Partagas 898 Varnished stands among the most revered classic Lonsdales in the Habanos catalogue. This full-bodied 6.7" x 43 Lonsdale delivers cedar, leather, and roasted coffee across a long, evolving smoke. Reach for one when you want a refined yet powerful cigar with genuine Old Havana character. Learn more →
Partagas is one of Cuba's most storied marcas — every cigar hand-rolled in Havana from sun-grown Vuelta Abajo leaf, aged and crafted by master torcedores under the official Habanos S.A. seal.
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Every Partagas 898 Varnished is guaranteed 100% authentic, sourced directly from Habanos S.A. with the official seal and full traceability from Vuelta Abajo to your door.
Few cigars carry the weight of tradition quite like the Partagas 898 Varnished. The Partagas marque, founded in Havana in 1845, built its reputation on bold, earthy blends, and this Lonsdale is one of its most faithful expressions. The curious name comes from the way the cigars are arranged inside their cabinet: three stacked layers of eight, nine, and eight cigars. The “varnished” designation refers to the lacquered cabinet box in which it is presented, a finishing touch that has long marked this release apart from the slide-lid dress box version.
The opening third leans on cedar and damp earth, with a gentle sweetness underneath and an early whisper of leather. As the smoke settles into its second third, the blend gathers force, layering in roasted coffee, toasted nuts, and the signature Partagas pepper that lovers of the brand chase. The final third grows richer still, drawing out cocoa and a charred, mineral depth, the spice and a faint acidity keeping everything in balance right to the band.
This is a cigar that rewards patience. Kept at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius, the young, peppery edges mellow over a few years into something rounder and sweeter, with the cedar and cocoa coming forward. The varnished cabinet itself ages gracefully, and many collectors lay these down by the box rather than the single. A well seasoned humidor is essential for keeping the wrapper supple and the burn even.
The 898 Varnished suits the seasoned smoker who appreciates a classic, full-flavored Havana with room to develop in the hand. Its slender 43 ring gauge and generous length make it a slow, contemplative smoke best enjoyed after a meal or with an unhurried evening ahead. Newcomers may find its strength demanding, but anyone drawn to traditional Partagas character will feel right at home.
What does the name 898 mean?
It describes how the cigars sit inside the cabinet: three layers holding eight, nine, and eight cigars, a packing style that gives this Lonsdale its distinctive name.
What is the difference between the varnished and dress box versions?
The varnished release comes in a lacquered cabinet, while the dress box version uses a traditional slide-lid box. Both hold the same blend, though many enthusiasts prize the varnished cabinet for aging.
How strong is the Partagas 898?
It is a full-flavored cigar with the brand’s trademark pepper, earth, and leather. Time in the humidor tempers that intensity and brings out its sweeter, more rounded side.
Browse all Partagas cigars, see our Partagas price guide, or try the Partagas Serie P 2 and Partagas Serie D No. 4. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
Customer Reviews
The Partagas 898 Varnished is a respectable cigar. Nice notes of tobacco and earth, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Partagas offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Incredible cigar! The Partagas 898 Varnished from Partagas is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of coffee and wood throughout the smoke. Lasted about 89 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Absolutely love this Partagas 898 Varnished! Partagas continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with pepper and cocoa, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Partagas Partagas 898 Varnished delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of earth and leather. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Partagas Partagas 898 Varnished delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of tobacco and earth. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
A true masterpiece from Partagas. This Partagas 898 Varnished is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of dark chocolate and nuts, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
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