H Upmann Royal Robusto LUB JUN 15 (49NRW)

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H Upmann Royal Robusto

Good looking cigar, thin colorado wrapper with decent sheen.  I'm about half way through this box, all well built and smoked fine so far.  This has become my favorite golf cigar because its size makes for a reliable burn and of course its pleasing Upmann flavors.

This one starts nice with soft velvety smoke.  Predominant flavors are Portuguese sweet bread, cedar and cinnamon with a sweet sarsaparilla finish.   Just shy of medium body and fairly mild strength. 

Mid section ramped up the strength a bit with consistent flavors and a touch of red pepper on the nose.  Finish held on a bit longer with the addition of cherry to the sarsaparilla.  

The final third transitioned to maple wood and toast with butter, cinnamon and sugar.  The finish shortened and that wonderful sarsaparilla cherry flavor slowly disappeared.  That's when I set it down.  Overall another great cigar, not the most complex but these really showcase the softer, sweeter side of H Upmann.  1hr 30min.  88 points, probably would've been higher if that Mag 56 wasn't still seared in my memory.