H. Upmann Magnum 50

[PCaponi]

One of the more dissapointing cigars I have smiked in quite some time. Started out fine but went down hill after about 15 minutes. Very bitter taste. It then started to burn down one side. This could not be corrected. The cigar seemed to be underfilled. It became very soft to the touch and proceeded to fall apart. I had to toss it half way through. Not worthy of the Upmann name. Maybe a few years of aging will bring it around. Check back in two years and we will see.

[aficionado99]

Originally Posted by PCaponi

One of the more dissapointing cigars I have smiked in quite some time. Started out fine but went down hill after about 15 minutes. Very bitter taste. It then started to burn down one side. This could not be corrected. The cigar seemed to be underfilled. It became very soft to the touch and proceeded to fall apart. I had to toss it half way through. Not worthy of the Upmann name. Maybe a few years of aging will bring it around. Check back in two years and we will see.

Phil I had the exact same experience with one I bought at LCDH in Montreal ($42/stick) but i had bought 2 and smoked the second one maybe 3 months later and that 2nd MAG 50 was totally different from the 1rst one very tasty , well constructed , nice burn , they'll never be like the MAG 50 EL's but IMO they have a great Future......

[ksblazer]

That's too bad. The ones I have smoked have been on the underfilled side as well. I can smoke one in less than an hour without rushing it. I have not had any burn issues though.

I hope you give them another shot. As I feel that they are on of the better 08cigars out there.


Look forward to seeing other members response to this cigar.

[jazznut]

Interesting how pervasive the experience of underfilled samples seems to be when it comes to this one.
I hope the longer term does bring some improvement combustion and taste-wise.
Thanks for the write-up, Phil.

[flyfishtn]

Well, as mine sit in my humi and I read this, I may let them sit longer or it may be a good time to test the waters for hopefully what won't be confirmation.

[Shooter]

A friend gifted me two the other day and I promptly smoked one soon after. I have to say--one of the most enjoyable Upmann's I've had! The flavors were just superb; nutty, earthy, a sweetness of sorts coming through at times! I didn't want to take it from my lips!

Who knows--the one certainty with Habanos is the UNcertainty you'll get from box to box (and even inside each box--rolled by many different rollers)!

[audio1der]

I agree 100% with Phil, but think it may take closer to 5 years for them to turn around.

I must not buy cigars without trying first...
I must not buy cigars without trying first...

[SporkD]

I recently did a review of a Mag 46, pics are http://www.picasaweb.google.com you'll see the review album Havent tried a 50, but hard to believe they arent as good as the 46's

[rutkus]

these are the non EL that you're talking about i assume?

man thats a bummer, i've smoked about 6 of the new releases and they have been dynamite imo...much more refined than their EL cousin. maybe you had a dud?

other than the bitter taste it seems that mostly the burn issues impacted your review, did you get any other tasting notes before you tossed it?

[Boxdoctor]

Its a VERY good young cigar with a taste profile thats NOT like the Mag 46. Age certainly will not hurt them but I found them to be quite approachable ROTT. I,m a HUGE Mag 46 fan and hoped the 50s would taste different and they do !!