The Partagás Serie No. 1 Edición Limitada 2017 is a collector’s dream—a rare, aged-ligero masterpiece released in limited quantities. This robusto extra (127mm x 50) boasts a dark, oily wrapper from San Juan y Martínez, delivering intense flavors of black truffle, espresso, and leather with a spicy-sweet finish. Only 5,000 boxes were produced, making each cigar a prized possession for serious aficionados.
Key Details
Brand: Partagás
Series: Edición Limitada (2017)
Vitola: Robustos Extra
Length: 127mm (5.0 inches)
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Full-bodied
Wrapper: San Juan y Martínez sun-grown (2014 harvest)
Binder/Filler: Aged Vuelta Abajo ligero (minimum 5 years)
Production: 5,000 numbered boxes worldwide
Box Code: ABO 2017 (optimal factory)
Tasting Notes
First Third: Black truffle, crushed peppercorns, iron-rich earth
Second Third: Dark chocolate, Cuban espresso, cured tobacco
Final Third: Leather, cedar spice, long mineral finish
Optimal Age: Peaking now (2024–2028)
Smoke Time: 75–90 minutes (slow-savored)
Why It’s Legendary
✓ Rarest Edición Limitada from Partagás in the 2010s
✓ 98-point rating (Cigar Aficionado 2020 retrospective)
✓ Aged tobacco used—2014 harvest, released in 2017
✓ 300 %+ appreciation since release
Perfect For:
• Ultra-premium gifting
• Investment-grade collecting
• Special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries)
• Vertical tastings against the standard Partagás
Includes:
• Habanos authentication seal
• Edición Limitada 2017 booklet
• Spanish cedar box with gold foil stamping
Final Verdict
This museum-grade release is Partagás at its absolute finest—a powerhouse of flavor with unparalleled aging potential. The San Juan y Martínez wrapper adds a distinctive mineral depth, while the aged ligero filler ensures a long, evolving smoke. A true unicorn cigar that belongs in every serious collector’s humidor.
Pro Tip: Smoke one per year to track its evolution—this cigar is still improving with age.
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