This marvellous cigar is specially made for connoisseurs. I personnally think that it is the best lonsdale. The production is very limited, so the original blend is respected and a high level of quality control is maintained.

Tasting of the Partagas Lonsdale:

Before lighting up: earthy and spicy.
Burning: It's strong, rich, complex and has a well balanced draw. Spicy notes are dominant. The end is very strong without being aggressive, somewhere inbetween the 8-9-8 and selection privada. Rare masterpiece.
Personnally, after taking my breakfast, I start my day with a Partagas Lonsdale, a Punch super selection N°1 or a Romeo y Julieta Churchill (unfortunately, the Churchills of R y J are not very well made. Many connoisseurs will not agree with me on this point.)

Comparison with the 8-9-8:
Actually, the production of the 8-9-8 is increasing and the original blend is not respected. It does not have the same filler as in the past. The wrapper is rarely oily and shiny. However, even if you have an exellent varnished box of 8-9-8, the Partagas Lonsdales are spicier.

Written by Dr. Z. Mouawad
June 1998.All rights reserved.