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La Flor Dominicana Chapter One vs Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro

How do La Flor Dominicana Chapter One and Partagás 1845 Extra Oscurostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The La Flor Dominicana Chapter One and Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro sit at a similar full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Full
Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Brazilian Oscuro
Connecticut Havano Oscuro
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Dominican, Honduran & Nicaraguan
Vitola
Chisel (Box-Pressed Figurado)
Robusto Gordo
Size
6.5 in × 58
5.5 in × 52
Rating
—
—
Flavor
Dark chocolateEspressoBlack pepperEarthLeather
Dark chocolateEspressoBlack pepperEarthChar

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Full — a similar body either way.

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

Choose La Flor Dominicana Chapter One if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See La Flor Dominicana Chapter One →

Choose Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro →

La Flor Dominicana Chapter One vs Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro — FAQ

Is the La Flor Dominicana Chapter One or the Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro better for beginners?
They're a similar full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The La Flor Dominicana Chapter One brings dark chocolate and espresso, the Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro dark chocolate and espresso.
What's the difference between the La Flor Dominicana Chapter One and the Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro?
The La Flor Dominicana Chapter One is a full Dominican Republic cigar with a Brazilian Oscuro wrapper; the Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro is a full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Havano Oscuro wrapper.