Deep Dive: H. Upmann Sir Winston

[El Presidente]

H. Upmann Sir Winston

Who would ever have thought that the Sir Winston would turn into a value cigar and be cheaper than Trini Coloniales   

Let's talk the H. Upmann Sir Winston. 

• Do you like  H. Upmann Sir Winston?
• Where does it stand in the ranks of the other existing Churchills and Double Coronas?
• Have you noticed a blend/flavour/body change over the years? If so, approximately when?
• How long does it take you to smoke an Upmann Sir Winston?
• Do the poll!

Salute the HUSW!  

[dobbs]

it took a while for me to get a good one, but once it hit, i totally got it. great cigar, still sitting on a few, takes me a little over 1-1/2 hours to smoke one and it is fantastic when on. not much can touch this cigar when it's firing on all cylinders. one of the best, without a doubt.

-dobbs

[coug28]

A true gentleman’s cigar. The epitome of class across the entire habanos lineup IMO. If only it were more readily available. 

[B44]

Sadly, this is the first one out of the bunch I haven’t managed to get my hands on. Everything I’ve heard is that they are killer. 

[Edicion]

I've not had a wow experience yet, smooth and pleasant seems to be the thing.

[NSXCIGAR]

One of Cuba's best. Classy, rich and of the highest quality. A blending masterpiece with every aspect of the marca represented. A cigar few could dislike. 

I don't think young ones could really pull off scores higher than 95 but they have the potential to get up in the high 90s--something few cigars can manage. It just has the raw materials necessary for greatness. 

[GoodStix]

@NSXCIGAR how long do you recommend laying SWs down to really shine?

[jakebarnes]

I've had one total Sir Winston and enjoyed it, but not enough to "weigh in" on whether I get it or not. Upmann is one of those marcas overall that I don't know if I really "get" but I've also never really sought them out. Perhaps just a blindside I have.

[NSXCIGAR]

18 minutes ago, GoodStix said:

@NSXCIGAR how long do you recommend laying SWs down to really shine?

SW has legs. Always has. I would say they would continue to improve into the 8-12 year range. That's typically been the sweet spot for post-2000 CCs. After that I can't tell you--I haven't had many early 2000s SWs. 

[JRB]

I only wish I was able to find one. This is a wishlist 

[coug28]

5 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said:

SW has legs. Always has. I would say they would continue to improve into the 8-12 year range. That's typically been the sweet spot for post-2000 CCs. After that I can't tell you--I haven't had many early 2000s SWs. 

Agreed. FWIW…the 2003 Sir Winstons I’ve tried have not been any better than the 2008 or 2010s I’ve smoked. And that’s no knock on the 2003s, as they were still excellent cigars. True finesse. But not any better than the 08 or 10s IMO, which is what was expecting to happen & it didn’t. That said, get your SW with 5+ years down, and highly doubt you’ll be disappointed. 

[NSXCIGAR]

4 minutes ago, JRB said:

I only wish I was able to find one. This is a wishlist 

I know, hypothetical discussion about a cigar we can't get! 

[RijkdeGooier]

The SW with the old band is a once a year treat for me and are excellent, up there with the best. 
 

The ‘newer’ SW are good but I feel they can still improve. 
 

 

[dshot]

Definitely one of top 3 greatest cigars I've ever smoked if not the one. It's the benchmark of the whole HU line IMO. I think it outlines the flavor profile of the marca perfectly. If I have the time this is what I pull out and only share with good friends that love cigars as much as I do.

[NSXCIGAR]

1 hour ago, RijkdeGooier said:

The SW with the old band

You mean this one that I wish they'd bring back? 

[RDB]

I’ve never been able to get a box. Mind you, I guess I’ll be able to trade a few for Siglo IIs now…

[targa88]

One of my favourites (still in production - that is subject for debate = the production cycle of Sir Winnie)

Consistent flavour profile over the years, along with probably some of the best construction .

The varnished box adds a touch of class to an already classy product

[HawkI84]

6 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

SW has legs. Always has. I would say they would continue to improve into the 8-12 year range. That's typically been the sweet spot for post-2000 CCs. After that I can't tell you--I haven't had many early 2000s SWs. 

I was able to find a box last summer, but haven't been able to bring myself to touch it - probably for the best, MAR 21 box date.

[Chibearsv]

One of the greats and the perfect Vitola. The epitome of a well balanced cigar especially after a few years down. 

[ChangBang]

Only have had young ones, but they've been great!  Feel they could use a little sweetness though, all mine haven't had a sweet/creamy note. Espresso and bready notes are what I got

[Tstew75]

Lucky to have some boxes from 17-on. Top 5 cigar coming off the island.

It's a lovely cigar, full of elegance & grace...almost like smoking a glass of Krug Champagne.  I sometimes wish there was a tad more power there like a 46, but that's splitting hairs.

 

 

 

[El Hoze]

My favorite cigar and easily one I am the deepest on. Over the years I always stocked up when they popped up. I probably have 10 boxes I am smoking from 2003 onward and another 10 -15 boxes I haven't even touched yet. That was always the one cigar above all others I wanted to make sure I always have enough of! 

[Cigar-Therapy]

If I could get one to try - I’d be happy to answer 😂 

[Rhinoww]

Another stick I have reallyenjoyed but need to be thoughtful about when I dip into my supply. One from 19, six from 21 and an unopened box from 17. Given where things are headed, this could be my lifetime supply. Special event cigar for sure. If I had only thought prices were reasonable two years ago….

[Kaptain Karl]

13 hours ago, GoodStix said:

@NSXCIGAR how long do you recommend laying SWs down to really shine?

My 2019’s have had a big improvement in year 3. Too bad I smoked half the box to get there 😂😂. They were actually great fresh then took 2 years to open back up to greatness.