Partageno Cigarillos

These well-known cigarillos and cigars named Partageno come from the August Schuster factory and are one of the two main brands in the cigarillo sector of the Bündner company. In contrast to the Lepanto, the formats of Partageno are milder in composition. In the identical format, Partageno has a milder and softer taste. Our recommendation is always to choose the Brasil variant, but that is certainly a personal decision...

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

The Long Brasil and Long Sumatra are suitable entry points into this series. With a length of 14.50 centimeters and a diameter of 0.90 centimeters, they already showcase the intense flavor these tobaccos can deliver.

History of the August Schuster Cigar Factory in Bünde

In 1909, August Schuster established a cigar manufacturing business in the former cigar capital of Germany, Bünde in Westphalia. In 1953, his son Hans Schuster took over the cigar factory and led the company until 1983.

Currently, the two brothers Manfred and Philipp Schuster are in charge of 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 a factory entry in the public telephone book, one can only find the name "August Schuster" along with a four(!)-digit number. This must be from the time when the telephone operator handled the connections!

The brands produced by the August Schuster factory itself, such as Cardenal Mendoza, Lepanto, Brazil Trüllerie, and especially Partageno, have a firm place on the shelves of German cigar stores. 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 traditional factory in 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 the government on the enjoyment of cigars.

In the past, Bünde was home to numerous wealthy manufacturing families. It used to be the center for cigars in Germany, allowing for excellent profitability. Although Bünde is still known as a cigar city, actual production only takes place in one factory: August Schuster.

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