About the Partagas Maduro No.1
Partagas has built its reputation on bold, earthy Havanas since 1845, and the Maduro No.1 marks a milestone for the marque. Launched in 2015, it inaugurated the brand’s first line dressed entirely in a dark maduro wrapper, a leaf selected from the upper levels of the tobacco plant and given an extra fermentation period to deepen its color and intensity. Released as a La Casa del Habano and Habanos Specialist exclusive, this Robusto-format vitola carries the full-bodied character Partagas is known for, now wrapped in something noticeably richer and sweeter than the standard line.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third leans into the maduro’s natural sweetness, with notes of warm bread and raisin riding alongside a backbone of earth and leather. Through the middle the smoke turns creamier, as chocolate and roasted nut step forward and a touch of coffee spice keeps things grounded. The final third builds in intensity, where star anise, darker cocoa, and that classic Partagas earthiness pull together into a long, satisfying finish that confirms the full strength rating.
Pairings
- Aged Cuban rum, whose molasses sweetness echoes the wrapper’s raisin and cocoa tones.
- A dark, full-roast espresso that mirrors the cigar’s coffee and chocolate notes.
- A peated single malt Scotch for smokers who want the leather and earth to stand against a smoky counterpoint.
Aging and storage
Keep this Habano resting at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and a temperature near 18 degrees Celsius, or about 64 to 68 Fahrenheit. Maduro wrappers tend to reward patience, and a year or two in a seasoned humidor will let the youthful edge mellow while the sweet and earthy elements marry. Rotate your boxes occasionally and avoid sudden swings in conditions, since a stable environment protects both the construction and the flavor.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the experienced smoker who already enjoys full-bodied Cuban tobacco and wants the added dimension of a dark, sweet maduro wrapper. Newcomers may find the strength demanding, so it suits a palate that appreciates depth over subtlety. Anyone drawn to chocolate, coffee, and leather notes in a manageable Robusto size will find plenty to return to here.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Partagas Maduro No.1?
It measures 5.1 inches, or 130 millimeters, with a 52 ring gauge, placing it in the Robusto format.
How strong is the Partagas Maduro No.1?
It is rated full strength, delivering the rich intensity Partagas is famous for, amplified by its extra-fermented maduro wrapper.
What makes this cigar a maduro?
The wrapper leaf comes from the top of the tobacco plant and is given an additional fermentation period, which darkens its color and brings out the sweeter, deeper notes that define the line.
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.