Partagás
CubanExperienced smokersPartagás Petit Coronas Especiales
A spicy, full-flavored Cuban petit corona with a long heritage — bold up front, then creamy and cinnamon-sweet in the second half.
Flavor profile
Spice · Roast · Creamy
The Partagás Petit Coronas Especiales has a long history with the marca, dating back decades. Today it's a handmade petit corona — 42 ring gauge by about 5.2 inches (known in Cuba as the Eminente) — that delivers more spice and body than its modest size suggests.
What it tastes like
This one comes out swinging, with classic Cuban spice and black pepper right from the start. By the second third it mellows and broadens into toast, cream, cinnamon and a hint of cloves — a really pleasant shift from bold to comforting. It rides medium-full overall and runs around an hour, with the firm, satisfying character Partagás fans look for.
Who it's for
This is an experienced smoker's petit corona — punchy enough that beginners might find the opening sharp, but very rewarding if you already enjoy the brand. It pairs beautifully with an espresso or a cortado to lean into the spice. If you like it and want the flagship robusto, go to the Serie D No. 4; for the wider Havana-versus-New-World picture, see Cuban vs Nicaraguan.
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