Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished

Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished – The Classic Havana Cabinet

The Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished is one of the most enduring expressions of the marca founded in Havana in 1845 by Jaime Partagás. Rolled in the Dalias format at 170 mm (6.7″) with a 43 ring gauge, it takes its name from the traditional 8-9-8 cabinet selection: eight cigars, then nine, then eight, stacked in a varnished cedar box of 25.

Released in the mid to late 1970s and still in regular production today, this size has become a benchmark for smokers who want the full, earthy, spice driven Partagas character in a substantial, unhurried format. It suits experienced Havana lovers who want an hour of bold, powerful smoking.

✅ Product Highlights

• Classic Dalias vitola in the historic 8-9-8 cabinet selection.
• Generous format: 170 mm length x 43 ring gauge.
• Full bodied, one of the boldest regular production sizes in the range.
• Fully handmade with 100% Cuban long filler from the Vuelta Abajo.
• Smoking time of approximately 60 minutes.

🍂 Tasting Notes

• First third: leather and toasted bread open with a firm hit of black pepper.
• Second third: coffee and cedar build over a deep, earthy core as the pepper settles into the background.
• Final third: forest floor and dark spice carry through to a long, robust finish.

❓ Why Smokers Choose Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished

A cabinet classic that has earned its reputation over decades:

• The defining Partagas cabinet selection, unchanged since the 1970s.
• Full, earthy, spice forward profile that showcases the marca’s bold house style.
• A generous format built for a full hour of serious smoking.
• Available in a smaller Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished (Box of 10) for those who want to try the size first.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

What does 8-9-8 mean on the Partagas Cabinet Varnished box?

It refers to the traditional cabinet packing pattern: layers of 8, 9 and 8 cigars stacked to make up the box of 25.

How strong is the Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished?

It is full bodied, with the earthy, peppery, leathery character that defines the Partagas marca.

How long does the Partagas 8-9-8 Cabinet Varnished take to smoke?

approximately 60 minutes at a relaxed pace.

📏 Cigar Size

📌 Additional Information

• Vitola: Dalias
• Ring Gauge: 43
• Length: 170 mm
• Body / Strength: Full
• Smoking Time: 60 min
• Packing: Box of 25
• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: Cuban (Vuelta Abajo)
• Packing Code: 898-VW-SR-8,9,8-n-25
• HS Code: 10.8024.18.0501
• Origin: Cuba
• Produced by: Habanos S.A.

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