The Partagas 8-9-8 Coronas Grandes is a classic Cuban cigar with a rich history. It was initially released before 1960 and continued production until being discontinued in 2002. Named after its packaging format, the 8-9-8 refers to the unique arrangement of cigars in its box: eight cigars on the top and bottom rows, and nine in the middle.The cigar features a length of 155 mm (6⅛ inches) and a ring gauge of 42, making it a Long Corona.