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1845 Extra Oscuro

Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Havana Oscuro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5½ × 52.

Maker
Partagás
Wrapper
Connecticut Havana Oscuro
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
General Cigar Dominicana
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 5½ × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro uses a Connecticut Havana Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged 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

1 in the catalog

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Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro questions

What does Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro taste like?

Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro uses a Connecticut Havana Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 1845 Extra Oscuro?

Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro 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 1845 Extra Oscuro made?

Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro use?

Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro uses a Connecticut Havana Oscuro wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto Gordo (5½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes 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 1845 Extra Oscuro?

With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 1845 Extra Oscuro?

Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour, E.P. Carrillo Ascend and My Father La Opulencia. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.