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Old 01-10-2007, 07:52 PM   #1
Little Steve
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H.Upmann Connoisseur No 1 LRL ABR 00

A very generous Swedish BOTL gifted me one last month. This cigar left such an impression I had to purchase a box for myself. I’ve had the box for two weeks and allowed them to dry and rest a bit after I received them.

Pre-Smoke

Appearance and Construction
This claro wrapper had a very fine texture. Similar to a workman’s leather glove. Perfect cap. Firm bunch.
10/10

Burn
The burn was even with a flat coal. The ash was black to dark grey on the outside while the middle was grey to white. Thick burn, fair combustion. No major problems whatsoever.
9/10

Draw
Firm resistance, but still a decent amount of smoke.
8/10

Aroma/Bouquet
Smooth, elegant, clean and subtle. Very modest.
9/10


Smoke

Flavor
First half
Ample richness, perfect balance, medium body with a generous amount of flavors which included sweet cream, clean tobacco, and an herbal flavor which reminded me of the first half of a Quai d’Orsay Panatela. After an inch, it revealed a dough characteristic.

Second half
Remained the same until the last third. It became tighter and stronger while picking up a dusted earth flavor.
18/20

Finish/Aftertaste
Medium sweetness. No bitterness in the first 2/3’s, last third had a light bitterness. Light clean acidity. Light saltiness. Medium finish.
19/20

Summary
Very modest character. Clean, refreshing, and flavorful. A great example of H. Upmann and of the 2000 vintage. A good all around smoke.
19/20

Appearance/Construction 10/10
Burn 9/10
Draw 8/10
Aroma/Bouquet 9/10
Flavor 18/20
Finish/Aftertaste 19/20
Summery 19/20

Total 92/100
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