H. Upmann Connie 2 GEM SEP 21 (TCVRW)

[Cigar-Therapy]

The Connie 2 has become my go to companion for travel. I’ve got 2 weeks in Virginia coming up, and while I have other cigars. This one rounds out a long week of work.  With a flat white (unsweetened) in the evening, after dinner. 
 

This cigar, when it is great, just exudes a custard and burnt sugar profile that reminds me of crème brûlée. I always find it interesting that the flat white (unsweetened) always pairs so well, that it seems like it has sweetness to it by the end of the cigar. 
 

I’ve noticed that the ones with a slightly tighter draw - have given me the best experiences - not sure why.

95/100

[NSXCIGAR]

I wasn't a fan of the original 20 batch of Connie 2 but from mid-21 on they've been excellent. It's a smoother, richer Connie 1. More like the 1 than the A ever was. 

If I had to pick the 1 or the 2 forever I'd have to pick the recent 2s but I still like the 1 as it's a little punchier and direct. 

[El Presidente]

Love the Connie 2! 

I find the 2's far "punchier" than the 1's. Personal taste? I smoke a couple every week as they are entrenched in my regular rotation. 

In terms of flavour I would take a 2 over a 1 most times.  They are very different cigars. 

[NSXCIGAR]

55 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

Love the Connie 2! 

I find the 2's far "punchier" than the 1's. Personal taste? I smoke a couple every week as they are entrenched in my regular rotation. 

In terms of flavour I would take a 2 over a 1 most times.  They are very different cigars. 

Yep, we differ here. These recent 2s are definitely richer and more complex, but I still think the 1 is more direct, for lack of a better term. Almost like a young PLPC vs. an aged. A little more mongrel. 

And I also don't think they are much different in character. The A and B are far different. The 1 and 2 are brothers. The A and B are cousins and the B a very distant cousin. I find the 2 to be the full evolution of the 1 so to speak. 

I do agree though if condemned to smoke only one I would have to pick the 2 and there is no bigger fan of the 1 than me.

And I love the Bohemios vitola. 

[Ford2112]

Every Connie 2 I've had has been stellar!