Partagás Lusitanias: 180 Años, un Asesinato y el Habano que se Negó a Morir

In 1868, Jaime Partagás was murdered. The crime was never solved. But the brand he founded in 1845 didn't die with him—it survived 180 years, two wars, a revolution, and a nationalization, becoming one of the most impressive Habanos smoked today. I'm Fernando Guerra, Master Cigar Sommelier and Master Habano Sommelier, and in this analysis, I'll dissect, third by third, the Partagás Lusitanias—the Cuban Double Corona that demands between 90 and 150 minutes of your time and punishes those who smoke it in a hurry. We begin with the history: the founder's assassination, the legend of the cigar rollers who refused to enter the factory, and why this house became synonymous with strength and character. From there, we delve into the technical tasting: how its body and strength evolve throughout the three stages, what its generous ring gauge demands, and why the Double Corona format completely changes the experience compared to a conventional cigar. And yes—we address the ritual: why Michael Jordan lit a Lusitanias before every game, and what that habit says about the character of this Habano. This isn't a video to sell you a cigar. It's an analysis to help you understand why the Lusitanias is still going strong 180 years later, and whether it makes sense for your palate. Education for the initiated on Mondays. Technical analyses on Thursdays. If you want to develop true discernment, this is your channel. CHAPTERS 00:00 1868: The Assassination the Brand Survived 01:36 Partagas Lusitanias Technical Specifications 02:38 Partagas: 180 Years, Two Wars, and a Revolution 05:18 First Third: The Beginning 07:29 History of Partagas and the Factory 09:17 Second Third: The Evolution of the Body 11:37 Michael Jordan's Pre-Game Ritual 13:07 Third Third: Strength at its Peak 14:29 What Palate Is This Habano For? 15:34 Food Pairing for Partagas Lusitanias 16:49 Final Verdict: The Sommelier's Decision 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications. #Habanos #Partagas #CigarSommelier