About the Partagas Corona Senior
The Partagas Corona Senior carries the deep, full-bodied signature that has defined the Partagas marca since Don Jaime Partagás founded the house in Havana in 1845. Presented in the classic Eminentes format, a tidy 5.2 inch corona with a 42 ring gauge, this is a pre-revolution Habanos release that wraps its rich, earthy smoke inside an aluminum tube to protect every cigar until the moment you light it. It is a faithful ambassador of the Partagas character: powerful, woody, and unmistakably Cuban.
Flavor profile by thirds
The first third opens with well-balanced cedar and a touch of wet rind, framed by the brand’s trademark spice and a clean wisp of black pepper. Through the middle the smoke turns thicker and creamier, and the trademark Partagas notes of wood and rich earth take command while scents of roasted coffee begin to creep into the bouquet. The final third stays linear yet intensifies, leaning into deep coffee and a peppery edge that lingers on a clean, dry finish.
Pairings
- Aged Cuban or Nicaraguan rum, whose molasses sweetness softens the cigar’s peppery core.
- A double espresso or strong black coffee that echoes the roasted notes of the final third.
- A peated single malt Scotch, whose smoke and brine stand up to the full body without being overrun.
Aging and storage
Keep your Corona Senior at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius, ideally inside a seasoned cedar humidor. The tube does a fine job of shielding individual sticks, yet long-term rest still belongs in proper humidified conditions. Given a year or two of patience, the youthful pepper rounds out and the woody, coffee-laced core grows even more harmonious.
Who it is for
This cigar suits the experienced smoker who craves a genuinely full-bodied Havana but does not always have ninety minutes to spare. In roughly an hour the Corona Senior delivers the dense, traditional Partagas experience that fans of the brand chase, making it a reliable everyday smoke for anyone with a taste for strength, wood, and earth. Newcomers to Cuban tobacco may find it a touch intense, so a little palate experience helps.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Partagas Corona Senior?
It is the Eminentes vitola, measuring 5.2 inches (132 mm) in length with a 42 ring gauge, and it ships in an aluminum tube.
How strong is this cigar?
It is full-bodied, with a robust, spicy, woody character that is typical of the Partagas marca, building intensity toward the finish.
How long does it take to smoke?
Most smokers enjoy the Corona Senior in around an hour, which makes it a popular choice when you want a complete Partagas experience in a reasonable window.
Explore more
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.
