Number 3 – H. Upmann Toro
Purchased from local B&M, roughly $6
Appearance and Presentation of Cigar: Excellent
Wrapper color and Packaging: Natural color, Excellent packaging
Lighting and Burning Properties: OK toast but burned slightly uneven, Excellent burn
Even initial light, even burn, burn fast or slow: Slightly uneven initial light, slightly uneven burn, medium burn
Draw: Excellent
Taste: Good
I had some time today so I decided to head to a Starbucks and enjoy some coffee, read the LA Times, and enjoy a cigar. This thing lasted nearly 2 hours!
First Third
Clean initial draw, slightly sweet and leathery, moderately creamy. The draw was good for the most part but there were times when it got light for some reason.
Second Third
Most of the sweetness went away while the creaminess faded, I started to taste some pepper and the more down I went I got more spice flavors.
Last Third
Some hints of pepper still, and I suddenly got a wave of coffee flavor for two or three draws. After that though, the smoke got real light and went out. I relight it but the flavor was gone and it was getting real hard to keep it lit.
Final Thoughts
The above is where it went out again for the second time. I would have liked to smoke it down further but alas, the Fates would not let it be. Overall, I’m glad I smoked it and it was my first H. Upmann which was the first brand of cigar I heard about (JFK’s favorite brand). I loved lounging around for 2 hours while I smoked this thing, and I think it paired well with a good cup of coffee. But, I did go to a business lunch right after and I did not feel too great. I was slightly light headed and my stomach was feeling a little bit queasy. Would I purchase another one? I would need to think about it. For a B&M of $6, I think you can get a better smoke, but if I were to purchase for $5 or less, this would be an exceptional deal.
Purchased from local B&M, roughly $6
Appearance and Presentation of Cigar: Excellent
Wrapper color and Packaging: Natural color, Excellent packaging
Lighting and Burning Properties: OK toast but burned slightly uneven, Excellent burn
Even initial light, even burn, burn fast or slow: Slightly uneven initial light, slightly uneven burn, medium burn
Draw: Excellent
Taste: Good
I had some time today so I decided to head to a Starbucks and enjoy some coffee, read the LA Times, and enjoy a cigar. This thing lasted nearly 2 hours!
First Third
Clean initial draw, slightly sweet and leathery, moderately creamy. The draw was good for the most part but there were times when it got light for some reason.
Second Third
Most of the sweetness went away while the creaminess faded, I started to taste some pepper and the more down I went I got more spice flavors.
Last Third
Some hints of pepper still, and I suddenly got a wave of coffee flavor for two or three draws. After that though, the smoke got real light and went out. I relight it but the flavor was gone and it was getting real hard to keep it lit.
Final Thoughts
The above is where it went out again for the second time. I would have liked to smoke it down further but alas, the Fates would not let it be. Overall, I’m glad I smoked it and it was my first H. Upmann which was the first brand of cigar I heard about (JFK’s favorite brand). I loved lounging around for 2 hours while I smoked this thing, and I think it paired well with a good cup of coffee. But, I did go to a business lunch right after and I did not feel too great. I was slightly light headed and my stomach was feeling a little bit queasy. Would I purchase another one? I would need to think about it. For a B&M of $6, I think you can get a better smoke, but if I were to purchase for $5 or less, this would be an exceptional deal.
