Partagás (Cuba)
Maduro No. 3
Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 is a full strength cigar made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — Partagás. It pairs Cuban Maduro (Vuelta Abajo, extra-fermented) wrapper; Cuban binder; Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. It comes in one listed size, 5¾ × 50.
- Maker
- Partagás (Cuba)
- Wrapper
- Cuban Maduro (Vuelta Abajo, extra-fermented)
- Binder
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
- Country
- Cuba
- Factory
- Habanos S.A. — Partagás
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5¾ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsPartagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 uses a Cuban Maduro (Vuelta Abajo, extra-fermented) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryPartagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 questions
What does Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 taste like?
Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 uses a Cuban Maduro (Vuelta Abajo, extra-fermented) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3?
Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 made?
Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 is made in Cuba at Habanos S.A. — Partagás, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 use?
Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 uses a Cuban Maduro (Vuelta Abajo, extra-fermented) wrapper over a Cuban binder, with Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Maduro No. 3 (5¾ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Partagás (Cuba) Maduro No. 3?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Black, Kristoff Ligero Maduro and Cain (Oliva) Cain Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, full strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.