Partagas Shorts RPT JUL 08

[Bartolomeo]

Tight grey ash, Medium-Fast burn rate

Dry wrapper with some veins

Easy draw the whole cigar

Some canoeing at first on the burn but evened out on the 2/3

Flavors were Cream, Leather, Slight Perfume(Floral)

Early initial puff had some pepper and some tannins, some sweet cream developed as well

Smoke time was 34 minutes

I would rate this as Med-Full cigar IMHO

A little harsh at the end

Not a bad cigar but I am not buying a box right now

8.5/10

[blooz4u]

Thanks for the quick review!

[Bartolomeo]

Partagas Shorts LPA SEP 07

White and Tight ash with cone, quick burn rate

Musty Tan colored wrapper with some veins, very dry

Too easy of a draw at first then settled in nicely with some resistance, Even burn throughout

Flavors were Nutty, Cheesecake, pepper

Early initial puff was burnt marshmallow with a hint of pepper, very nice

Smoke time was 39 minutes

I would rate this as Med-Full cigar IMHO

Dry Sweetness all the way until the end, was a lot smoother than previous review

Pre draw was very dusty

Its amazing the difference between this review and the earlier review(see above), just a smidgen below the PLPC for my favorite Petite Corona so far

Would buy a box with this box code only, I think the age made all of the difference here

9.1/10

Bart

[thechenman]

Interesting. Thanks for the insight Bart. It is always great to see these kinds of comparisons.

[bassman]

Good to see different opinions. I have an 07 cab, but since I stocked up on 99 TPCs, the Shorts will get some good age.