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04-30-2006, 12:34 AM | #1 |
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H. Upmann Connaisseur No. 1 (BM NOSU)
“Kick it up a notch!”
My very second Habanos was an Upmann Magnum 46. Thus began a love affair that has continued to this very day. So, when some respected BOTL highly recommended the ’98 Connaisseur No. 1, how could I refrain? Ahhhh! Just opening the box told me I was going to like this one. The smell had that unmistakable Upmann signature: like roasted peanut husks, with the sweet fermented aroma of well-aged tobacco, and a scent evoking notions of powdered saffron that has been mellowed for decades in a cedar box. The wrapper was a medium oak brown, thin, lightly oily and almost veinless. The cigar was well-made, uniformly firm between my fingers, and very smooth to the touch. First draws were of surprisingly strong, spicy tobacco, followed by the classic Upmann flavor profile. The years have done their job. As Emeril might say, they “kick it up a notch or two!” My No. 1 burned cleanly, and drew perfectly. The smoke was pungent, with a strong toasted tobacco flavor, seasoned with cedar and nuts. That deep “musty” quality was there too, along with a refreshing tang that left my tongue tingling. When exhaled, the effect was delightfully spicy. It had a sharp, almost peppery finish unlike any other Upmann I have smoked, including some ’04 Connaisseurs that I have on hand. I would describe this cigar as medium to full-bodied and full-flavored. It was rich and completely satisfying. As they say, “Highly Recommended”.
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