this is becoming the latest fad with cigar companies, recognizing that in today's climate it is often not possible for many reasons to be able to enjoy a regular sized cigar, so companies like Fuente make compact smokes, good for as you say 10 to 15 minutes, generally short or medium filler. With regard to the Partagas Series S, I have had two and loved both of them, well maybe love too strong, but did enjoy them, and yes in the past I have had a fairly high amount of Partagas cigars with a tight draw.