Partagás Cedros Cigar

Partagás Cedros: A Snake‑Year Salute in Spanish Cedar

The storied House of Partagás has never shied from spectacle, but its 180th‑anniversary tribute, the Partagás Cedros release for the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake, may be the marque’s most elegant flourish yet. Rolled totalmente a mano with Vuelta Abajo’s legendary long‑filler, the 50‑ring‑by‑135 mm vitola—factory name “Dignos”—is dressed in burnished Colorado claro and bedded in Spanish cedar sleeves that echo the wood theme of the lunar celebration.

Presented in an 18‑count chest with NFC authentication, Partagás Cedros bridges Hong Kong glamour and Havana gravitas: only the Pacific Cigar Company and Infifon HK will float boxes into the Asia‑Pacific market, while collectors elsewhere must woo their local Habanos specialists.

Ignited, the cigar opens with archetypal Partagás intensity—earth, espresso bean, and the peppery twang aficionados call “Spanish lobe.” Mid‑smoke, molasses‑dark cocoa, and toasted oak glide in, harmonizing with the cedar sheath’s faint resin. By the final third, a buttery nuttiness surfaces, tethering the cigar’s full strength to a velvety finish that lingers well past the 45‑minute mark. It is a tasting arc as measured—and serpentine—as the Chinese zodiac inspiration itself.

Partagás Cedros: Pairing, Provenance, and Collectible Clout

Like any proper anniversary pour, Partagás Cedros deserves a companion spirit with equal maturity. Think XO Cognac rested in Limousin casks or a 20‑year single‑estate rum whose vanilla bean and roasted almond notes echo the cigar’s back‑palate subtleties. The 18‑stick presentation—complete with foot bands and cedar collars—elevates gifting stakes, while embedded NFC chips let buyers verify provenance before the first match is struck. In an era of gray‑market fog, that traceability feels as luxurious as the cigar itself.

Beyond its celebratory wrapper, Partagás Cedros underscores why the brand endures: disciplined fermentation, jealous leaf selection, and a rolling tradition unbroken since 1845. At 50‑ring gauge, the vitola nestles neatly between the brand’s iconic Serie D No. 4 Robusto and the Lusitania double corona, offering a Goldilocks middleweight for both veteran connoisseurs and milestone‑seeking newcomers. Expect demand to mirror the snake’s mythical wisdom: quiet, swift, and decisive. Secure your box—or coil back in regret.

About The Author

Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

See author's posts