Is the Partagás Lusitanias 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 Lusitanias?

The Partagás Lusitanias 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 Lusitanias taste like?

Expect earth, leather, and espresso, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.

What is the Partagás Lusitanias's rating?

Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 93/100 (2017). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.

What pairs well with the Partagás Lusitanias?

It pairs well with aged rum, cognac, and espresso. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.

How long does it take to smoke the Partagás Lusitanias?

Plan on about 85 minutes for the double corona (prominentes) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.

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Partagás Lusitanias

Many smokers' pick for the best Cuban double corona — a long, regal Partagás that takes hours and rewards every minute.

Strength

Medium-FullSmoke time ~85 min

The short answer

The Partagás Lusitanias is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban double corona (prominentes) with a Cuban wrapper. Expect earth, leather, and espresso. Critics rate it 93/100.

Flavor profile

Earthy · Roast · Spice

Earth Leather Espresso Cedar Black pepper

Critic ratings

Cigar Aficionado

2017

93/100

Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.

The verdict

The Partagás Lusitanias is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Partagás. It's a Cuban double corona (prominentes) wrapped in Cuban at 7.6 in × 49.

On the palate, expect earth, leather, and espresso, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 85 minutes from light to nub.

It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 93/100 in 2017. It pairs naturally with aged rum, cognac, and espresso. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.

The Partagás Lusitanias is one of the most revered cigars in the Havana catalog — a Double Corona (Prominentes) at 49 ring gauge by 7.6 inches, and for a lot of seasoned smokers the benchmark by which all other double coronas are judged.

What it tastes like

This is a long, stately smoke rolled with long-filler from Cuba's Vuelta Abajo region. Expect a deep, classic Partagás profile: earth, leather and espresso, woven with cedar and a steady black-pepper spice. The big format burns slowly and evenly, and the flavors build and shift over the course of the cigar — it's medium-full, rich without being aggressive.

Who it's for

Set aside the time: a Lusitanias takes a good two-and-a-half to three hours to enjoy properly, so it's a weekend or special-occasion cigar for someone who already loves Cubans. Pair it with an aged rum or a cognac and let it unfold. If you want the same bold Partagás character in less time, try the Serie D No. 4; for the broader picture, see Cuban vs Nicaraguan.

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Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.