Kitchen Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 When I first journeyed into this world of Cuban cigars, I noticed Partagas was quite the popular choice. So I bought a fair amount of Partagas sticks only to find out that I do not particularly like the sweet paprika aspect of them. I have traded almost all away but held onto 15 Lusi's from 2016 with the hopes that maybe this aspect slowly ages away. Today I was thinking, well, is it really worth it, or should I just trade them as well. So anyway, does that sweet paprika fade away after age, or does it pretty much stay there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbs Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 i don’t think they come in 15’s, so if you’re not breaking into a complete box, i say smoke one. not really answering the question, but why trust anyone else? -dobbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 You should try Partagas Anejados Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, dobbs said: i don’t think they come in 15’s, so if you’re not breaking into a complete box, i say smoke one. not really answering the question, but why trust anyone else? -dobbs 10 count box plus a 6 pack from our host, all PSP. I smoked one so far and was not terribly impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, nKostyan said: You should try Partagas Anejados This is a great idea; I may have to order one on the next purchase. What kind of reviews the Partagas Anejados get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarScentedBeard Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, dobbs said: i don’t think they come in 15’s, so if you’re not breaking into a complete box, i say smoke one. not really answering the question, but why trust anyone else? -dobbs Hmmmmmm, I'm worried. I always smoke one from a new box. Does this affect aging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Akela3rd Posted March 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hmmmmmm, I'm worried. I always smoke one from a new box. Does this affect aging?Only the one you've just smoked...Sent from my ActionMan walkie-talkie 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CigarScentedBeard Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Akela3rd said: Only the one you've just smoked... Sent from my ActionMan walkie-talkie RIP little stogie, you served well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunod Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I don’t know about the paprika, but aging the Luci’s are definitely worth it. The 2014 are smoking the house down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 It's all subjective, but I've not really gotten the paprika in lusis. They are more pana cotta, butterscotch etc. You certainly won't lose anything by sitting on them for a while and seeing where they go. A couple more years and you're probably about where they are going to end up. If you still don't like them then you've got added premium from the age onto the sticks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I'm in agreement with @CaptainQuintero in relation to the paprika spice in Lusitanias. I don't tend to pick that up in them, even when young. Lusitanias would be my favourite Double Corona (sadly there are only four regular production left...the Partagas Lusitanias, Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona, Punch Double Corona and Ramon Allones Gigantes) and that is saying a lot as I quite like the others too. Persevere with them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jal154 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Kitchen said: 10 count box plus a 6 pack from our host, all PSP. I smoked one so far and was not terribly impressed. PSP...........leave them alone till the 3rd year from the box date. I would say that 3-4 years on them you will benefit greatly. Just FAGETABOUTEM and visit down the road. Oops sorry I just realized you said 2016. I would think that they are ready should be close to the box date for 3 years. Keep them man! If they are from 2016 let them age another couple of years. It’s a sin, ?? you’ve had them awhile. If no likey, make a trade. Haven’t smoked a 3 year old Luis so the flavors I cannot say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I've never met a lusitania that I didn't like. Like John, they are my favorite, young or aged. I have more of them in my humidor than any other cigar, and always looking for more. I haven't tasted paprika at all in any of the ones that I have smoked, but people have different palates. Try another see where they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koosh Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, TBird55 said: I've never met a lusitania that I didn't like. Like John, they are my favorite, young or aged. I have more of them in my humidor than any other cigar, and always looking for more. I haven't tasted paprika at all in any of the ones that I have smoked, but people have different palates. Try another see where they are. Do you find yourself clearing out more of the younger Lusitanias or aged? How long would you say it is beneficial to age them for till they hit their peak sweet spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Kitchen said: This is a great idea; I may have to order one on the next purchase. What kind of reviews the Partagas Anejados get? I liked the one I smoked. Lusitania's are my least favorite out of the the DC's still remaining in production. HdM has been great the last couple of years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMcLean68 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 For me, the Lusitanias is one of the best Cuban cigars, and certainly the best double corona. Young or aged. But, I love them with age on them. From 5 years onwards, I find they start to develop a lovely nougat nuttiness to them and a lot of complexity. I also don't really pick up paprika spice in them - in D4s yes, but not in Lusi's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 This is a great idea; I may have to order one on the next purchase. What kind of reviews the Partagas Anejados get? It has a well-balanced delicate taste, in format and character closer to Lusitania. There won't be a complete lack of that taste that you don't like, but it won't dominate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koosh Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 hours ago, IanMcLean68 said: For me, the Lusitanias is one of the best Cuban cigars, and certainly the best double corona. Young or aged. But, I love them with age on them. From 5 years onwards, I find they start to develop a lovely nougat nuttiness to them and a lot of complexity. I also don't really pick up paprika spice in them - in D4s yes, but not in Lusi's. Is there a CC that you've found that has both, the nougat nuttiness, a lot of complexity and the sweet paprika spice in it, all without having to age for 5+ years? Now that would be something! Maybe an NC? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMcLean68 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 hours ago, koosh said: Is there a CC that you've found that has both, the nougat nuttiness, a lot of complexity and the sweet paprika spice in it, all without having to age for 5+ years? Now that would be something! Maybe an NC? I guess this is very subjective, others are likely to give you completely different answers depending on tastes. For me I look for that nuts and creamy nougat complexity in aged Partagas. I'm not aware of any cigar with the same profile that is also <5 years, but I am no expert. Other will have vastly more experience here and likely give you more ideas than I can. I have a hunch the E2 may be close to what you are looking for, but I am only guessing at that based on the review of others, as I have not yet had the chance to try one myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 5 hours ago, koosh said: Is there a CC that you've found that has both, the nougat nuttiness, a lot of complexity and the sweet paprika spice in it, all without having to age for 5+ years? Now that would be something! Maybe an NC? You could possibly give Diplomatico #2 a go? Obviously your tastes are your own but for me they hit enough of the similarities you're after to give them a try 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 12 hours ago, koosh said: Do you find yourself clearing out more of the younger Lusitanias or aged? How long would you say it is beneficial to age them for till they hit their peak sweet spot? I have a couple of cabs, and a few boxes put back for long term aging. I have another cab that I smoke out of. When the cab gets half empty, I take all the cigars out and add another box, then place the cigars I took out on top. The cigars in the smoking cab usually have one to two years on them. Occasionally you can pick up some well rested cigars on 2424, not long ago there were some from 16, grabbed a few. They are smoking quite well. As far as a sweet spot, I enjoy them at all ages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbs Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 16 hours ago, CigarScentedBeard said: Hmmmmmm, I'm worried. I always smoke one from a new box. Does this affect aging? i only mentioned breaking the box as it seems he’s looking to sell them, don’t believe it affects aging, but i haven’t done the research. -dobbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argrovesjd Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 You should sell them to me!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMonk Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 It's the most consistent DC in the HSA portfolio, and all round probably the best, so do stick with them, definitely! They should definitely withstand a lot more ageing then the 2 or 3 years you've had them for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, TheMonk said: It's the most consistent DC in the HSA portfolio, and all round probably the best, so do stick with them, definitely! They should definitely withstand a lot more ageing then the 2 or 3 years you've had them for. Never had a Lusi that was too old and had a few that were around 30 years old. Not sure if the blend has changed over the years, but I suspect it has to the newer strains used throughout the portfolio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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