About the Partagas Coronas
Few names carry as much weight in Havana as Partagas, a marca founded in 1845 and known ever since for bold, full bodied tobacco grown in the Vuelta Abajo region of Pinar del Rio. The Partagas Coronas takes that heritage and channels it into the classic Corona format, a 142mm (5.6 inch) length on a 42 ring gauge. It is a compact, austere cigar with a reputation for power and character, the kind of smoke that rewards a patient hand rather than a hurried one.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third arrives woody and spicy, a signature Partagas calling card, with cedar and a peppery bite settling onto the palate early. Through the middle the smoke turns rounder and more layered, weaving earth and leather together with a touch of dark cocoa that keeps the strength in check. By the final third the intensity builds, leaning into roasted coffee and tobacco depth, finishing long and warm. Smoke it slowly with measured, regular puffs and the full expression of this Habano reveals itself.
Pairings
- Aged Cuban rum, whose dark sugar and oak echo the cigar’s cocoa and cedar notes.
- A peated or full single malt whisky to stand up to the pepper and earth.
- Strong black espresso, a natural companion for the coffee and leather in the final third.
Aging and storage
Keep these cigars in a well seasoned humidor held around 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and roughly 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. At this strength a Partagas can be enjoyed fresh, yet a year or two of rest tends to marry the spice with the sweeter cocoa and cedar tones, softening the edges without dulling the punch. Rotate the box occasionally and let any newly arrived stock settle for a few weeks before lighting one.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the smoker who likes things robust. If your tastes run toward mild and creamy, the Coronas will probably feel like a lot. But for anyone who appreciates a powerful, spicy, no nonsense Habano with a long history behind it, the Partagas Coronas is a benchmark, ideal as an after dinner companion or a weekend smoke when you have time to give it the attention it asks for.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is the Partagas Coronas?
It is a full bodied cigar. Partagas is one of the more powerful Cuban marcas, and the Coronas delivers plenty of intensity, so it suits experienced palates or those who enjoy a bold smoke.
What size is the Partagas Coronas?
It is a traditional Corona vitola measuring 142mm, about 5.6 inches, with a 42 ring gauge, and it is sold in boxes of 25.
How long does it take to smoke?
Allow roughly one hour to an hour and a half, smoking slowly with regular puffs to let the flavors develop fully across the thirds.
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.
Kevin Mitchell –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Partagas Partagas Coronas 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!
Cynthia Bailey –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Partagas Partagas Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and wood. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Paul Price –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Partagas Partagas Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and wood. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
James Robinson –
Decent corona but not my favorite from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas has good flavor – coffee and wood – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Janet Gray –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Partagas Partagas Coronas 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!
Walter Sanders –
Incredible cigar! The Partagas Coronas from Partagas is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of dark chocolate and nuts throughout the smoke. Lasted about 69 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Louis Webb –
Five stars all the way! The Partagas Partagas Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of earth and leather. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Kimberly Roberts –
Really enjoyed this Partagas Coronas. Partagas consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of earth and leather. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Carl Chapman –
Decent corona but not my favorite from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas has good flavor – coffee and wood – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Elizabeth Taylor –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Partagas Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 74 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – tobacco and earth. Will definitely order more!
Catherine Murray –
Top-tier quality from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of pepper and cocoa. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Gary Wood –
A true masterpiece from Partagas. This Partagas Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of spice and cedar, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Christopher Wilson –
Absolutely love this Partagas Coronas! Partagas continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with spice and cedar, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Mildred Pierce –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Partagas Partagas Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of pepper and cocoa. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Kenneth Brooks –
The Partagas Partagas Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the coffee and wood notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Daniel Moore –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Partagas Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 48 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – spice and cedar. Will definitely order more!
Eric Turner –
The Partagas Partagas Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the spice and cedar notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Ann Crawford –
Very pleased with this Partagas Coronas. Partagas quality shines through with spice and cedar flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Henry Gardner –
Decent corona but not my favorite from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas has good flavor – dark chocolate and nuts – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Melissa Evans –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Partagas Partagas Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of coffee and wood. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Norma Palmer –
Best corona I’ve had in a long time! Partagas really knocked it out of the park with the Partagas Coronas. Rich flavor profile featuring pepper and cocoa, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Victor Harper –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Partagas Coronas is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 84 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – pepper and cocoa. Will definitely order more!
Betty Lewis –
The Partagas Partagas Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the spice and cedar notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Matthew Jackson –
Decent corona but not my favorite from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas has good flavor – earth and leather – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Joe Fisher –
The Partagas Partagas Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the spice and cedar notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Maria Patterson –
Incredible cigar! The Partagas Coronas from Partagas is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of coffee and wood throughout the smoke. Lasted about 62 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Jeffrey Watson –
Five stars all the way! The Partagas Partagas Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of earth and leather. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Peter Hayes –
Top-tier quality from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of pepper and cocoa. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Steven Ross –
Absolutely love this Partagas Coronas! 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!
Timothy Kelly –
Great cigar! Partagas Partagas Coronas offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of coffee and wood throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Deborah Stewart –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Partagas Partagas Coronas delivered on flavor (coffee and wood) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Beverly Mason –
Top-tier quality from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of pepper and cocoa. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Rose Martinez –
Really enjoyed this Partagas Coronas. Partagas consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of coffee and wood. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Ruth Powell –
The Partagas Partagas Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the pepper and cocoa notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Judith Boyd –
Incredible cigar! The Partagas Coronas from Partagas is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of coffee and wood throughout the smoke. Lasted about 68 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Diane Ross –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Partagas Partagas Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of earth and leather. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Roy Torres –
Very pleased with this Partagas Coronas. Partagas quality shines through with earth and leather flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Douglas Wells –
Solid corona from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas has nice flavors of coffee and wood and good construction. Enjoyed about 75 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Partagas.
Linda Davis –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Partagas Partagas Coronas 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!
Susan Richardson –
Solid corona from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas has nice flavors of tobacco and earth and good construction. Enjoyed about 58 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Partagas.
Barbara Thomas –
Five stars all the way! The Partagas Partagas Coronas is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of tobacco and earth. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Gregory Murphy –
Very good cigar. The Partagas Partagas Coronas lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted tobacco and earth with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Virginia Howard –
The Partagas Partagas Coronas is a quality corona. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the pepper and cocoa notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Theresa Lawson –
Exceptional cigar from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of earth and leather throughout the 63 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Howard Lynch –
Absolutely outstanding corona! The Partagas Partagas Coronas delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of pepper and cocoa. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Michelle Adams –
This is hands down one of the best coronas I’ve smoked this year. The Partagas Partagas Coronas exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of pepper and cocoa. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Jean Stone –
Very pleased with this Partagas Coronas. Partagas quality shines through with earth and leather flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Irene Cole –
A true masterpiece from Partagas. This Partagas Coronas is everything you want in a premium Cuban cigar. Exquisite flavors of earth and leather, flawless construction, razor-sharp burn. Been smoking these for years and they never disappoint!
Russell Fox –
Very pleased with this Partagas Coronas. Partagas quality shines through with tobacco and earth flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Nicholas Allen –
Exceptional cigar from Partagas. The Partagas Coronas delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of dark chocolate and nuts throughout the 72 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Anna Sanders –
Absolutely love this Partagas Coronas! 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!
Scott Henderson –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Partagas Partagas Coronas delivered on flavor (dark chocolate and nuts) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.