About the Partagas Serie D No 1 Limited Edition 2004
Partagas has built its reputation on bold, earthy Havanas since 1845, and the Serie D No 1 Limited Edition 2004 sits among the most collectible expressions of that house style. Released as part of the Habanos Edicion Limitada program for 2004, it carries the factory vitola known as Partagas No 16, a generous double robusto measuring 6.7 inches with a 50 ring gauge. Like all Edicion Limitada cigars of its era, it was rolled with specially selected, aged leaf for the wrapper, which gives it a darker, oilier appearance than the standard Serie D line. Now long discontinued, well kept boxes have become prized pieces for collectors who value vintage Cuban tobacco.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third leans into classic Partagas character, with damp earth, toasted cedar, and a firm backbone of black pepper that announces its full bodied intentions. Through the middle the spice settles down and a creamy sweetness begins to surface, bringing hints of honey and caramel alongside a steady note of supple leather. By the final third the pepper has largely faded, leaving a relaxed and rounded close built on dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and lingering wood that stretches across a long, satisfying finish.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose molasses sweetness mirrors the cigar’s honeyed mid palate
- A peaty single malt Scotch to play against the pepper and leather
- A short, intense espresso that echoes the coffee notes on the finish
Aging and storage
This is a cigar that rewards patience. Edicion Limitada blends were designed to evolve in the box, and the years since 2004 have allowed the peppery edges to soften and the sweeter, more refined notes to come forward. Keep it stored at roughly 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and a stable temperature around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. A seasoned humidor and an accurate hygrometer are the simplest way to protect the integrity of a cigar this scarce, and stable conditions matter far more than chasing any single ideal number.
Who it is for
The Serie D No 1 Limited Edition 2004 suits the experienced smoker who appreciates a full bodied Cuban with genuine complexity rather than raw power. Collectors will value its scarcity and its place in the early Edicion Limitada history, while seasoned aficionados will enjoy how gracefully the blend has matured. Newcomers to Cuban cigars may find it intense, so it is best approached once you already enjoy robust, earthy Havanas.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Partagas Serie D No 1 Limited Edition 2004?
It is a double robusto measuring 6.7 inches in length with a 50 ring gauge, built on the Partagas No 16 factory vitola.
How strong is this cigar?
It is a full bodied smoke. The first third in particular shows assertive pepper and earth before the profile mellows into sweeter, rounder notes.
Is the Limited Edition 2004 still in production?
No. It was a one time Habanos Edicion Limitada release for 2004 and has long been discontinued, which is part of why aged boxes are so desirable among collectors.
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.