H. Upmann Petit Corona TOS NOV 16 (HURWR)

[Akela3rd]

In honour of the Regalias I thought I'd review the other, now long gone, Upmann PC.

This one's got a slightly rough wrapper but still has that velvety feel to it that I associate with HUPC. Cold draw is ever so slightly sweet with a hint of barnyard.

On lighting the first taste is marshmallow spiced with nutmeg, absolutely lovely. Slightly wobbly burn but nothing to worry about. Nice and smooth as expected.

Going into the second third and the wobble has turned potentially ugly so is corrected. An upturn in the spice element though still just a mild, sweet tingle over the continuing marshmallow reminder. Cedar coming through too now with milk chocolate involved occasionally.

Finally finished the paperwork I was doing and I can now enjoy the last of the sunshine and the last third of the cigar.

The strength of this cigar has been steadily below medium matching the subtle flavours and allowing them to shine, but comes up slightly towards the band. The marshmallow fades and the cedar and milk choc comes to the fore. The spice that I'd associated with nutmeg turns to a more sharp cinnamon or mild white pepper.

All in all an excellent cigar to be savoured slowly. Gentle and satisfying, shame they got rid of them... Still have a few left though.

In comparison to the Regalias? More refined definitely, generally milder but depends on the individual stick. A bit more sweetness and less cedar than the sibling. As they're another PC that's bitten the dust the Regalia has to carry the Upmann torch. Let's hope they sell enough not to be axed too.

HUPC 9/10

 

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[BuzzArd]

GREAT cigars.