Partagas Short PUS MAR 19 (XNYRC)

[TTP21]

This was one of my first few box purchases and after 90 days down, this is the second example from the box.  I've been pleasantly surprised by both examples, in spite of their relative youth.  

Smoked on a below freezing day while walking with family and the dog, so my full attention wasn't on the nuances of the cigar. 

Burn and construction were actually very good.  Winds @ 15+ mph tried to combat this, but couldn't.  This fact alone is encouraging for the remainder of the box prospects.  

Flavors were classic Partagas - sourdough and spice, along with some coffee and chocolate notes towards the last few draws.  

Smoked a Cohiba Short as a chaser!  I'm not addicted, as one recent thread questions, but they do offer a nice Cohiba hit pretty consistently. Also, I don't mind their harshness - it's almost like wasabi or horseradish in it's impact on my nostrils and sometimes that's a good thing in winter!  I'll likely always keep these on hand for the cold months and those days where life simply won't allow for more!

Score: 90/100