Beneath the Band: Partagas Serie D Number 4

[El Presidente]

New series to explore whether a particular cigar is humidor worthy. Cost these days is an issue for many so let's see if we can highlight some absolute standouts.  This should particularly assist those new to the cigar world.  

Let's kick off today with a cigar most of us here are familiar with. 

Scoring is: 1-3 (Poor)   4-6 (Average to good)   7-10  (very good to excellent)  Use the Poll. 

You are more than free to comment away 

Let;s kick off with Partagas Serie D Number 4  

[puromaniac]

Easy vote for me--one of my favs.

[joeypots]

Brilliant cigars, young or aged. They rarely disappoint.

[Chibearsv]

For me, they rarely disappoint and they rarely thrill.  They always seem to burn well and they're generally good cigars.  Easy to get so easy to keep in the humidor.  

[JohnS]

I had no issue voting 7-10 (very good to excellent) in every category.

[westg]

10 hours ago, JohnS said:

I had no issue voting 7-10 (very good to excellent) in every category.

Me too John, an easy one for me. 

[Ford2112]

One of my least favorite Partagas oddly. That said, they aren't bad. But I won't park my coin here other than the odd ten pack.

[Mike Mecklenburg]

I always keep some in my humidor and because they are consistent, I like to buy some every year and rotate them.  

[griller]

I'm definitely a fan! 

[rascalmonkey]

After spicy Mexican food, there is nothing better on planet earth!

[painfreefishing]

The few I have had have been young. Some are 10's, mostly 6-7 though. Still a very solid stick overall. 

[MickVanWinkle]

I’d have voted 7-10 years in every category a year ago (2017-2022 box dates). Still one of my workhorses, but some recent boxes have trended towards the unreliable construction and blend. Given the price increases, it could fall down in my rotation if not a hiccup in a few (~5-6) 2023 boxes.  

[TheDonTX]

Great cigar. Love 'em. Always in my humidor. Still not believing my cigar #2 was a D4 😂

[chasy]

Wish they came in a 50 cab...

[benfica_77]

6 hours ago, chasy said:

Wish they came in a 50 cab...

Agreed. One of my favourite CC's definitely in my top 5. Consistent and great vitola size.

[BrightonCorgi]

One of my favorites, but they did fall off little '00-'05 and then came back stronger than ever. Same with Serie P. For a while I was indifferent to either, now adore both.

Those along with Presidente, Salomone, and EL's are my favorites from Partagas.

[Ruggerpgh99]

I...don't get this cigar, or the love for it. Maybe I have had duds, but, I have had better flavor, for my palate from the Mille Fleur. 

[Lucas Buck]

I have tried to like this cigar. Just smoked an ‘05 a couple nights ago. It was perfect in every way. Doubt I’ll ever smoke another. It’s time I realize they just aren’t for me. Of the current Partagas offerings give me an 898, P2 or Lusi. I’ll leave the PSD4 for the myriad that love them and keep a few boxes in my humidor for my friends. 

[Puros Y Vino]

One of my mainstays (5 boxes worth). I am surprised by how many I know that find it mediocre. 

[DeeBeezy]

If they all had the signature sourdough/ sweet cream I’ve found in some of the best ones/ this would be a 11 all around. Unfortunately I rarely capture the magic the D4 is sometimes capable of and find that most of them taste of perfumed flowers and rose water. Combine this with the recent development of it being significantly more pricey than some of the other standout robustos. 

I'm out. 

[chasy]

I run a shelter for unloved PSD4. We recently opened and our mission is to provide a loving home for so many of the D4s that currently don’t have one.

If you or someone you know has under-loved D4s, please reach out and we can help place them into a loving humidor.

The best part is, we do it for free! We’ll even play shipping fees to ensure they end up in the right place.

[Chibearsv]

14 minutes ago, chasy said:

I run a shelter for unloved PSD4. We recently opened and our mission is to provide a loving home for so many of the D4s that currently don’t have one.

If you or someone you know has under-loved D4s, please reach out and we can help place them into a loving humidor.

The best part is, we do it for free! We’ll even play shipping fees to ensure they end up in the right place.

A shelter is supposed to be a safe space, not a crematory. 🔥

[LizardGizmo]

I love a D4 and find them to be incredibly reliable. I've very rarely had a disappointing one.

However, I am reaching for them significantly less as they approach ~$30 USD. I don't know the last time I had one. Maybe 3 months ago?

It makes me wonder - as the replacement cost and effort increases and my desire to reach for them decreases - how much do I actually love the cigar? Am I sufficiently satisfied with the other robustos that have taken its place in my rotation?

In my experience, I think the consistency of the D4 far outweighs the 'holy shit' moments of the D4. The D4 sets a high floor, not a high ceiling.

I think the boxes I have might be the last I buy...time will tell, I guess.

[TacoSauce]

My experience comes from a single 10-count box. I still have 1 left, but so far this box is on track to have delivered one good cigar.

[BG318]

I keep them around to try to be a good host for my friends. Maybe my favorite guest cigar. If I ran out I would buy more. If I had to pick three vitolas from Partagas they wouldn't make the cut. I like them but I don't love them.