Partagas (Cuba) Serie P No. 2

just finished a three pack of these. They come in beautiful black tubes when you buy the three packs. Anyway smokes three of these
and three Monte 2's this week. I admit I have a soft spot for Partagas. The Monte's smoked slower and burned better but man that Partagas taste. Two of the P2's burned well. One was tight but cleared up with a little massage. Anyway the Partagas P2 wins this week over the Monte 2. Good strength, great full flavor. I just got a 10 box of Lusi's that will be the next review.

Reminded me of a lot of Pepin's cigars, but it's more refined and has a subtle and irresistible aroma that can't be duplicated. It has a lot of spice up front, then mellows a bit and ends with a peppery bang and a long finish. Smooth medium to full body that keeps its composure and complexity all the way to the band. (Gets a little sharp after that, but you'll burn your fingertips anyway.)

What a wonderful cigar this is. Right up there with BBF and Monte 2. I found this to be more medium flavor than full and very creamy. Sweet and spicy with hint of dark chocolate in the first half and then a tangy taste with a slight hint of white pepper in the second half. Fantastic and long finish which lasted hours after the last draw. Get them and you won’t regret it one bit.

What a nice presentation in the box. The burn was good and the draw was perfect. I think with some age, this cigar will continue to improve. I would recommend you getting your hands on a few of these.

this cigar is also among my top 5 list. Very similar to a monte #2, but 30 bucks cheaper a box. good construction, nice burn, spicey with med to full flavor. im on my 3rd box and have not been disappointed yet!

a full bodied cigar, a bit of sweet taste all the way with an spicy end
burns great all the way
the only thing that kipping me off give this cigar a 10 is the volume of the smoke

Picked up a box dated April '06 & can't imagine these getting any better! Great presentation, construction & burn, as others have said a sweet, nutty flavor in the beginning followed by the classic Partagas spice by the end. I've always been partial to Partagas & if this is the new generation of them, I'm in!!

Man this is a strong, musky spicey Partagas flavor all the way through. Maybe a bit of caramel. Toasty also. Burn and draw was perfect. Highly recommend you try one if you have not already done so.

I had great expectation. I love the Partagas of all kinds and vitolas, but hadn't tried this one before. Great appearance, but the construction gave away from the very beginning. The wrapper was terrible and it burned unevenly and the ash pillar was ugly and rugged. The first third tasted wonderfully, the last part was less exciting. I also had trouble keeping it lit. Strong, full-bodied Partagas taste, but it couldn't make up for the disappointing construction.

These are oily, brown and musky, with in-your-face Partagas-like spicy flavors. Strong. These are great now but will be amazing with some age. Will report back after another few months. Box April 06

I have an early 2006 box, and they are just exceptional sticks. The pyramid is weighty when you hold it and the construction will draw your eye up an down a few times.

The whole smoke has a creamy quality uncharacteristic of most Partagas. I did not get any honey in it like other reviewers, but did get a bit of hazelnut. It has one of the BEST burns and can just sit and then be puffed on at your leisure.

The ending is where the beast comes out though and you get crushed pepper and a patented Partagas bite. Astounding cigar well worth the money.

toasty flavor with sweetness. tastes like caramel or vanilla. Then about half way comes the spice and power. strong cigar but not harsh. burn is perfect , as is the draw. aroma is superb. one of the best ever cigars for me.

from early 05 I was very impressed with how smooth this cigar was. Very creamy with a hint of honey.. If you have been disappointed with the D4's try one of these!!

Started off well, with a good draw and burn. Heavy wood and cocoa flavors, yet very smooth. Very good stick, but not worth the price for me. Bought a whole box of these, rolled in October-06, which makes them very young, but they still could have been better. Call me crazy for prefering a dominican over a cuban, but I'll take and Anejo 55 over this any day. Let's see what happens with these in a few months

Got a box of 25 in Nov 2005. I have smoked 18. This is a cigar that has to be aged for at least six months. Great Partagas flavors however quite pricey. For value, go with the Partagas D4's which are just as good.

I have had these for about 10 months in my humidor. I smoked one when I first got them. I was not moved. All this time, has done the world of good. These are fabulous. Smooth, complex flavours. Balanced draw. Lots of smoke. Great construction and burn. If you have not tried a P2, you have too.

These cigars had an 05 date on them so they were young. They all seem to be rolled very well. It started off very mild with a wood taste and some spice. The cigar seemed to burn faster than I would have expected. About the halfway point it got a bit stronger but was still quite mild as to what I am use to from Partagas. Not a lot of change in the flavor as it got shorter, very woody tasting with some spice. I will have to give them some time and see if they change.

This is one the best coming out of Cuba right now. Its perfect draw, vol of smoke, and so smooth, dowbright sweet in the middle third.

Very nice looking cigar, but in the box I got, tight, unpleasant draws. The plugginess unquestionably inhibited the flavor and bouquet that is described by others, so I have to feel shortchanged. Frankly, of the Series P's and Monte 2's I have smoked over the last two years, most have been plugged to some degree. I prefer a Diplo 2 for consistency and outstanding smoking.

Finally got a box of 10. Tried the first just a couple of days after receiving... Excellent taste, flavor and moderate strength. Had a canoeing burn problem from the start but I'm chalking it up to smoking too soon after opening the box... will let the others spend some time in the humidor and I believe that this issue will resolve itself... construction otherwise was fine.

Unlike many recent Cuban cigars, this stick is good after only a few weeks in the humidor (just to get it to the humidity/temperature you prefer)! Great island stick for beginners to Cubanos cigars.

Not the prettiest stick, but everything else about it was right on.

Very strong, tight draw, this was in my humidor over a month in optimal conditions. Reading the mixed reviews, would likely give it another try

UHHHHHH....these suck! don't buy em! HAHAHA...I am just trying to ensure more for me. This is a beautifully made cigar with all of the elements of a Cuban classic. no need to write about the flavors...just get some when you can and enjoy.

Was able to try a few of these on a recent vacation, and all I can say is WOW. This has always been my preferred size, along with the Robusto and I was excited to try this smoke. No disappointment and everything I have come to expect from Partagas. That signature spicyness and Cuban earthiness that Partagas has built its reputation on. It builds slowly and changed flavor multiple times, tasting a nutty and caramel type flavor towards the middle. A bit more sweetness that the robusto, but the difference is very subtle. I can’t wait to let the ones I brought back get some age on them. These are currently my favorite of the Cubans being produced today and for my money they blow away anything Cohiba is putting out right now. The hardest part will be leaving them alone for a few years to see how they age.

Got 5 of these in a split early in 2005, and sat on them until now...glad I did! Everything about this cigar was "on" ...perfect prelight draw, gobs of smoke with that "Partagas" flavor profile after lighting, perfect burn. Just an A+ smoke...like smoking an 8-9-8 with bigger Ring Gauge and size. Excellent smoke, scary to think what these might be like with a couple more years age.

What a smoke! Defenitely my favorite cuban. They did need a little time to acclimate to my humidor,but afetr about a month they really turned around.... and they look impresive.

I purchased a box of these shortly after their introduction to the mass market in April, 2005. I enjoy a full flavored cigar but these will kick your ass if you are not ready for them or consume too much booze. One of the strongest cigars I have smoked but still good.

Smoked 2 out of a box of 10 with mixed results. Towards the end, the wrapper completely unravelled. Smoke was bitter and harsh if pushed hard. Needs time to recover from sick period.

I am an old cuban piramide follower and this new (or recent) introduction form Partagas is the best piramide out there. Perfect draw, construction and smoke volume, yet its most important characteristic is its balanaced and sophisticated taste with a solid crescendo of complexity. Simply a great value and one of the best Cubans prduced in 05. The only problem is that I did have a dud or two in my box and the wrapper was vainy and rough.

Wow what a wonderful smoke, normaly smoke
monty#2, diplimaticos#2, or vegas robinia #2's. the color and construction are fantastic, such a beauty in the box, this cigar smoked better than any other #2 i've ever smoked before, if you can buy 2 boxes get them
'cause when this batch year is gone I promise we'll be sorry.

Very nice oily wrapper. Darker than the last few P4's I have had. Good pre-light aroma and easy draw on the light. Medium body with moderate amount of smoke. Based on the wrapper, I expected more flavor but what I got was a nice cigar.

Really in the Partagas profile: earthy, cedary and a cigar that builds in flavor. Spicy Partagas aroma. Great construction and appearance. Definately on of the best Partagas in years.

The start had me worried as i though i go a plugged stick, but it loosen a bit, leaving me with an only slightly too firm draw. Other than that the construction was great. Burned very well. The taste really remined me of a combination of an Ashton VSG torp and a RASS, pretty spicy. definitly different from a PSD 4. the most impressive part was that even when i had it down under an inch the tar never built up. only limited by the size of your fingers when smoking this one. not the best cuabn i have ever had but its up there.

Received a sample pack of 5 different vitolas the other day, no clue what factory or date codes are, unfortunately. Typically I enjoy a nice full-bodied cigar paired with the right drink. Had this with California Sebastiani Cabernet. This stick looked so damn good, I was really looking forward to it as I love Partagas Shorts and Petitie Corona Especiales and PSD #3 LEs.. May have caught it in its dead period, but what some may call earthiness, to me, on this one tasted like crap. I almost tossed it out half way through but kept going waiting for the anticipated cuban flavor change. The flavors did not develop or change at all. I did not enjoy this cigar. I still have one more and will let it sit who knows 3 6 9 months and if it is improved will definately update this review. (I have smoked boatloads of MC No 2, Upmann No 2, Opus X, Montesino Aged Cab Beli, Bolivar Beli Finos... just never had one as bad as this cigar tasted.)

I guess I am in the minority here. This cigar had a tight draw with a slighly bitter, flat taste. Remeinds me of ALL the PSD4's I have had. It was beatiful to look at, but it disappointed. The BBF's take the cake with torpedo/belicoso shaped cigars.

Looking at these beauties it's hard to conceive lighting it up. They are beautifully constructed with a rich, dark wrapper that is smooth without deep veins. The aroma is of well-aged tobacco. The draw and burn were consistent and just right. Burn was razor sharp throughout (which is a bonus considering some of the other cubans these days). Now, the flavour is mellow, not as heavy as the Partagas line would lead one to expect (*initially*). I thought the flavour was similar in some way to a Monte2 with more mocha. As the smoke progressed it increased definatively in character and had Partagas written all over it with more earthy almost cedary tones. No problems smoking this one past the band. Only problem is you don't want to smoke any more as they look so damned good in the humidor. Anyway I'd say BS and say don't get them (so there are more for me) but I think everyone should sample this little beauty.

From the cuban smokes I've indulged in lately I would have to say Cuba is on a comeback. Anyone who would shell out $30 for an Opus X versus some of the latest $10 cubans has well... been missing out to be polite.

THE INITIAL HIT AND ALL OTHERS ARE AWESOME. UPON EXHALE YOU GET AN INCREDIBLE EARTHINESS THAT IS BEYOND COMPARE! I THOUGHT THE OLD SERIES D No 4 WERE GREAT BUT THESE ARE BEYOND EVEN THEM!

I just had my first P2 last night, and the hype on this stick is well-deserved! Beautiful rich brown wrapper with minor veins and no soft spots. Prelight aroma was decadent. Easy light. Fantastically smooth draw with razor sharp burn the whole way down (no need for touch ups at all!). Started with spice and cream, and melded its way into earth and wood after the first 1/3. The last 1/3 finished with very pleasant floral notes. I smoked it at my local B&M with my wife, and all who were there wanted to sit closer just to smell the sweet smoke! I've only got 4 more, which are going to nap for a little while. I only hope I can resist the temptation to break these out prematurely, as these are still very good despite their youth! Great smoke!! A sure classic-to-be.

With all the hype preceding its release, it was impossible to approach this cigar objectively. A true pyramide, impressive in size and appearance, there was just enough roughness and inconsistency in construction to remind you that this is a "traditional" Partagas, not another boutique cigar. Initial draws were surprisingly mild, but with classic Partagas flavors. The cigar developed nicely, and by the last third was revealing deep wood, earth and spice. Time will surely reveal greater depth and complexity. It had a savory and long-lasting finish, which left no doubt about the quality of the tobacco. After sampling one, I ordered another box! A classic!

Although they are just released, mine are a different box code than Pete's (SVF FEB 05). Beautiful looking cigar, prelight draw was quite rich. Smoked watching the sunset. Started off somewhat sweet, earthy and developed into Spice, some wood, somewhat floral, a lot of flavor. Gonna be a classic for sure .... I expect they will age very nicely.

Appearence was dark side of medium. and smooth oily sheen. fired it up and was welcomed with a strong tobacco taste that mellowed after a few. Flavore started out leather/earthy for the first 3rd (like a BBF) than switched to a PSD4 flavor profile. than back and forth with a nice woody undertone. this has some youth in it but it will be a classic smoke. Highly recommend. In fact I decided to get another box. Box cod FIM ENE 05. Enjoy