Partagás · Legend
New WorldExperienced smokersPartagás Legend
A Broadleaf-wrapped tribute blend honoring the people who built Partagás — rich, dark and medium-full in a 6.2x54 Toro.
The short answer
The Partagás Legend is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic toro (toro leyenda) with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, cedar, and espresso.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Earthy · Roast · Spice
The verdict
The Partagás Legend is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Partagás's Legend line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) toro (toro leyenda) wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf at 6.2 in × 54.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, cedar, and espresso, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Partagás Legend was released by General Cigar in 2018 as a tribute to the figures who shaped the brand — Jaime Partagás, Ramón Cifuentes, Edgar Cullman Sr., Daniel Núñez and Benji Menéndez. Blended by master blender Jhonys Díaz, it wears a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. This entry is the 6.2 x 54 Toro Leyenda.
What it tastes like
The Broadleaf wrapper gives the Legend a dark, slightly sweet richness: dark chocolate and espresso lead, with cedar, earth and a firm pepper note behind them. The Honduran OSA binder and Dominican Piloto Cubano filler add structure and a savory core. It lands at medium-full — flavorful and substantial, with the kind of depth that makes it feel like a special-occasion smoke.
Who it's for
This is for the smoker who appreciates a richer, Broadleaf-forward profile and a bit of brand history with their cigar. It's a fine after-dinner choice with an espresso, an aged rum, or a bourbon. To understand why that dark wrapper tastes the way it does, see Maduro vs Connecticut. If you want something in the same family but more rustic, try the Heritage.
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Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Partagás Legend — frequently asked
- Is the Partagás Legend a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Partagás Legend?
- The Partagás Legend is Medium-Full-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 Legend taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, cedar, and espresso, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Partagás Legend?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Partagás Legend?
- Plan on about 75 minutes for the toro (toro leyenda) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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