Is the H. Upmann No.2 or the Partagás Serie D No. 6 better for beginners?

They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann No.2 brings cocoa and coffee, the Partagás Serie D No. 6 coffee and wood.

What's the difference between the H. Upmann No.2 and the Partagás Serie D No. 6?

The H. Upmann No.2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Partagás Serie D No. 6 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.

Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann No.2 or the Partagás Serie D No. 6?

H. Upmann No.2: Cigar Aficionado 98/100. Partagás Serie D No. 6: no published critic score yet.

H. Upmann No.2 vs Partagás Serie D No. 6

How do H. Upmann No.2 and Partagás Serie D No. 6stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The H. Upmann No.2 and Partagás Serie D No. 6 sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

H. Upmann

H. Upmann No.2

Partagás

Partagás Serie D No. 6

Strength
Body: Medium; Medium
Origin: Cuba; Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban; Cuban
Binder: Cuban; Cuban
Filler: Cuban; Cuban
Vitola: Piramide; Petit Robusto
Size: 6.1 in × 52; 3.5 in × 50
Rating: 98/100 · 2022; —
Flavor: CocoaCoffeeRoasted nutsCinnamonPepper; CoffeeWoodRoasted nutsPepperSweet spice

The verdict

Strength: Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores: H. Upmann No.2 carries the published pedigree (98 points from the critics).
Flavor: H. Upmann No.2 leans sweet; Partagás Serie D No. 6 leans roast. Pick the profile that calls to you.

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

Choose H. Upmann No.2 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Choose Partagás Serie D No. 6 if

roast notes appeal to you.

See Partagás Serie D No. 6 →

H. Upmann No.2 vs Partagás Serie D No. 6 — FAQ

Is the H. Upmann No.2 or the Partagás Serie D No. 6 better for beginners?: They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann No.2 brings cocoa and coffee, the Partagás Serie D No. 6 coffee and wood.
What's the difference between the H. Upmann No.2 and the Partagás Serie D No. 6?: The H. Upmann No.2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the Partagás Serie D No. 6 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann No.2 or the Partagás Serie D No. 6?: H. Upmann No.2: Cigar Aficionado 98/100. Partagás Serie D No. 6: no published critic score yet.

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