Born from a tradition of excellence, the Partagás Lusitanias ranks among the most distinguished double coronas in the entire Cuban cigar portfolio. This impressive vitola has earned its place among the most respected offerings from the historic Partagás brand, delivering the full-bodied character and rich complexity that aficionados have come to expect from this legendary Havana marque.
Vitola Specifications
| Cigar Name | Lusitanias |
| Factory Name | Prominentes |
| Ring Gauge | 49 |
| Length | 194 mm (7⅝″) |
| Official Weight | 17.86 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
History and Evolution
The Lusitanias traces its origins to before 1960, making it a true classic in the Cuban cigar canon. However, the cigar underwent a significant transformation in 1976. Until that year, the Lusitanias was produced in the 109 vitola format, measuring 50 ring gauge by 184mm. The modern iteration adopted its current Prominentes dimensions at that time, and production has continued uninterrupted to the present day.
Packaging and Presentation
Over its long production history, the Lusitanias has been offered in several packaging formats:
- Dress box of 25 cigars — The standard presentation
- Dress box of 10 cigars — Introduced in 2007
- Slide lid box of 50 cigars — Traditional bulk packaging
- Cardboard pack of 3 cigars — Released approximately 2003
The banding configuration has evolved as well. Cigars packaged in dress boxes have always featured the standard Partagás band A followed by band B. Slide lid boxes, however, originally contained unbanded cigars until 2004, after which the standard band arrangement was adopted.
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 103 enthusiast reviews, the Lusitanias earns strong marks across all performance categories. The cigar achieves an overall rating of 4.07 out of 5, with particular strengths in elegance and aftertaste (both scoring 4), followed closely by balance (4). The strength registers as moderate (3), while complexity also scores a 3.
The flavor spectrum reveals a sophisticated and multifaceted smoking experience. The most frequently noted characteristics include:
- Sourdough — 21 mentions
- Leather — 20 mentions
- Coffee — 18 mentions
- Spice — 15 mentions
- Honey — 11 mentions
- Nut — 11 mentions
- Cedar — 10 mentions
- Caramel — 9 mentions
- Cream — 9 mentions
Additional notes detected by reviewers include paprika, citrus, nougat, earth, coffee cake, pepper, toast, raw tobacco, baking spices, salt, spiced cake, sweet spice, and the distinctive Cuban twang. More subtle hints of bitter chocolate, butter, dried fruit, almond, cinnamon, clove, hay, milk chocolate, mint, and walnut round out the complex profile.
Special Releases
The Lusitanias has been honored with two distinguished special editions:
- Partagás Lusitanias Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor — A commemorative release celebrating the new millennium
- Partagás Lusitanias Gran Reserva Cosecha 2007 — Featuring aged tobacco from the exceptional 2007 harvest
These special releases underscore the esteem in which this vitola is held within the Habanos portfolio and among serious collectors worldwide.