Macion Grey
the Libertine
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No pictures unfortunately, as I just thought to post after finishing. This is my first review on this site.
The Presidente is a perfecto format, and because of how it is rolled, will not draw well at high RH. I keep my cigars at 65%, so this was not a issue.
Construction was typical Partagas: Tan wrapper with some veins and very smooth. Pre-light aroma is perfectly Partagas as well, such a distinct smell that fills me with memories. The D4 was my first real cigar.
I lit the small opening at the head with my Collibri Ambience (single flame butane) with ease, and very quickly because of the small area to light. Draw was smooth, though slightly uneven throughout the smoke.
As soon as I drew my first puff, classical Partagas rushed to the fore. Rich earth, roasted hazelnut and traces of white pepper with a cedar undertone. For me, the Partagas is one of the most distinctive Cubans. I found this to be a milder offering by this company, yet retaining that old Havana feel like the Lusitiana. As the smoke progressed, spice became more central to the flavour profile, briefly reminding me of the D4.
In the last third, the spice faded slightly, to incorporate some leathery notes and some stronger soil essence. The conical tip provided some strength at this point, and amplified the last stage's offerings.
Ash was peppery grey, and rather flaky. Don't smoke recklessly on an expensive rug.
I would say 8.2/10. The Lusitiana is probably more accomplished than this in old-school appeal.
The Presidente is a perfecto format, and because of how it is rolled, will not draw well at high RH. I keep my cigars at 65%, so this was not a issue.
Construction was typical Partagas: Tan wrapper with some veins and very smooth. Pre-light aroma is perfectly Partagas as well, such a distinct smell that fills me with memories. The D4 was my first real cigar.
I lit the small opening at the head with my Collibri Ambience (single flame butane) with ease, and very quickly because of the small area to light. Draw was smooth, though slightly uneven throughout the smoke.
As soon as I drew my first puff, classical Partagas rushed to the fore. Rich earth, roasted hazelnut and traces of white pepper with a cedar undertone. For me, the Partagas is one of the most distinctive Cubans. I found this to be a milder offering by this company, yet retaining that old Havana feel like the Lusitiana. As the smoke progressed, spice became more central to the flavour profile, briefly reminding me of the D4.
In the last third, the spice faded slightly, to incorporate some leathery notes and some stronger soil essence. The conical tip provided some strength at this point, and amplified the last stage's offerings.
Ash was peppery grey, and rather flaky. Don't smoke recklessly on an expensive rug.
I would say 8.2/10. The Lusitiana is probably more accomplished than this in old-school appeal.