a note — log it and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto?
- The Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto is Medium-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto taste like?
- Expect cedar, sweet cream, and coffee, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and amber ale. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Partagás Añejo Petit Robusto?
- Plan on about 50 minutes for the petit robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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