Partagás Serie D No.4 Reserva 2005

The Partagás Serie D No.4 Reserva is a special, limited-edition release that elevates the iconic Serie D No.4 robusto to new heights. Debuting at Havana’s annual cigar festival, this Reserva uses select tobaccos aged for a minimum of three years, resulting in a richer, more refined smoking experience. The cigars are presented in numbered black lacquered boxes of 20, each adorned with a distinctive black and silver second band. Most boxes were distributed in the Far East, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, adding to their exclusivity and collectability. Only 5,000 boxes of cigars were made featuring the normal Serie D No.4 band and a silver on black Reserva secondary band underneath. These are beautiful smokes. 

The Partagás brand was established by Don Jaime Partagás y Ravelo, a Spanish immigrant who became a pioneer in the Cuban cigar industry. He was among the first to experiment with fermentation and aging techniques, and he introduced the tradition of employing a “reader” to entertain and educate factory workers - a practice that continues in Havana today. Don Jaime acquired prime plantations in the Vuelta Abajo region, renowned for producing the world’s finest tobacco. This commitment to quality raw materials set Partagás apart from its inception. Don Jaime Partagás was a visionary but met a tragic end - he was murdered on one of his plantations in 1868. The brand passed through several hands, including the Cifuentes family, who expanded its reach and influence. 

PARTAGAS SERIE D NO.4 RESERVA TASTING NOTES 

The Serie D No.4 Reserva delivers a decadent, complex, and evolving smoking experience.

- Pre-Light: Mocha brown, oily wrapper with aromas of cocoa, earth, and leather. First Third: Bold flavors of oak, earth, leather, espresso, nutmeg, and chocolate. Strong pepper on the retrohale, balanced by a pervasive vanilla sweetness. 

- Mid-Smoke: Flavours become more nuanced, with notes of cedar, baking spice, honey, and chestnut. The sweetness intensifies in the middle, while pepper and earthiness persist. 

- Final Third: Cinnamon and vanilla notes combine with a robust earthy core. The finish is rich, textured, and satisfying, with a lingering complexity. 

- Body: Starts just under medium, building to a solid medium, never overpowering but always engaging. 

- Aroma: Wood, exotic spice, earth, cocoa, and leather. 

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