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.