Partagás Petit Corona Especial

Description

The Partagás Petit Coronas Especiales is a distinguished vitola from Cuba’s renowned Partagás brand, offering full flavour in a compact size. Handmade (“Totalmente a Mano, Tripa Larga”) with Cuban wrapper, binder and filler tobaccos.
With its modest dimensions yet rich profile, this cigar appeals to aficionados seeking classic Cuban taste in a shorter format.

Specifications

• Brand: Partagás

• Vitola / Format: Petit Coronas Especiales (Factory name: Eminentes)

• Length: ~132 mm (5.2 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 42 (≈16.7 mm)

• Packaging: Typically boxes of 25 cigars.

• Strength / Body: Medium-to-Full, described as “full-bodied” for its size.

• Origin: Cuba — Partagás factory, using Vuelta Abajo region tobaccos.

Flavor Profile

The Petit Coronas Especiales delivers a dynamic and rich smoking experience:

• Initial draw: Notes of dark coffee, rich cedar, peppery spice and caramel.

• Mid-session: Develops into toasted wood, leather, earthy tobacco and a hint of vanilla or cream.

• Final third: Intense finish with deep tobacco core, persistent spice and bold Cuban character.

• While compact in size, the flavour and strength are comparable to larger formats in intensity and complexity. As one reviewer said:

Why Choose the Petit Coronas Especiales

• A classic Partagás flavour profile: potent Cuban tobacco profile in an efficient size.

• Shorter format (~5.2″ × 42) means a premium experience without a long time commitment — ideal for high quality in less time.

• Excellent value among high-end Cuban cigars: big flavour in a modest size.

• Well suited for collectors as well as smokers seeking rich taste with manageable size.

Serving & Storage Tips

• Storage: Maintain in a humidor at ~65-70 % relative humidity and ~18-21 °C for optimal flavour and wrapper preservation.

• Smoking time: Expect roughly 45-60 minutes depending on draw and pace — shorter than larger vitolas but full in intensity.

• Draw & technique: With the 42 gauge, take measured, moderate puffs — avoid overheating to preserve flavour balance.

• Pairings: Pairs wonderfully with a rich espresso, aged rum or bold single malt whisky — the cigar’s coffee, wood and spice tones match perfectly.

• Ageing potential: Given its flavour strength, resting in a humidor a year or more may smooth edges and deepen character.