Partageno Princesse Royale

These well-known cigarillos and cigars from the August Schuster factory are one of the two main brands in the cigarillo sector of the Bündner company. In contrast to the Lepanto, the formats of the Partageno are composed to be milder. In the identical format, the Partageno tastes milder and smoother. Our recommendation is always to go for the Brazilian variant, but that is certainly a personal decision...

I prefer the juiciness and flavor richness of the delightful Brazil. Many smokers are visually "afraid" of the darker Brazil, but unjustifiably so: dare to try it!

In this category, the recommendation is the traditional No. 2 - naturally in Brazil as well. With a length of 12.2 centimeters and an impressive diameter of 1.9 centimeters, it showcases the intense flavor that these tobaccos can deliver.

Chronicle of the August Schuster Cigar Factory in Bünde

In 1909, August Schuster started his own cigar production in the former cigar capital of Germany, the Westphalian town of Bünde. His son Hans Schuster took over the cigar factory in 1953 and led the company until 1983.

Currently, the two brothers Manfred and Philipp Schuster are leading the company. They are committed to the tradition of their ancestors and rely exclusively on top-quality products, both in their own offerings and in the imported long-fillers (hand-rolled cigars made from whole leaves). Only 100% tobacco products leave the factory in Bünde. The next generation is already represented by Manfred's son Oliver and Philipp's son Hans-Martin (the future Chancellor).

As a small curiosity, instead of finding an entry for the factory in the public telephone directory, you will only find the name entry "August Schuster," along with a mere four-digit number. This must still be from the time when the telephone operator connected the calls!

The brands produced by the August Schuster factory, such as Cardenal Mendoza, Lepanto, Brazil Trüllerie, and especially Partageno, have a firm place on the shelves of German cigar shops. The same applies to the imported but still proprietary brands such as Casa de Torres, Maria Mancini, and Rodrigo de Jerez. They are all fairly priced and high-quality premium cigars of Caribbean origin.

With Manfred and Philipp Schuster at the helm, this tradition-rich factory from Bünde guarantees exceptional enjoyment and consistent, very high quality. In addition, Philipp Schuster's high commitment at the industry level deserves extraordinary respect for his tireless fight against restrictions and regulations imposed by politics on the enjoyment of cigars.

In the past, numerous affluent manufacturing families lived in Bünde. It was once the center for cigars in Germany, where excellent profits could be made. Although Bünde is still known as a cigar city, actual production only takes place in one factory: at August Schuster.

The only other remaining manufacturer, Arnold Andre, no longer produces here but has only left an administration office on-site. Since its founding, August Schuster has also survived difficult times and undergone comprehensive structural changes. A large portion of the own brands sold in renowned German tobacco shops is produced here in Bünde by Schuster. Although the in-house production is mostly mechanized, these products still involve a surprisingly large amount of manual work.