Partagás Cifuentes Maduro

The Partagás Cifuentes line honors Ramón Cifuentes, the legendary cigar-maker who carried the Partagás tradition from Havana to the Dominican Republic after the revolution. Created by Daniel Núñez to mark the brand's long history, the Cifuentes Maduro wears a dark Havana Medio Tiempo Maduro wrapper. This entry is the thick 5.5 x 58 Double Robusto.

What it tastes like

The Maduro wrapper gives this one a dark, slightly sweet richness: espresso and dark chocolate up front, with cedar, spice and earth underneath. The all-Dominican long-filler keeps things balanced and smooth, and the cigar sits at medium-full — flavorful and substantial without being a strength bomb. The wide ring gauge means cool smoke and a relaxed, even burn.

Who it's for

This is for the smoker who enjoys a dark, spicy cigar with a bit of brand history attached. It's a great after-dinner smoke with an espresso, an aged rum, or a porter. To understand why that Maduro wrapper tastes the way it does, read Maduro vs Connecticut. For the brand's boldest, most full-bodied option, see the Black Label Máximo; for an easygoing everyday smoke, the 1845 Clásico Robusto.

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