H. Upmann Magnum 46

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 cabinet selection cigar tied in a silk-ribboned bundle first saw the light of day in the mid-1980s. It revitalised the traditional image of the brand with its elegant light to medium taste in a girth that rewards the palate.

TASTING NOTES

This cigar starts off with a dominating creamy note of aged cedar, roasted almonds, and light leather. As the smoke evolves, layers of subtle cocoa, baking spice, and a persistent, mild honey sweetness emerge, culminating in a long, clean finish of earth and light coffee.

This classic and balanced cigar pairs exquisitely with beverages that complement its woody and nutty core without overpowering its refinement, such as an Aged Cognac (VSOP or XO) or a robust Black Coffee.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Cuba

Flavour profile: Light to Medium-bodied

Vitola: Corona Gorda

Size: 46 ring gauge, 5 5/8 inches

Smoking time: 45 minutes