H.Upmann Connoisseur No.1 “USE NOV 11” (PRRRW)

[Gamehawker]

This is one of my favorite cigars in my favorite marca of cigars. 

I smoke this as I was roasting coffee yesterday. The first third was very balanced flavors of shortbread, a little caramel and a touch of pepper.  The strength was medium. 

The second third ramped up to being a little stronger in strength and the shortbread and caramel was getting better too. 

The final third was still getting more in strength and now well past medium. I am surprised these cigars at almost eight years old still this strong. The flavors of shortbread, caramel and a little paprika were more intense too but very balanced.  

I really did not want this cigar to end and I smoked it to the nub. 

I am blessed to still have almost 4 boxes of these cigars and a box of the "PLM MAY 11" box code. ?

I would give this a 96 score. 

[TheMonk]

Nice review, sounds like you really enjoyed that one!