Partagas Petit Coronas Especiales (CSSRW)

[PSD4]

To cap off my weekend I decided to smoke a Partagas Petit Coronas Especiales (MEP ABR 20). I was not disappointed!

 

I would call the cigar full-bodied, and by the end of it I was quite relaxed! The flavors were great, albeit pretty straightforward. Partagas flavors were prominent, most notably coffee, chocolate, leather, and pepper. I did also get raisin at times, especially at the beginning of the cigar (I felt like it was replaced by leather as the smoke progressed. It was a bit tight on the draw to open, but by the end of the first third it really opened up).

You'll notice a tear in the wrapper - embarrassingly that was due to a mosquito buzzing me, and in my attempt to smash it I managed to clip the edge of my table with the cigar. I was lucky the damage wasn't worse!

Sometimes I oddly compare cigars to cars as a personal rating system. Cigars, like cars, come in all price levels and the quality of the vehicle often varies widely from vehicle to vehicle.

This cigar had some minor cosmetic damage, but smoked well and had consistent flavors from a well-regarded brand. I would rate this cigar as a Toyota Corolla - a cheap yet reliable option within a premier brand (considering Toyota also owns Lexus).

Definitely not a Ferrari (Cohiba Siglo VI), but definitely not a broken-down clunker.

(Traditionally-speaking I'd rate this cigar around a 87 - very solid but the ceiling is only so high on these).

[MattxG]

I have a box of these kicking around in my humidor and I enjoy one from time to time.  It's been a while since I've had one, but I remember them being very tobacco-y, earthy, leathery, with some pepper.  Definitely kind of a rustic thing to it.  

As for what car it would be.....  The rustic earthy qualities make me lean more towards an off-road capable SUV...  Definitely not something shiny and new...  I'd call em an early 2000's toyota land cruiser.  I'll have to see if I can borrow a land cruiser to drive while smoking a PCE to confirm 😂.

Side note: This would be a fun idea, reviewing cars and cigars together, and pairing them accordingly. 

[PSD4]

9 hours ago, MattxG said:

I have a box of these kicking around in my humidor and I enjoy one from time to time.  It's been a while since I've had one, but I remember them being very tobacco-y, earthy, leathery, with some pepper.  Definitely kind of a rustic thing to it.  

As for what car it would be.....  The rustic earthy qualities make me lean more towards an off-road capable SUV...  Definitely not something shiny and new...  I'd call em an early 2000's toyota land cruiser.  I'll have to see if I can borrow a land cruiser to drive while smoking a PCE to confirm 😂.

Side note: This would be a fun idea, reviewing cars and cigars together, and pairing them accordingly. 

I definitely agree that it is a rustic, no-frills type of smoke! I also like the idea of adding an age to the comparison - thanks!