PARTAGAS LUSITANIAS (10)
PARTAGAS- Flavor: with a deep sweet aftertaste, with spicy and earthy touches, which lasts with great intensity.
- Strength: strong.
- Shot: magnificent.
- Layer: natural brownish-clear, bright.
- Combustion: excellent.
- Ash: light gray metallic.
- Aroma: very pleasant, intense tobacco, wood and earth, not irritating.
Storage Instructions
For the PARTAGAS LUSITANIAS (10) proper storage preserves the cigar’s rich Cuban character and full bodied profile. Keep these cigars in a quality humidor set to a relative humidity between 65% and 70% and a temperature between 68ºF and 72ºF (20ºC and 22ºC). A cedar lined humidor will help maintain stable humidity and enhance aging. Store the cigars flat or in a single layer so air circulates evenly. If you keep them in the original box, place the box inside the humidor to protect the wrapper and draw while still allowing humidity exchange. Avoid rapid swings in humidity and temperature as the larger ring and concentrated fillers in this vitola are more sensitive to stress that can cause wrapper cracks or uneven burn.
Care Tips
Handle PARTAGAS LUSITANIAS (10) with clean dry hands to protect the delicate oily wrapper. Do not squeeze or roll the cigar as that can damage the wrapper or alter the draw. After purchase allow new cigars to acclimate in your humidor for at least two weeks before smoking. For those who enjoy cellaring, these cigars respond well to aging and will mellow and develop complexity over six months to two years or longer depending on your taste. Use a reliable hygrometer and rehydrate with humidification packs or a regulated system if needed. When traveling use a travel humidor or a sealed tube with a small humidification element to prevent sudden drying. If a cigar becomes over humidified and feels spongy let it rest at the lower end of your humidity range until firmness returns. For lighting, use a soft flame or butane torch and toast the foot evenly to preserve flavor. Regularly rotate stock and inspect for even humidity so each PARTAGAS LUSITANIAS (10) reaches the smoker in optimal condition.
Reviews and Ratings
There are relatively few contemporary reviews that focus exclusively on this exact Partagas Lusitanias 10 count presentation, but the cigar draws on a long standing reputation that is well documented by cigar publications and aficionados. magazines such as Cigar Aficionado and Halfwheel have regularly praised cigars from the Partagas family for their strength and complexity, and tobacconist tasting notes and forum feedback for Lusitanias tend to highlight bold earthy character, savory spice, and a long satisfying finish. Enthusiasts who seek a fuller bodied Cuban smoke often rate the Lusitanias highly for consistency and richness, making it a favorite among experienced smokers who enjoy a robust profile.
History and Heritage
Partagas is one of Cuba’s oldest and most storied brands, founded in the mid 19th century in Havana and known for powerful, well constructed cigars. The Lusitanias name belongs to a classic line that showcases the brand’s tradition of using tobaccos from Vuelta Abajo and meticulous Cuban craftsmanship. Produced in traditional factories by experienced torcedores, Lusitanias are celebrated for their substantial format and the layered flavors that come from long aged filler and binder leaves. For collectors and regular smokers alike, the Lusitanias represents a piece of Partagas heritage and an example of the house style at its most expressive.
Tasting Notes
The PARTAGAS LUSITANIAS (10) delivers a commanding, full-bodied experience marked by dense, oily smoke and old-world Havana character. It opens on deep earth and aged cedar, then unfolds layers of espresso, dark cocoa and roasted almonds framed by a leathery core and black pepper spice. A subtle dried-fruit sweetness and a creamy midpalate round out the profile, while aromas of warm baking spice and toasted tobacco perfume the smoke. The finish is long, savory and slightly peppery, rewarding measured, contemplative draws.
Pairing Suggestions
Aged añejo rum, molasses, oak and baking-spice notes amplify the Lusitanias’ dark-cocoa and pepper highlights and add a plush, warming sweetness; sip neat to let the flavors mingle. Short, intense espresso, its concentrated roasted coffee and bitter-chocolate profile mirrors the cigar’s core notes and cleanses the palate between draws for renewed complexity. 70–75% dark chocolate or an aged tawny port, the chocolate enhances the cigar’s cocoa and nutty tones, while a tawny port’s dried-fruit and caramel nuances play beautifully against the Lusitanias’ subtle sweetness and long finish.
Processing & Delivery
Orders are processed within 1–3 business days. Delivery is guaranteed until the shipment reaches destination customs. Lost parcels confirmed by the courier may be reshipped once or refunded. Parcels seized by customs are non-refundable.
Damaged Items & Returns
Any issue must be reported within 7 days of delivery. Returned items must be unused and in original packaging. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.
Cigars are handmade natural products. Variations in draw, appearance or flavor are normal and not grounds for return.
Refunds
Refunds may be requested within 15 days of delivery in cases of confirmed loss or damage. To ensure a smooth and secure return process, return shipping and handling costs apply. These costs will be deducted from the refund amount where applicable.
If you prefer your order to be reshipped instead of refunded, a standard reshipping and handling fee applies and will be requested prior to shipment.
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