Partagás Serie D No. 6
The Partagás Serie D No. 6 is the shortest cigar in the Serie D line from the Cuban house of Partagás. It is a 50 ring gauge cigar only 90 mm long, a format often described as a short robusto or petit robusto. Habanos S.A. announced it in April 2014. This guide covers what the sources confirm about its name, size and place in the range, how reviewers describe it, and which details are not established.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand | Partagás (Habanos S.A.) |
| Commercial name | Serie D No. 6 |
| Factory name (vitola de galera) | D No. 6 |
| Length | 90 mm (about 3½ inches) |
| Ring gauge | 50 (19.84 mm) |
| Habanos announcement | 21 April 2014 |
| Presentations listed by Habanos | Semi Boîte Nature box of 20; special box of 5 |
| Approximate smoking time | About 15 minutes (Habanos); retailers give wider ranges |
| Strength | Not stated by Habanos; Cigar Aficionado lists medium-full |
| Origin | Cuba |
What is the Partagás Serie D No. 6?
It is a short, thick Cuban cigar, made by hand, and sold under the Partagás label. Habanos gives the commercial name as Serie D No. 6 and the factory name as D No. 6. Cigar Aficionado files it under a miscellaneous size category and calls it a short robusto in its tasting note.
Habanos presented it as a new addition to the Serie D family, which its announcement described as including only 50 ring gauge vitolas and which, with the No. 6, would comprise three vitolas. The announcement described its flavor as very intense for such a reduced length.
Is the Serie D No. 6 a regular Habanos vitola or a limited edition?
The sources reviewed do not say. The Habanos announcement presents the No. 6 as a new vitola added to the Serie D line, not as a limited or regional edition, and no source found labels it as either. That is not the same as a confirmed statement that it belongs to the current regular range. Habanos publishes its own catalog, and that is the place to check the current status. For comparison, the Serie D No. 5 appeared as a limited edition in 2008 and joined the standard sizes in 2011, which shows that status can change over time for vitolas in this family.
When was it introduced?
The Habanos news item is dated 21 April 2014, and retailer and database pages that mention a launch year also say 2014. Treat 2014 as the year of introduction.
How big is the Serie D No. 6 compared with No. 4 and No. 5?
The three vitolas in the table share the 50 ring gauge, so the difference is length.
| Vitola | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Serie D No. 4 | 124 mm | 50 |
| Serie D No. 5 | 110 mm | 50 |
| Serie D No. 6 | 90 mm | 50 |
The Serie D No. 4 is the best known of the group and the line's long-standing robusto. The No. 6 is the shortest of the three and was the newest when Habanos announced it in 2014.
What does it taste like?
Descriptions vary, and the cigar is short, so there is little time for the flavor to change. Reviewers mention:
- wood and nuts on the cold draw, with earthy nuances;
- earth, pepper-led spice and wood once lit;
- in one review, a slightly bitter edge that grows in the second half;
- in another, woody and toffee-like smoke turning stony and mineral before a leathery finish.
Published scores differ. Cigar Aficionado gave it 89 points, while the Cigars Lover review scored it 84. Taste is personal, and a short format concentrates whatever character the blend has.
How strong is it?
Habanos does not give a strength rating in the announcement, which only calls the flavor intense. Cigar Aficionado lists it as medium-full, and the Cigars Lover review describes it as medium at the start and rising toward medium-high in the second half. Habanos describes Partagás as a brand known for intense flavor.
How long does it take to smoke?
Habanos puts it at about 15 minutes. Retailers publish figures from 15 to 30 minutes, so the time depends on how fast you smoke. It is a cigar for a short break, not a long sitting.
Is the Partagás Serie D No. 6 the same as Partagás Black Label or other non-Cuban Partagás?
No. Partagás cigars made outside Cuba are a separate product line that shares the name only. The Serie D No. 6 is a Cuban Habanos cigar. Habanos notes that, like the other Partagás Series vitolas, it carries the red and gold band.
Can you buy Cuban cigars where you live?
Rules about owning, importing or shipping Cuban cigars differ by country and sometimes by region. Check your own authorities' current guidance before ordering, and don't assume a listing shipping to you means the purchase is allowed. Whatever the source, inspect the box seals and keep the cigars in a humidor.
