H.Upmann Connoisseur 'B'

HISTORY

Herman Upmann was a banker from Germany who so loved Cuban cigars that he moved to Havana in 1844 and set up as both banker and cigar maker. His bank closed in the early 1920s but his cigars live on as a fine example of an elegant, light to medium flavoured Havana.

The brand is particularly welcome in the UK as Hunters & Frankau has represented H. Upmann in Britain since the 1850s and, between 1925 and 1937, owned the factory in Havana as well as the worldwide brand rights.

Amongst the best-known H. Upmann sizes are the Magnum 46, Magnum 50 and Magnum 54. As the name suggests Magnums have heavy girths – the number represents the ring gauge of each size. Other important sizes include the Sir Winston, the Connoisseur No.1 and in smaller vitolas the Corona J and Half Corona, which was introduced in 2011.

H. Upmann’s blend is composed exclusively of filler and binder tobaccos grown in the Vuelta Abajo zone and all sizes are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.

This stout cigar serves up all the well-balanced, light to medium-bodied aromas that have helped make H. Upmann such a favourite among aficionados and novices alike, ever since it was first launched back in 1844.

TASTING NOTES

The primary notes of this cigar are a beautiful blend of buttered toast, honey, and sweet cedar. Throughout the smoke, notes of roasted cashews, vanilla bean, and a hint of light, clean spice emerge, making it arguably the softest and creamiest cigar in the larger Connoisseur lineup. 

This smooth and exceptionally creamy cigar pairs perfectly with a Bourbon-forward Single Malt Scotch Whisky, an Aged White Port, or a smooth, Lightly Aged Rum.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Cuba

Flavour profile: Light to Medium-bodied

Vitola: Geniales

Size: 54 ring gauge, 5 7/8 inches

Smoking time: 50 minutes