The Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro’s imposing dark and oily look is only the beginning; within this near-black Connecticut Broadleaf lies a wealth of bold complexity. A Connecticut Habano binder holds a potent mix of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican filler leaves, giving way to a rich smoke with balanced expressions of oak, espresso, and caramel. And it only gets more interesting from there. Strong, savory, and lavishly rich, the Extra Oscuro is the cigar you reach for when only the ultimate in full-bodied satisfaction will do the trick. SOC