Partagas Seleccion Privada EL 2014

[spirit_of_will]

Nice review... Very glad I have a few stashed away!


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[tommy]

Rupert, I still have the two that you sent me way back when you got them. I do look forward to smoking them and this has helped confirm that I'm doing the right thing waiting. [emoji106]🏻

[butternutsquashpie]

I think it is a cigar that benefits from being smoked slowly, as the pepper notes do become increasingly prevalent as the cigar is smoked down. I have smoked 5 from the box of 10 now, and they have improved with each revisit. New, this was quite a chaotic cigar, but has now settled into a stick that builds gradually as it is smoked. That said, I still do not think they are at their best

You said it. Those larger cigars have a fantastic ageing potential most of the time. Much like the Montecristo Sublimes / Grand Edmundos that you've smoked in the past, these would probably come around much better as time goes on. Rest patient and reap what you sow down the lines!

Keep 'em up, sludgehammer! I wish I had the time to review cigars now...

[El Catador]

I found it a bit full on towards the end certainly. I think more age will help. They are getting steadily better, but I think another 2-3 years will see them at their peak in my humble opinion.

Sterling work..
Great job..!!

Only recently got around to trying one of these myself.. and had pretty much an identical experience.

Agree about the unbalanced nature of the final third, (Not uncommon with dealing with young Partagas sticks).
As you say, 2 to 3 years of aging should work wonders.

I'll probably get a box or two.. simply because it's my favorite brand, and a bit of a novelty.. but truthfully.. they'll never replace the skinnier ring gauge variations in my affections..!
(Slopes off to fire up a Serie du connaisseur).

Cheers El Cat

[Seegarnub]

Another excellent review Rupert and I too found it not to be a typical Partagas and much milder than expected. I smoked one at Ajay's BBQ last summer and didn't expect it to suit the occasion as well as it did - a lovely smoke![emoji3]


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[Johnny Thunder]

Fantastic review. Thank you for sharing Rupert.

[gangstarrrrr]

Need to get a couple of boxes of this. If anyone would like to share a source, please PM me!

[nplymouth]

Great review

[Ranks]

Nice review Sir Rupert

[Sludgie]

Cheers chaps! Next stop on 'Rupert's Reviews' is the Upmann Mag 56.....


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[Streetfighter]

Great review sludgie, a very enjoyable read...

[mcdee]

Another excellent review Sludgie. Very informative and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Thanks.

[wayne_w]

Thanks for the reply [MENTION=1795]Sludgie[/MENTION].
I find that too much pepper can spoil a cigar at times

[Sludgie]

Great review. Would you say the pepper was overpowering in any way?
It seems that age may help to subdue the pepper perhaps?

I found it a bit full on towards the end certainly. I think more age will help. They are getting steadily better, but I think another 2-3 years will see them at their peak in my humble opinion.


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[wayne_w]

Great review. Would you say the pepper was overpowering in any way?
It seems that age may help to subdue the pepper perhaps?