I smoked a Partagas #1 Natural tonight and although it was a ok smoke, i dont think it was worth $5.50 ! It burned slow and even and didnt get harsh but, it did start to get a (what i call) ammonia taste as i got about 3/4 into it. It was a pretty long cigar (i dont remember how long) but i didnt overheat it and even let it rest hoping it would mellow down but it never did. Im going to let the other Partagas (8-9-8) smokes i have sit awhile longer cause i think this might have just been a fluke....hopefully it is so let me know what ya'll feel about Partagas.