Partagas 898 DIC 17(PRW)

[JoeyBones777]

First 3rd shows a mix of black and white pepper on the palette that remains on the long finish. I'm typically not a huge fan of pepper but this is balanced nicely and works quite well with the date sweetness and toasted tobacco core. The texture of the smoke is somewhat creamy. Draw is perfect but the burn is a little wonky.

Second 3rd and the pepper quietly fades as some earthiness enters to mingle with the toasted tobacco and date sweetness. The retrohale is smooth and sweet. Draw is still great and the burn is decent but not great. The aroma throughout is intoxicating. 

Final 3rd shows more intensity of earth, toasted tobacco and date sweetness. There is still a slight pepper tingle on the palette but it is faint. She is a bit temperamental, as skinnies can be, slapping me with some slight bitterness if I rush things with her. There are very few elbows left and they don't detract from the enjoyment of the cigar but gently whisper "if you like me now, just wait...". Draw is perfect and burn the same as second 3rd.

I love the mix of sweet and savory, I love the dalia/lonsdale vitola and I love the uniqueness of the blend. These will be a mainstay in my humidor and I plan on getting my hands on some more before I dig too far in this current box. I rate her 94

[Raskol]

Nice review. Thank you 

[TheMonk]

Very nice review!

[Guantanamera]

Great review! Thanks. One of my favorites.

[Kaptain Karl]

One of my favorites as well. The flavor intensity/richness and the balance between sweet and savory is just stunning on these!

[JoeyBones777]

16 minutes ago, Kaptain Karl said:

One of my favorites as well. The flavor intensity/richness and the balance between sweet and savory is just stunning on these!

They are currently in my top 5...maybe even 3 cigars to have on hand at all times at this point.

[alloy]

One of my favorites also. Good review. Thanks!

[SwissPEP]

Nice review 

Thanks