Partagas Almirante

In Pre-Castro Cuba, Partagas cigars were made in Havana under the direction of Ramon Cifuentes and his father before him. Cifuentes moved to Santiago, Dominican Republic soon after Castro arrived on the scene, and continued to make the Partagas line there. This Dominican version features a spicy Cameroon wrapper and a blend of Dominican and Mexican tobaccos for the filler. The binder comes from the San Andres Valley in Mexico. Note a sharp looking cigar with a dark, rough feel. Look for a mild start that quickly picks up steam and builds to a full-bodied, spicy smoke. Try pairing it with your favorite Scotch or Czechoslovakian Pilsner.