Partagás · Serie D
CubanExperienced smokersPartagás Serie D No. 5
A short, fat petit robusto that delivers the full Partagás Serie D character in about an hour of relaxed smoking.
The short answer
The Partagás Serie D No. 5 is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Cuban petit robusto with a Cuban wrapper. Expect leather, roasted nuts, and cocoa.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Sweet · Spice
The verdict
The Partagás Serie D No. 5 is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Partagás's Serie D line. It's a Cuban petit robusto wrapped in Cuban at 4.3 in × 50.
On the palate, expect leather, roasted nuts, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 50 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and porter. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Partagás Serie D No. 5 is the little brother of the famous No. 4 — same fat 50 ring gauge, but shorter. It started life as a 2008 Edición Limitada and proved popular enough to join the regular line-up, which tells you how much smokers liked it.
What it tastes like
It opens gently, with a cold draw of subtle chocolate, then settles into leather, roasted nuts and a touch of cocoa. The back half is where it grows up: the body firms toward medium-full and you get honeyed sweetness and a little white pepper. Despite the stubby format it's well packed, with an easy draw and a clean burn.
Who it's for
This is a great "I've got an hour" Cuban for someone who already enjoys the Serie D profile but doesn't want to commit to a longer smoke. It's a notch milder than the No. 4, which makes it friendlier, though it's still firmly an experienced-smoker cigar. If you like it, the full-size Serie D No. 4 is the natural next step, and the Cuban vs Nicaraguan comparison puts the Havana style in context.
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Partagás Serie D No. 5 — frequently asked
- Is the Partagás Serie D No. 5 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 Serie D No. 5?
- The Partagás Serie D No. 5 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 Serie D No. 5 taste like?
- Expect leather, roasted nuts, and cocoa, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Partagás Serie D No. 5?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and porter. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Partagás Serie D No. 5?
- 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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