The Partagas brand as we know it might never have been had Ramon Cifuentes not left Cuba for greener pastures. Thankfully for us the legendary brand found a home in the Dominican Republic is better than ever. The Partagas No. 2 is a truly classic smoke that harkens back to days gone by and will have you returning to its timeless smoke again and again.
The 5 ¾ x 43 No. 2 is comprised of a lively blend of Dominican Piloto Cubano and Mexican filler tobaccos that are placed into a meaty San Andrean binder leaf from Mexico. The star of the show, however, is the velvety Cameroon wrapper from the sweltering Central African sub-tropics that completes the wondrously easy-going smoke.
The 40 minute or so No. 2 delivers rich wood, toast and pepper flavors upon first light and develop into a smooth medium-bodied smoke laced with notes of coffee and spice. The effortless draw brings copious smoke and taste that flows right up until a slightly sweet undertone announces an elegantly composed finish.
The Partagas No. 2 is an ideal smoke to accompany that cup of coffee on the go or Happy Hour Cocktails with friends. No matter where you are the Partagas No. 2 will leave you happily satisfied with its traditional Old World character and distinctly New World flare.
