Those Partagas 8-9-8 we bought...

[Legends of the Playground]

are good. I just smoked one. The box code was Sep 04 so they've got a year on them. Reminded me of the Monte Especial #2s that David gifted me. Super smooth. Excellent draw and burn.

 

[Viper139]

One of my favorite...and you are correct, they are close in taste profile.