El Presidente Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 As you know one of my favourite cigars always close to hand. Still I received an e-mail Monday from a mate who said he could never "get" this cigar. never had a good one and that includes one that we shared together (from my stock) on the deck. I know we all have different tastes but everything I could see in the cigar, the medium full profile, the dark espresso notes, the class, the burn't brownie edge, the touch of mongrel......he only got bitterness. So over to you amigos. Partagas 898 Varnished. Your experience. "Thumbs up or Thumbs Down" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlomo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thumbs down, albeit with limited exposure. Had a handful so-so ones and never bothered again. Too bad as I really love the vitola. been a few years though. Would like to try again soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 one of my favourites! I still have sticks from an aged box(no date unfortunately, guess it s from 99-2001), dark ,oily, amazing espresso taste, class, compex smokes some of the best smokes I ve ever had 94 -95 easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlomo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 one of my favourites! I still have sticks from an aged box(no date unfortunately, guess it s from 99-2001), dark ,oily, amazing espresso taste, class, compex smokes some of the best smokes I ve ever had 94 -95 easily! Why is there no date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjimj Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 08's are just glorious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutcher Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I love these, have nearly finished my first box and have enjoyed smoking each of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thumbs up. I haven't had many but truly enjoyed the ones I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasabar Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I've only had one, and it was recently and it was 7 years old. I loved it. I don't remember dark coffee or espresso, but I do know it burned my lips and I wanted it to last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Have some MPE-09/09 that are fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMonkey Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Why is there no date? Aren't the dates on these stamped on the outer cardboard box? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good fresh, great aged. One of my favorites and very much a go-to cigar for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 love them, you need a good hand picked box though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMat Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Aren't the dates on these stamped on the outer cardboard box?Yes. Dates on cardboard box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Fantastic cigar, one of my top ten favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I've always enjoyed the profile and size. I've had a few plugs but very few duds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikek Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Man I dig this cigar, the box I got here,well let me put it this way I'll need another in about A month! In fact I will most likely get two,one for smokeing and one for deep storage! These are upper med. body to full if your not into that there probubly not for you! Just the right size to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't think they are anything special - like 99% of all Partagas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 #1 partagas hater lotusguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafLover Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Top 5. 10's and 11's are great. Don't have newer production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharks Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Its always been a cigar I have been keen to smoke and want to enjoy although all my samples have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louich Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Enjoyed each and every 898 I smoked. Thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbelcastro Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Huge thumbs up! My absolute favorite. If I had to select only one cigar in my humidor it would be this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutusthebuckeye Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I got a 10 count in 09 and remember going thru them somewhat fast and enjoyed them...but for some reason I have never ordered any more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'am lost - are those still in production? Not discontinued? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Love them! Always have to have them in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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