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Bolívar Tubos No. 1 vs Partagás Lusitanias

How do Bolívar Tubos No. 1 and Partagás Lusitaniasstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Bolívar Tubos No. 1 and Partagás Lusitanias sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Cuba
Cuba
Wrapper
Cuban
Cuban
Binder
Cuban
Cuban
Filler
Cuban
Cuban
Vitola
Corona
Double Corona (Prominentes)
Size
5.6 in × 42
7.6 in × 49
Rating
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93/100 · 2017
Flavor
EarthCedarCoffeeLeatherPepper
EarthLeatherEspressoCedarBlack pepper

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Partagás Lusitanias carries the published pedigree (93 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Bolívar Tubos No. 1 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Bolívar Tubos No. 1 →

Choose Partagás Lusitanias if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Partagás Lusitanias →

Bolívar Tubos No. 1 vs Partagás Lusitanias — FAQ

Is the Bolívar Tubos No. 1 or the Partagás Lusitanias better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Bolívar Tubos No. 1 brings earth and cedar, the Partagás Lusitanias earth and leather.
What's the difference between the Bolívar Tubos No. 1 and the Partagás Lusitanias?
The Bolívar Tubos No. 1 is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Partagás Lusitanias is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Bolívar Tubos No. 1 or the Partagás Lusitanias?
Bolívar Tubos No. 1: no published critic score yet. Partagás Lusitanias: Cigar Aficionado 93/100.