Partagas 898, A Love Letter

[Soulmanure]

I thought Big J loved Partagas to the extent that a man could love a cigar BUT you my friend (Mr. Manure) You need serious help!

Sending me a box of 898's would greatly improve my condition.

[J Cano]

I thought Big J loved Partagas to the extent that a man could love a cigar BUT you my friend (Mr. Manure) You need serious help!

[Big J]

I had a feeling you'd dig the post--thanks again for getting me into these fine puros!

Your welcome!
I'm glad you dig them as much as I do.

[Soulmanure]

Excellent post, Soulmanure!
Bravo!!!

I had a feeling you'd dig the post--thanks again for getting me into these fine puros!

[Big J]

Excellent post, Soulmanure!
Bravo!!!

[Big J]

i agree the 898 is a very flavoursome cigar but of the few i have tried all but one of them seemed to suffer from a pretty tight draw being plugged maybe ive just been unlucky

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with the 898's, Mackem.

I have smoked a few from '08 and '09 and they have been great so far.

[mackem keith]

i agree the 898 is a very flavoursome cigar but of the few i have tried all but one of them seemed to suffer from a pretty tight draw being plugged maybe ive just been unlucky

[Big J]

Possibly because price aside. Partagas don't make life easy there being two 898s I think you're speaking about the Dalia .... but I'm not sure.

8-9-8 Barnizados Dalia 170 x 43

8-9-8 Sin Barnizar Corona Grande 155 x 42

Tipp, the 8-9-8 that Soulmanure is talking about is the 8-9-8 Varnish 170x43

[Pipe Dude]

I've just brought back a box of 8-9-8 Unvarnished, 1997, from Gib. Never had them before - now a firm favourite!

[michael69]

898 one of my faves!

[Deano]

Never had a 898, I'd better go find one!

[tippexx]

I speak of the Dalia. I could be wrong, but isn't the Dalia the only one still in production?

Yes the Dalia is current. The Coronas Gorda was discontinued 2002.

Both a available from CGars. The Dalia called 'varnished' @ 13.99
The Coronas Gorda called 'un-varnished' @ 12.49

Confusing? .... just a bit!

[Soulmanure]

Possibly because price aside. Partagas don't make life easy there being two 898s I think you're speaking about the Dalia .... but I'm not sure.

8-9-8 Barnizados Dalia 170 x 43

8-9-8 Sin Barnizar Corona Grande 155 x 42

I speak of the Dalia. I could be wrong, but isn't the Dalia the only one still in production?

[El Catador]

Maestro, once again your eloquence and wisdom shine a light of truth into the darkness of ignorance.
My congratulations on a fine post.

As usual, you provide a profound and erudite commentary, resplendent with typically precise observations.
Bravo!

Now . . . if I may. . those of us still waiting to secure a box of these (discontinued) treats, respectfully request you (temporarily at least) 'pop-a-cork-in-it'!

Let me finish by saying that if you haven't had one yet, your life is incomplete.

Don't say that!!!

[tippexx]

Big J and I have talked about this--why aren't there more raves for this cigar? Let me finish by saying that if you haven't had one yet, your life is incomplete.

Possibly because price aside. Partagas don't make life easy there being two 898s I think you're speaking about the Dalia .... but I'm not sure.

8-9-8 Barnizados Dalia 170 x 43

8-9-8 Sin Barnizar Corona Grande 155 x 42