Partagas Short

[Whodat]

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I recently had the opportunity to purchase a box of Partagas Shorts within the last week. The box is dated MAR 10. After letting them get some rest I decided to light one up today. As many of you know, this cigar is a Minuto (4.3" x 43). Although it's short in stature, it is my no means short on flavor.

Here's my experience:

Opening - I tasted coffee and cayanne pepper right off the bat.

1/3 - There was delicious cayanne pepper and the coffee transitioned into a stronger espresso flavor.

2/3 - While the cayenne pepper held true, the espresso flavor became less intense and there was a plesant surprise of cinnamon within this third.

3/3 - On the last 3rd, the cayanne pepper was still present and still wonderful. The espresso came back, but not too forceful. There was also a hint of nutmeg in this final 3rd.

Smoking time: 55 minutes - I generally smoke slow and today was no exception. I probably would have smoked it for 1 hour, but the cigar was getting too hot to hold.

Final notes: Although this cigar wasn't extremely complex, it didn't have to be. The flavors I experienced were more than enough to keep my interest. I loved the spicyness of this cigar! All in all I'm glad I purchased the box and can't wait to smoke more of them.

I'm not really big on giving a numbered score. However, I will say this is a great cigar and I will always have at least a box on hand (until I can increase my capacity, then It will be 2 boxes)!

Thanks to all who have taken the time to read my review.

[bassman]

Glad you enjoyed the cigar. Get a cab instead of two boxes!

[#2 man]

nice review

[Tarks]

Love the minutos! The Shorts are my fav! Thanks for the review.

[adic88]

50s cab, definitely.

I enjoy the round shape of the cabs version rather than the box press you find with the dress boxes.

[dicko]

Thanks for the review!

I'm working through a dud box at the moment but I know how good they can be and also liking having them on hand.

Cheers

[Whodat]

Glad you enjoyed the cigar. Get a cab instead of two boxes!

That's a good idea. I may look into that once I can increase my capacity.

[dB69]

Thanks for the review!

Shorts are my favourite and I haven't met a bad one yet, smoked quite many. I would recommend to wait until their 2nd birthday, they will be noticeably better then. I agree with the others to go for the cabinets..

[mazolaman]

Thanks for reviewing this great little piece of partagas magic...

[Dbone]

I enjoyed reading your review. Reads a bit more complex than I've come to expect from the Minuto or PC camp. The D4, P2, P1, 898 have really impressed me, although the Shorts have eluded me for to long! Time for me to score some. Thanks Whodat

[thechenman]

Glad you enjoyed the cigar. Get a cab instead of two boxes!

x2 on this...you can't beat the cab for Party Shorts...it's not just because they are in the round. While I do prefer my cigars in the round, the cabs seem to perform better than the dress boxes with this cigar...IMHO.

[CUBANO]

Thanks for the review. Have six left from 2005, need to get a box.

[sharil]

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Smoking time: 55 minutes - I generally smoke slow and today was no exception. I probably would have smoked it for 1 hour, but the cigar was getting too hot to hold.

That is quite long for me to smoke down a minuto. however if smoke a slower I think it avoid the cigar for building up too much heat.

How is the strenght? Would be interested to know how it evolved after a year of aging.

Great review, thanks for sharing

[rdb6]

Wonderful review, wonderful cigar. A little beauty.