Review Notes: Looking at these beauties it's hard to conceive lighting it up. They are beautifully constructed with a rich, dark wrapper that is smooth without deep veins. The aroma is of well-aged tobacco. The draw and burn were consistent and just right. Burn was razor sharp throughout (which is a bonus considering some of the other cubans these days). Now, the flavour is mellow, not as heavy as the Partagas line would lead one to expect (*initially*). I thought the flavour was similar in some way to a Monte2 with more mocha. As the smoke progressed it increased definatively in character and had Partagas written all over it with more earthy almost cedary tones. No problems smoking this one past the band. Only problem is you don't want to smoke any more as they look so damned good in the humidor. Anyway I'd say BS and say don't get them (so there are more for me) but I think everyone should sample this little beauty. From the cuban smokes I've indulged in lately I would have to say Cuba is on a comeback. Anyone who would shell out $30 for an Opus X versus some of the latest $10 cubans has well... been missing out to be polite.

Review Notes: THE INITIAL HIT AND ALL OTHERS ARE AWESOME. UPON EXHALE YOU GET AN INCREDIBLE EARTHINESS THAT IS BEYOND COMPARE! I THOUGHT THE OLD SERIES D No 4 WERE GREAT BUT THESE ARE BEYOND EVEN THEM!

Review Notes: I just had my first P2 last night, and the hype on this stick is well-deserved! Beautiful rich brown wrapper with minor veins and no soft spots. Prelight aroma was decadent. Easy light. Fantastically smooth draw with razor sharp burn the whole way down (no need for touch ups at all!). Started with spice and cream, and melded its way into earth and wood after the first 1/3. The last 1/3 finished with very pleasant floral notes. I smoked it at my local B&M with my wife, and all who were there wanted to sit closer just to smell the sweet smoke! I've only got 4 more, which are going to nap for a little while. I only hope I can resist the temptation to break these out prematurely, as these are still very good despite their youth! Great smoke!! A sure classic-to-be.

Review Notes: With all the hype preceding its release, it was impossible to approach this cigar objectively. A true pyramide, impressive in size and appearance, there was just enough roughness and inconsistency in construction to remind you that this is a "traditional" Partagas, not another boutique cigar. Initial draws were surprisingly mild, but with classic Partagas flavors. The cigar developed nicely, and by the last third was revealing deep wood, earth and spice. Time will surely reveal greater depth and complexity. It had a savory and long-lasting finish, which left no doubt about the quality of the tobacco. After sampling one, I ordered another box! A classic!

Review Notes: Although they are just released, mine are a different box code than Pete's (SVF FEB 05). Beautiful looking cigar, prelight draw was quite rich. Smoked watching the sunset. Started off somewhat sweet, earthy and developed into Spice, some wood, somewhat floral, a lot of flavor. Gonna be a classic for sure .... I expect they will age very nicely.