Price: $26
Size: 6 x 52 (Pyramid)
Package: Tubos
Paired with: Ice water

It has been a few weeks I was eying Partagas Serie P No.2 Tubo which was given to me back in November at Cuban Relief effort charity event. This cigar is the same Partagas Serie P No.2 which has been just packaged in tubos boxes of 10 in 2008. Technically the first ever pyramid to go into tubo.  I don’t have exact production date but my guesstimate would be mid 2008.

Pre-light:
After opening the tubo and enjoying the beautiful tobacco aroma mixed with cedar, quick inspection showed a great 10/10 construction with beautiful dark chocolate wrapper. Just the foot was a little soft where I always gently squeeze to ensure proper humidity before lighting up as dry cigars tend to bother my pallet.

First third:
I clipped the cigar with my Xikar cutter and got perfect draw. Upon easy lighting it started with explosion of flavors which were creamy, woodsy, Cuban tobacco and some spice. It was a delight. Medium body and very complex.

Second third:
Cigar continued to produce pleasant flavors with great burn. Every puff produced lots of smoke, rich with creamy flavors and spices. At this point woodsy flavor was picking up.

Final third:
I was smoking outside and didn’t get to fully enjoy the final third but all flavors from the first third were present with some added spice which made it really hard to let go but I had to with 17 KM per hour wind in minus zone.

Conclusion:
I absolutely love this cigar and I wish I would have purchased a couple of boxes from initial release for aging. I think the tight tubos seal which has cedar lining inside creates ultimate aging environment for any cigar. I recommend this cigar if you like full flavor mild Cuban cigars.
Remeber, five years of rest, brings out the best.

Happy Smoking!

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