Partagas Cigars For Sale | Black Label, 1845, Spanish Rosado, Anejo & More
- katherineesp08
- May 25
- 4 min read
Partagas is one of the oldest cigar brands in the world — founded in Havana, Cuba in 1845 and carried forward by General Cigar Company through Dominican and Honduran production that honors nearly 180 years of blending tradition. From the full-bodied Black Label to the collector's Limited Reserve Decadas, Partagas cigars remain among the most historically significant and highly regarded names in premium tobacco. Shop Partagas cigars online at Sun of a Gun Cigars with free shipping over $99.
Partagas: 180 Years of Tobacco Heritage from Havana to the Dominican Republic
Jaime Partagas founded his Havana factory in 1845 — making Partagas one of the oldest continuously used cigar brand names in existence. The factory at Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagas became legendary in Cuba, and the brand developed a reputation for bold, complex cigars built on the finest Cuban leaf. For over a century, Partagas was synonymous with the pinnacle of cigar craftsmanship.
Following the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the complex split of cigar trademarks that affected virtually every Cuban brand divided Partagas as well. The Cuban government retained control of the brand within Cuba (now produced by Habanos S.A.), while trademark rights outside Cuba passed to General Cigar Company, which has produced the American Partagas line from Dominican and Honduran factories ever since. Today, General Cigar's Partagas carries that historical name forward with blends built on premium Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Honduran tobaccos — entirely distinct from the Cuban product but carrying the same legacy of bold, complex character that Jaime Partagas established in 1845.
Partagas Cigar Lines
Partagas Black Label
Black Label is General Cigar's flagship full-body Partagas expression — and one of the most celebrated non-Cuban full-body blends available. A Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper covers Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, producing a rich, complex smoke with dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, and a long, satisfying finish. The construction is impeccable — consistent burn, firm draw, and excellent smoke output — making Black Label a benchmark for full-body cigar smokers seeking value-to-quality ratio.
Partagas 1845
The 1845 commemorates Partagas's founding year with an accessible medium-to-full blend built on a Dominican core under Ecuadorian Natural wrapper. Leather, dark honey, and toasted almond characterize the profile, with a creamy texture that makes the 1845 easier to approach than the Black Label while still delivering the complex character the Partagas name promises. Available in classic vitola sizes that suit the blend's traditional presentation.
Partagas Spanish Rosado
The Spanish Rosado is one of Partagas's most visually distinctive lines — its terracotta-toned Honduran Jamastran wrapper gives it an immediately recognizable appearance on the humidor shelf. Medium-to-full in body, the Spanish Rosado blends Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos with the Jamastran wrapper to produce spice, cedar, and dark fruit flavors. The name refers both to the wrapper's pinkish-earth hue and the Spanish heritage that runs through the brand's Cuban roots.
Partagas Anejo
Anejo — meaning 'aged' in Spanish — represents Partagas's premium aged expression. Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper covers extra-aged Dominican tobaccos that have been allowed to develop additional depth and complexity over time. Full-bodied with dark chocolate, coffee, and cedar, the Anejo rewards patient smoking and is best appreciated slowly in the second and third thirds where the aged tobacco's complexity fully emerges.
Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas
The Limited Reserve Decadas is Partagas's annual collector's release — a small-batch blend of aged Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos that is only produced once a year in limited quantities. Full-bodied, complex, and built to age further in a well-maintained humidor, the Decadas features leather, dark fruit, and espresso in a smoking experience that reflects decades of blending expertise. Production is limited and these sell out every year.
Why Buy Partagas Cigars at Sun of a Gun?
Sun of a Gun Cigars carries Partagas's core lineup and stocks Limited Reserve editions while supply lasts. All cigars are stored in humidity-controlled conditions in our Yuma, AZ location and shipped nationwide with free delivery on orders over $99. For a brand with nearly 180 years of history behind every blend, proper storage matters — and ours is maintained to the standard these cigars deserve.
Partagas Cigars FAQs
What is the history of Partagas cigars?
Partagas was founded in Havana, Cuba in 1845 by Jaime Partagas — one of the oldest continuously operating cigar brands in the world. Following the Cuban Revolution, the brand's trademark rights outside Cuba passed to General Cigar Company, which produces Partagas cigars in the Dominican Republic and Honduras today. Cuban Partagas (owned by Habanos S.A.) and non-Cuban Partagas (General Cigar) are entirely separate products.
Are Partagas cigars Cuban?
Partagas available in the United States are not Cuban — they are produced by General Cigar Company in the Dominican Republic and Honduras. Cuban Partagas (from Habanos S.A.) is a separate product not legally sold in the US. General Cigar's Partagas line carries the same name and heritage but uses Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos in their blends.
How strong is Partagas Black Label?
Partagas Black Label is full-bodied, featuring a Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper over Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. It delivers dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar with a long, rich finish — one of General Cigar's most robust non-Cuban offerings.
Can I buy Partagas cigars online?
Yes — Sun of a Gun Cigars carries Partagas cigars and ships nationwide from Yuma, AZ. Orders over $99 ship free. All cigars are humidity-controlled and shipped in protective packaging.

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