About the Partagas Serie D No. 5
The Partagas Serie D No. 5 condenses the famous flavor of the Serie D family into a short, fast-burning format. Partagas is one of the oldest and most respected Habanos brands, founded in Havana in 1845, and it built its reputation on robust, earthy, full-flavored cigars rolled with tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region. This particular vitola began life as an Edicion Limitada release in 2008, and its popularity was so strong that Habanos brought it into the regular production lineup a few years later. Think of it as the Serie D No. 4 shrunk into a Petit Robusto, built for smokers who crave that signature intensity without committing a full hour to it.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third settles in gently, leading with leather, roasted nuts, and a touch of dark chocolate over a smooth, even draw. As you move into the middle, the body climbs and the smoke grows richer, with nuttiness taking center stage alongside hints of cedar and earth. The final third pushes toward full, layering in honey sweetness and a flash of white pepper that keeps the finish lively and long. Across all three stages this stays distinctly Partagas: deep, savory, and confident rather than sharp.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and oak sweetness softens the cigar’s leathery core.
- A robust black coffee or espresso to echo the roasted, nutty notes.
- A peated or full-bodied single malt whisky to stand up to the strong second half.
Aging and storage
Keep your Serie D No. 5 in a well-seasoned humidor held around 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and roughly 18 degrees Celsius. Like most full-flavored Partagas cigars, it smokes beautifully young but rewards patience, with a year or two of rest rounding off the early edge and letting the leather and sweet notes marry. Rotate your stock and check your hygrometer regularly so the wrapper stays supple and the burn stays even.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the established smoker who already loves big, full-bodied Havanas and wants that experience in a shorter window. It suits the morning espresso break, the round of golf, or any moment when time is tight but the craving for genuine Partagas depth is not. Newcomers may find the strength demanding, so it is best enjoyed after a meal rather than on an empty stomach.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Partagas Serie D No. 5 take to smoke?
Most smokers finish this Petit Robusto in around 45 minutes to an hour, which is part of its appeal as a quick yet satisfying option.
Is the Serie D No. 5 strong?
Yes. It is a full-flavored cigar that builds from medium toward full, with the final third being the most intense, so it is better suited to experienced palates.
How is it different from the Serie D No. 4?
It shares the same 50 ring gauge and very similar flavor DNA as the No. 4, but in a shorter 4.3 inch Petit Robusto length, giving you the Serie D character in less time.
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.