Partagás Short

The Partagás Short opens with a powerful medium-full body, delivering an intense mix of dark cocoa, espresso roast, and rich earth over a base of leather and charred cedar. The retrohale surges with black pepper, paprika, and a touch of dried fig, adding both spice and subtle fruit depth to the concentrated profile. By the second third, the flavors broaden into molasses, roasted walnut, and bittersweet chocolate, while the pepper softens into a warm, lingering undertone. A faint honeyed sweetness emerges, weaving into the deep cocoa and wood mid-palate. In the final third, the cigar condenses into dark chocolate, charred oak, clove, and a trace of smoky espresso, finishing long, robust, and spicy with a satisfying, earthy richness.

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The short vitola is flawlessly rolled with a dark, oily Cuban wrapper over Cuban binder and filler, showing tight seams, a precise triple cap, and a densely packed feel for its compact size. Cold draw reveals cocoa husk, cedar shavings, and black pepper. Upon lighting, the draw is perfect—slight resistance producing thick, aromatic smoke with notable weight on the palate. The burn line holds sharp, and the ash forms firm, dark-gray stacks that cling surprisingly well for a small-format cigar. Combustion is steady and cool for the vitola, rewarding slow, measured draws.

Pair with Havana Club Selección de Maestros Rum or espresso ristretto; both complement the cigar’s cocoa, cedar, and spice while enhancing its intensity and length.

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Aging potential is solid: 3–5 years will further integrate the pepper and earth into a smoother, richer profile while preserving the cigar’s trademark punch.

A compact Cuban powerhouse that delivers the unmistakable depth and boldness of Partagás in a short, satisfying format—perfect for when time is limited but flavor demands are high.