Partagas Cifuentes

Partagas Cifuentes Seasonal Blends

Steve R

I was fortunate enough to taste a few of these at this year’s RTDA in Las Vegas. Long story short, it blew me away. In my mind, it was the best release at the show, and I’ve been waiting to receive our shipment ever since, ready to make an employee purchase. It finally hit the docks about 3 weeks ago - the card was swiped, and I was puffing away by 5PM that same night.

I’ve never been a big fan of Partagas. To be honest, the only one I’ve ever truly enjoyed has been the Serie D #4. Because of this, I was hoping the official release of the Cifuentes Seasonal Blends would be as good as those tasty samplers. Let me tell you, they are. Actually, I think they might be better. Loaded with rich, spicy flavors and backed by a punch that’ll knock you out cold if you’re not ready for it. This is my kind of smoke. A slightly pressed, densely packed cigar that’s dark, bulky, and burns like a dream. It’s too strong to become part of my ‘every day list’, but I can easily find time to smoke one once a week, preferably after a tough day or a big meal. I’d like to thank Daniel Nunez and Benji Menendez for creating a legal Partagas that’s right up my alley!

note: this Staff Review was written in November of 2005, when the Partagas Cifuentes was originally released.

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Tastes like a cigar!

Jan 09, 2017

A smooth, tobacco taste, easy draw.

Rich and full bodied

Nov 28, 2016

This begins as Medium-Full, but midway towards the end you can expect Full entirely

Partagas

Nov 21, 2016

Pretty good smoke. I like the decembre better.

Most are rolled so tight they can't be smoked.

Nov 03, 2016

At least 50% of the box are rolled so tight I can't even smoke them. I tried another one last night after letting them sit in my humidor for months, no change. It was so tight I didn't even bother lighting it, what a disappointment.

Partagas Cifuentes Diciembre

Oct 18, 2016

Very good cigar.

Stick to the maduro

Oct 02, 2016

Nice smooth draw with a consistent flavor. However, I did get one that was rolled incorrectly, it had so many stems at the end, it started an uneven burn, and had a stem puncture through the wrapper which was patched up by cigar paste and a small piece of wrapper. Never before have I seen this. I would recommend the maduro.

Wonderful Surprise

Sep 15, 2016

I'm a noob but my tastes are steadily moving up the strength scale. This is a wonderfully tasting medium strength cigar. The smoke seemed a little light and the cigar required some light touch-up but otherwise it was excellent. I bought these on a "as-you-checkout offer; I'm so glad I chose to take them up on the offer. I will definitely buy these again!!

Best Cigars

Sep 10, 2016

Great taste. Nice burn rate, to enjoy a lasting good time.

Partags Cifuentes Diciembre Review

Aug 24, 2016

This is one of the best cigars I have ever smoked. The cigar stays lit, and lasts for a long time. It has a mild to mid-mild flavor,and the quality control is exceptional. I would highly recommend this cigar!

A Little Effort Is All It Takes... Enjoy.

Jul 29, 2016

Love the Flavor, the Taste, and the smoke. Great cigar for the money. You do however need to roll the cigars a couple of times. I use a hard cover book with mild pressure for about 2 minutes before smoking them to get a good clean burn. A minor issue but well worth the effort.

Great cigar. Actually one of my favorites

Jul 20, 2016

Great cigar. Just wish the price was a little lower. I will keep buying them.

Search is over

Jun 21, 2016

Been looking for this cigar for a long time. Others may share the humidor, but this is the owner.

Partagas does it right with this cigar

Jun 18, 2016

It's a Partagas... There really is very little to say, the Cigar is a full bodies, yet very mellow smoke. The wrapper has a very high attention to detail with fine veins, very clean. The draw is amazingly smooth, and not heavy, the flavors are fully developed by the first quarter of the cigar and carried all the way through. I hope you enjoy one for your self.

Ring size too small

Apr 26, 2016

but still ok

Partagas Enero

Apr 21, 2016

good flavor excellent draw and burn would buy again

Partagas Cifuentes Diciembre Cigars

Apr 19, 2016

A very good cigar. Well constructed and burns slowly and evenly. Good aroma and very smooth.

Cifuentes

Apr 13, 2016

One of my favorite. It is as good a smoke as anything twice the price. Thank you CI for making it affordable for me.

very nice but tight

I tried theses cigars after I got them, and then 3 weeks later after sitting in my humidor. Nice taste and smell but they were rolled a little too tight. I had trouble with them burning uneven. The Partagas family is one of my favorites brands. I would order them again. Tom B Council Bluffs IA

Not At The Top of My List

Apr 04, 2016

I did not find these very tasty at all. They lacked the punch that Partagas is known for. I was anticipating a very full smoke and this fell painfully short. I will be sure to not make the mistake of ordering these again.

Mar 23, 2016

A good cigar that burns evenly. The price made it a great value.

Love it

Mar 22, 2016

Best place ever!

I think that they are

Mar 21, 2016

I think that they are A great smoke & Cigars International have the best prices around to pick up A bundle

partagas

Mar 18, 2016

good stick. great flavor and burn. good to the nub! will definitely buy again

Just great

Mar 07, 2016

Great value. Fast shipping. Great price.

Super deal

Mar 04, 2016

Great value for the never smoked cigars before. I liked the flavor and aroma of all the different brands. Will definitely do this buy them again.

Partagas Cifuentes Febrero

Jan 04, 2016

Very good cigar. Easy draw, nice taste and aroma.

The finish is too Strong for me

Jan 03, 2016

It started out ok but by the time I got half way it started being a chore to try and finish it. The rest go to the bottom of the humidor in hopes they mellow out. I did not like the strong taste they took on. I have another Partagas cigar that I do enjoy smoking on occasion. I was hoping these would be similar.

Very Dissapointed

Dec 20, 2015

Not sure if I got a bad batch or what. Rolled too tight so bad draw. Not a traditional flavor profile either. Notes of paper and funk. Very dissapointed.

New Smoker

Dec 15, 2015

Great cigar, excellent service and quick delivery.

Nov 20, 2015

Best cigar store to shop from.

Hello Partagas!

Nov 19, 2015

I'm a third generation cigar smoker. Just got two 5 packs! Hav'nt had these sticks in 5 years. I'm so glad I got them before Thanksgiving. They are Top-Notch for the price, and are warm and really satisfy! Don't wait to enjoy some soon!!

Great price!

Oct 29, 2015

An excellent smoke. Rich taste with notes of coffee and chocolate.

Best cigar site!!!

Oct 26, 2015

I have ordered cigars from cigarsinternational for 5 years now, I have always been satisfied and amazed with them. Defiantly would recommend them to family friends and anyone that asks where do I get my cigars!

Great smoke rich and strong

Oct 01, 2015

Excellent Cigar at an Exceptional Value

I couldn't be more please with the quality of the Partagas Cifuentes Febreros. The second box I ordered was because of the expiration of the special and couldn't pass up having a stock of premium smokes at such a savings. My reorders will be commensurate with consumption, but if the special savings offer rears it's head again, I'm going to stockpile! JAG

Excellent Cigar

Sep 16, 2015

Great smoking cigar and excellent service from Cigars International

International is great

Aug 24, 2015

Great cigar. Great for everyday or after dinner smoke

I expected better.

Aug 21, 2015

I like Partagas cigars, plain and simple. These are not my favorite.

Customer Testimonials

Wow...I will back up all the positive reviews so far and add that this is another very good stick for the money. Stayed very consistent throughout with a great combination of pepper, spice and cream all throughout. Reminded me a bit of a Punch but this was very smooth. I thought the construction was good. Recommend.

CS of ELIZABETHTOWN, PA

I got a deal on the perfect ten Partagas sampler with Cifuentes enclosed. A great every day cigar. Good flavor, draw, and burn for a nice price. None of the tight draw issues as with some of the other Partagas cigars I have experienced. Hats off to Partagas for a job well done! And a decent deal offered by Cigars International one more time!

LW of SYLMAR, CA

A very good cigar, goes well with Bacardi Gold on the rocks.

TL of Simpsonville, SC

I like it. I must say the corona tastes totally full bodied to me. First half of the smoke is nothing to bark about, but a little cream does develop halfway through. Simple as that. If u can get them at a good price, cop you a few.

AB of Hampton, VA

Tried one of these last night. Pre-light aroma was very pleasant, earthy and notes of dark chocolate. After properly toasting the foot, I lit up and had some uneven burn issues right away but a quick correction evened things out, after which the burn remained razor sharp all the way to the end. I've been smoking a lot of Don Pepin sticks lately (which tend to have an abundance of peppery spice) and this stick was a nice detour from that. Much creamier and a little mellower than DP's stuff with some nice, deep earth, cocoa, and tobacco flavors. Draw was definitely tighter than I am used to but overall did not detract too much from the experience. For the price it's pretty much impossible to complain about this cigar. This is a good stick and one that I will definitely be revisiting. Worth checking out.

BT of Redlands, CA

Just picked up a box of the"enero" size-Patagas Cifuentes blend for the first time in years and after tasting the first one,I asked myself;"Why the &%@$# did I wait so many years to buy these again ?!"and then I reaized that these are the same,very consistent.To me they are 92-95.Flavors to me are earthy and toasty with some spice and pepper dancing around,a nice old-school type of flavor.I love to taste and if possible smell the soil that the leaves I'm smoking grew in,each his/her own,that's just me.This blend nails it!Kudos Partagas!Thanks C.I.!

RK of COLLEGE PARK, MD

Delightful smoke. Good consistent flavor, even burn and construction. Good reviews from friends also, and the aroma was found appealing by a lady who does not smoke cigars. I would buy them again.

FC of Rochester, NY

Got some on a deal to get free shipping. Good move. Very good. Nice draw, wonderful flavor.

JM of Defiance, OH

Only complaint was the cigars seemed to be rolled to tightly and hard to draw. Other than that the smoke was smooth, mellow, and mild. Great smooth tobacco flavors. Might try another box just to see if this box was a fluke.

MG of Palmer, AK

For the price, the Cifuentes Enero is one of the best cigars out there, hands down! I have smoked this cigar for several years and, in comparison to more expensive cigars, can say this is a great smoke! Good draw, burn, consistancy and flavor. Spicey with a little sweetness. For the price you cant say no!

TE of OCALA, FL

Splendid for the $$. Smooth draw. Even aroma throughout!

KH of STREAMWOOD, IL

I'm not good at rating the flavors in a cigar, I only know what I like. I'm on my 4th box of the Cifuentes Febreros in the last 8 months. These are my favorites. I find myself taking several mini-puffs in a row and breathing the smoke from the cigar so I can stay "with the moment" with these babies. There is a spicy flavor in these cigars that I can really enjoy. They are a perfect "medium" in body and give me the slightest buzz. I smoke 'em with a glass of "Rebel Yell" bourbon. I split my CI orders with a Buddy and never have to ask if he wants Partagas. At this time...my favorite cigar.

RL of MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI

this smoke is one of the best one I have smoked by far. Nice white smoke burns even love them and will buy them again

DD of Shippensburg, PA

The 2006 Enero has been the best cigar I've smoked. Hands down. Construction, appearance, draw and flavor profile, all top notch. A woody, very light cream like smoothness, slight fruit-ish sweetness with an unidentifying spice and a short peppery kick on the finish..perfection from Partagas. Now I like all Partagas cigars, but the aged Cifuentes is my personal favorite. If they pop up, grab some, I will too!

JW of Noxapater, MS

Appearance-wise the cigar was nothing to write home about: Somewhat bumpy with a squishy, tacky feel. Firm draw. Slightly off-putting prelight aroma. Once lit, I right away noticed a strange, overripe fruit note. Short yet syrupy finish. At the midway point I noticed some black pepper notes, which offset the fruit. At this point I was okay with the flavor profile. Overall, not bad but a little too out of the ordinary for my taste.

AF of Bloomington, IN

This is one of the finest cigars I have had from CI. Smooth, very flavorful and with an even burn and superior construction. The subtle flavors emerge one by one as it burns. I will definitely buy more of these gems.

MA of Bethany, IL

There are cigars, and there are Partagas... I'm not saying these are better than every other brand, what I mean is: every Partagas I had ever smoked had a unique flavor profile unlike all others, and Cifuentes further exagerates that exotic taste and sent I associate with the brand. This is an excellent, affordable change of pace cigar (and a cigar smokers alternative to flavored and infused brands. I only have two criticisms of Cifentes (Februario): 1) It is rather one dimensional throughout the smoke, allbeit a unique flavor 2) The draw is much tighter than I care for Definately worth checking out, but it has its limitations. Still at the current price point, you can't go wrong

RS of Valhalla, NY

Better than expected. Being a novice cigar smoker this one was great. Started a little peppery, a smooth nutty then finished with more pepper. I'm not a fan of peppery cigars or spicy but this one was so creamy smooth that I would smoke again.

JM of Brighton, TN

Incredible deal. May be my all time favorite. If you like the Dominicans you should give these a try.

TM of Johnson City, TN

Great deal! Don't pass this up. If you're a fan of Partagas, get some now before CI regains their sanity.

DP of Pinehurst, NC

I was not impressed with the Cifuentes Diciembre on many levels. It is a very nice looking cigar, and the pre-light aroma is enticing, but my attraction to this blend stopped there. The draw was too tight, the burn was uneven, and I did not find this especially tasty. Rather a one-dimensional smoke with some decent woody notes to the flavor profile. However, it also had some strong paper and charcoal notes that did not appeal to me. I cannot recomend this smoke for those reasons. It is not good! A much better way to spend your 60 beans would be to spend $50 on a box of the Blue Labels from the Rico clan (of course from CI), and $10 on a bottle of Chimay ale.

PJ of Crystal Lake, IL

WOW I have to agree with JT! These are great, I think they are my new fav Sitting at my sports bar now enjoying one. Wasn't sure what to expect. One thing is for sure now...I will be ordering more very soon

BL of Cherry Hill, NJ

WOW !! This was a great smoke, spicy, woody, subtle sweetness and a taste of something i couldn't quite make out..cinnamon maybe ?. Worth every penny and better get my hands on more at fantastic prices. Thick clouds of smoke with a perfect draw and burn. Nothing bad to say about this smoke at all. Looking forward to lighting up my next one.

JT of Howell, NJ

I tried the '06 and found it to be a pleasant cigar (Partagas Cifuentes Seasonal Blend). An excellent draw and even burn presented a nice, medium-bodied smoke. This one was a sample from the maker's representative, so the price was certainly right! I've since bought a few....

MC of MLeesburg, VA

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Shapes:	Corona, Robusto, Toro
Wrapper:	Corojo
Origin:	Dominican Republic
Flavored:	No
Pressed:	No
Has Tip:	No
Filler:	Dominican
Sweet:	No
Brand:	Partagas
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