Partagas Shorts Cabinets Vs Dress Boxes

[davidl]

I read in a bunch of places that there was a definite difference between the dress box and cabinet versions. Have you noticed a difference, and to what extent?

[gigabyte056]

I read in a bunch of places that there was a definite difference between the dress box and cabinet versions. Have you noticed a difference, and to what extent?

I had a lot of experience with the cabinet version, picked up a box once and the press did something off to the cigar.

seemed tighter and the draw was off to me.

I think it is essentially the same cigar just the cabinet gives it better living space.

but hell what do I know, I just burn them....

[davidl]

I definitely hear what you are saying re the impact that the cabinets have on the cigars - probably true of all cigars. Min Ron Nee mentions that the dress box version is milder, and probably a different blend. Weird, I know....but I read something similar in another cigar book that I have. I guess that's why I was asking for the forum's opinion on this.

[SCgarman]

Rob mentioned that the quality of cigars has been higher in the cabs vs. the dress boxes. I am not sure why, but he personally inspects many boxes. As far as a difference in blend, I would not believe that myth, as all Party shorts should be made to a specific recipe as far as the leaves go, for some folks it is personal preference as far as the type of box. A cabinet box will give you a round cigar and a dress box will give you a box pressed semi-square shaped cigar.

[CaptainQuintero]

I think a good parti short is a good parti short, regardless of the packaging. It just seems that you are more likely to get a good bunch from a cabinet. Of coure you can bypass this whole argument and talk to Lisa who will get you a good box/cabinet regardless

[thechenman]

I've smoked both, and honestly I don't think they taste any different from each other. As far as aging prospects go, I have not smoked any well aged samples of either version, so I can't say. That said...in some respects I am like Hutch in that I prefer my cigars in the round. Solely a tactile feel type of preference. Therefore, when the optin presents itself, I will always select the cab over the dress box.

[ramon_cojones]

I guess I'm in the minority but I love me a good box press (though I like cabs). Used to smoke brazilias, loved padrons and the bp of cigars like RASS give it some more character. BP feels better between the teeth too.