 | | Origin: | Cuba | Manufactured: Hand Made |
| Gauge: | Thick | Length: | 143 |
| Format: | Corona Gorda | Ring: | 46 |
| Weight: | 11,41 gr. | Score: | 8.3 |
| Presentation: 2 Layers in a Box of 25 |
Partagas Serie D No. 3 LE 2001 Review:
The latest of the Special Edition offerings of 2001, this is certainly the best of the series to date by all accounts. Displaying a superior balance with loads of toast, deep spice and hints of nuts, this cigar starts off with earthy undertones similar to it's sister cigar, the Serie D No. 4 Robusto, but with richer spiciness. From there it just gets deeper, darker, richer and stronger - reminiscent of a Romeo Exhibicion #4, but ultimately with more longevity - gradually becoming a powerhouse typical of the higher-end Partagas lines. It's simply a fantastic cigar - a touch firmly packed, but well rounded and the perfect dimension - at 5.5 inches by a 46 ring gauge, the Corona Gorda is one of my favorite sizes of cigar. And this one smokes so well now, it's hard to imagine it's potential for greatness with a little ageing.
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Review #29:  I smoked another out of the same ARA 02 box from my last review below. Same great experience. These are right up there with the best cigars in my collection. No bitterness or harshness, the flavors are complex and deep like only a well aged cigar can produce. Definately one of the finest EL,s. Much more flavorful than the 2000 Partagas Piramides EL for my money. - Submitted by bjm on January 31, 2008
Review #28: I received this beautiful cigar about 6 months ago in a trade. I took it outside with a bit of rum and some cool water. It looked dark and rich, was nicely box pressed, and after clipping it the draw was just right, and I could taste a hint of spice. I had high hopes, based on many favorable reviews I have seen, that this cigar might live up to its reputation as one of the best ELs. I lit the cigar, and immediately noticed the strong peppery taste that is a hallmark of Partagas cigars, coupled with a taste of dark espresso. As I smoked further, I noticed bits of mocha sweetness, and interesting spice. But along with these tastes I encountered a disappointing harshness, a rough edge that surprised me in a cigar with at least 5 years of age on it. This rough edge reminded me of an RJ Cazadores, perhaps pleasant to some palates, but not appealing to me.
As this cigar moved into its second part, I was looking for a change, but what I tasted was more of the same—pepper, espresso, and sweetness, but with an element of brute strength, not finesse, with a lingering aftertaste was unpleasant, that I tried to tame with a bit of rum.
The final third of this cigar had raw power, the strength of a cigar that could have knocked me over if I had not eaten a good dinner. The peppery taste remained, along with hints of the mocha and espresso that I had noticed before, but I found myself disappointed. I thought that I would have far preferred to smoke a PSD4 or an RJ Exhibition #4, cigars with some of the same tastes, but with a better balance.
Throughout, this cigar produced a lot of smoke, burned perfectly, and did not require any corrections or relighting.
In summary, this was a good cigar, not a great cigar, not one that I would seek out again. Maybe this cigar is just not a good match for my tastes. For me, its taste did not match its reputation. - Submitted by Professor Twain on October 28, 2007
Review #27: Wow, these are just now becoming truly fantastic cigars. Had these in my humidor since there release April 2002 and have been unimpressed with these previously as they were very muted in the flavor department. Now at the 5 year mark these have really developed into something special. Plumes of heavy blue smoke with a wonderful aroma. The flavor is very heay and rich almost meat and mushroom dense complex flavors. I hung in there with these the last few years and I am very glad I did. I think the EL line in general needs about 5 years before they really get into their stride and this is a perfect example of that. - Submitted by bjm on July 20, 2007
Review #26: I was a little disappointed with the D3 but to its defense I had just smoked a Cohiba Genios. Two cigars of this stature should not be smoked back-to-back. I found the D3 more similar to the D2 than the D4. Indeed, the cigar was packed a little too tight and as a result the draw wasn't optimum. I found the first half more light than the second half. I more thoroughly enjoyed the second half, but again, perhaps my palate hadn't adjusted to this cigar. I've got a few more of these so I'll look forward to enjoying it under more optimum conditions. Until then, I'm only giving this an average rating because a good cigar should stand out especially after smoking a milder cigar, as is the case with the Genios. - Submitted by cookj1 on July 19, 2007
Review #25: Wonderful stick. Almost by chance I fired one up while in Milan, and ended up sitting at a cafe terrace, sipping a cappucinno. Mixing the taste of the coffee with the cigar was an awesome experience. It just reinforce the inner tastes you get from the habano. Great cigar. - Submitted by RoninExec on November 23, 2006
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