Partagas 150

[Milvel]

Hi new friends!

Has anyone had a partagas 150 from Cigar.com? I'd love to order from then but I'm hesitant about authenticity since the price seems kinda low compared to every other place I've found then. Any thoughts?

[themoneycollector]

They are very reputable. As long as you're willing to spend that amount, I wouldn't worry about ordering from them. Ofc if you really are interested in some, I'm sure some members from here could offer you some for much less than their price, wink wink.

[Milvel]

They are my father's favorite smoke of all time so I don't mind the price if that's what i have to pay and its the real deal. I also didn't want to hop on a new forum trying to buy/sell without peeps knowing who I am first. That's not to say I wouldn't be down at some point to buy or trade with you fine people!

[mosesbotbol]

Are they the same as the 150 Anniversary that came out in like 1995?

[Milvel]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Are they the same as the 150 Anniversary that came out in like 1995?

The ones on Cigar.com say they are from 1995, yes.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Milvel

The ones on Cigar.com say they are from 1995, yes.

What are you expectations?

[Milvel]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

What are you expectations?

To not be buying a knock-off.

The last place I found these cigars they wanted $100 a piece and the very next day they were sold out..Now I find a site that has them but they only want $65 a stick (Which is great news for me if they are legit).

The reason I'm worried: The same site offers Opus X A's for $70 a stick NEW. If that's the case why wouldn't a legit Partagas 150 sell for more than $65?

Maybe I'm over analyzing the situation, but since this is all online and not in a B&M store I can't help but think something is a tad off.

[bobarian]

100% legit dealer. There is no way they would risk their reputation to sell a few fakes. If these meet your price parameters, I would not hesitate to try a few and see if your dad likes them.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by Milvel

To not be buying a knock-off.

The last place I found these cigars they wanted $100 a piece and the very next day they were sold out..Now I find a site that has them but they only want $65 a stick (Which is great news for me if they are legit).

The reason I'm worried: The same site offers Opus X A's for $70 a stick NEW. If that's the case why wouldn't a legit Partagas 150 sell for more than $65?

Maybe I'm over analyzing the situation, but since this is all online and not in a B&M store I can't help but think something is a tad off.

Cigar.com is completely legit. IIRC, their Opus X prices are higher because they aren't an Opus X account and can't buy direct from Fuente, so they have to get them from other vendors who are.

[mosesbotbol]

Please let us know what he thinks. That's quite an old for an NC Partagas.

[Milvel]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Please let us know what he thinks. That's quite an old for an NC Partagas.

May I ask what."NC" means here? I've seen it in several posts as well as "HERF" and both have me confused.

[emopunker2004]

Originally Posted by Milvel

May I ask what."NC" means here? I've seen it in several posts as well as "HERF" and both have me confused.

NC meand Non-Cuban

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Milvel

May I ask what."NC" means here? I've seen it in several posts as well as "HERF" and both have me confused.

A "Herf" is where a bunch of guys get together to smoke cigars, swap cigars and lies, and talk smart. Maybe even have a drink.

[wchurst]

Chris....Did you stop at only 1 of the P-150's ?!? :-)

In case you didn't, I've got a full chest of them in my Humi...I might have to part with them, so let me know if you run out before Oct !

Cheers,
Walter

http://s948.photobucket.com/user/wch...90592388870051

[mosesbotbol]

I think the Partagas will be papery and clean tasting like some other old NC's I have smoked. Not a ton of flavor, but no bad aftertaste and a delicate smoke. I could be totally wrong on the 150's and feel free to tell me so.

Remember that the wrappers on the 150th were like 13 years old already and that Partagas back then were using well aged tobacco throughout the cigar.

[Milvel]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I think the Partagas will be papery and clean tasting like some other old NC's I have smoked. Not a ton of flavor, but no bad aftertaste and a delicate smoke. I could be totally wrong on the 150's and feel free to tell me so.

Remember that the wrappers on the 150th were like 13 years old already and that Partagas back then were using well aged tobacco throughout the cigar.

I did not know that, MB. I've fairly new to the cigar game and tend to cling to Fuente stuff since that's the stuff I know and like the best so far. I'm sure he will enjoy the experience and the flash back he'll get when we smoke these bad boys. I really love the collector aspect of cigars! I've tried my best in the past 18 months to buy things most people can't get their hands on with a tiny bit of success, but now I'm lacking stuff I can smoke!

I do love the Liga line, the Davidoff Colorado Claro and the Le Bijou are all pretty solid smokes but mannnn I love me some Opus! Speaking of Opus - Does anyone frequent the cigar shop in Las Vegas (Casa Fuente)? I go to Vegas once a year and always seem to forget to stop by.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I think the Partagas will be papery and clean tasting like some other old NC's I have smoked. Not a ton of flavor, but no bad aftertaste and a delicate smoke. I could be totally wrong on the 150's and feel free to tell me so.

Remember that the wrappers on the 150th were like 13 years old already and that Partagas back then were using well aged tobacco throughout the cigar.

Interesting. Most of the older NCs I've had which were papery and clean, were cigars that were improperly stored and had dried out some. Also, I had a few with some age one them which were rolled since 2000, or to my cigar calendar, more recent cigars - which seemed to have that problem.

Older stuff seemed to age better. I had a couple cigars lately that were 15 years old or better, a couple that were 18 years old. Very nice smokes.

Here's a question for you mosesbotbol. (I have a theory in mind) Do you like fuller bodied and/or strong cigars? In other words, could the training your palate has undergone been formative in your reaction to older cigars as being papery and clean? (Mind you, I am not saying it is, just speculating out loud)

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Here's a question for you mosesbotbol. (I have a theory in mind) Do you like fuller bodied and/or strong cigars? In other words, could the training your palate has undergone been formative in your reaction to older cigars as being papery and clean? (Mind you, I am not saying it is, just speculating out loud)

Actually I am a medium at best smoker. I use to like them stronger/fuller in my younger years... Being a Habanos fan, they are not as strong as many NC's.

The top NC's tend to use older tobacco than Cuba, so they are already ahead of the game. Add significant box aging and you mileage will vary. Several NC brands don't even talk about box aging being necessary.

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Actually I am a medium at best smoker. I use to like them stronger/fuller in my younger years... Being a Habanos fan, they are not as strong as many NC's.

The top NC's tend to use older tobacco than Cuba, so they are already ahead of the game. Add significant box aging and you mileage will vary. Several NC brands don't even talk about box aging being necessary.

Hmm, I guess that shoots that theory.

I will be curious to see how this all plays out.

[mosesbotbol]

I'd only go into the Fuente Shop to buy cigars if the tables were hot. That's a lot of money for cigars, best for "easy come, easy go" money.

Fuente and Davidoff both excellent cigars. Try the Don Carlos line from Fuente; they were their top of the line cigar before the Opus came out. The Opus was a big deal because the wrapper was from the DR and previously no one had real success with DR wrappers. Don Carlos is a Cameroon wrapper (if not mistaken), which are quite flavorful.