Deep Dive: H. Upmann Connossieur A

[El Presidente]

H. Upmann Connossieur A

 

 

Since it's launch in 2013, the Connie A has always been a favourite among FOH but has has found plenty of competition in the last 9 years with the release of other cigars such at the Connie B/San Juan/Rio Seco etal. 

I think it still stands up well 

 

H. Upmann Connossieur A 

• Do you like H. Upmann Connossieur A 
• Where does it stand compared to other similar cigars. 
• Have you noticed a blend/flavour/body change over the years? If so, approximately when?
• How long does it take you to smoke a H. Upmann Connossieur A 
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H. Upmann Connossieur A   

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[NSXCIGAR]

I liked them when they first came out. Then around 2016 they started to get fairly light. I had a few in 18 or 19 that seemed to be a little bit better but the last one I had a year or so ago was just off. They really do have a distinct bready flavor that's different than the 1 or 2 and it doesn't really appeal to me. Since the 2 came out I doubt I would ever buy another A. 

[targa88]

I enjoyed them back in day. Last box I had was 2014. Really nice profile with the cream and liquorice.

However, in comparison, they were a premium priced stick. Ultimately I preferred the Royal Robusto.

[RDB]

I’ve had one brilliant example, with a perfect sweet nuttiness to it. Otherwise a bit of a disappointment to me, rather light and neutral, with quite a few loose rolls. But my sample isn’t huge.

Overall I think I’d rather smoke a Connie 1: I’ve had better luck there, prefer the size, and like the touch of rusticity. And of course they are less expensive.

[joeypots]

The Connie B is better but hard to find.

[Ford2112]

For the price a Coni 1 is more in my wheelhouse . Good smokes with some age though.

[Cairo]

I have had outstanding ones and mediocre ones--from two different boxes.

Imho the Connie 1s are more consistent and I really enjoy them--but at their best they are not up to the standard of the standout Connie As.

 

[Shrimpchips]

I’ve not had too many of each and only have a box of each (as well as various singles or other ages), but so far when the Connie As have been on, they’re a class above in complexity than the Connie 1s.  Like others have said the 1s seem to be more consistent, but when you get a good example the Connie As are A+.

[karp]

Awesome HU when smoking well, probably in my top five. Creamy coffee, nutty and sweet spice transitions. Some apricot in the background if you’re lucky. Great smoke.

[99call]

I recall some fantastic LUB? boxes,     Sort of like a connie 1 crossed with a PLMC.   A sweet leathery, bready cigar.   When properly filled with oily wrappers they can be rich opulent cigars suitable for an after dinner slot. 

[BoliDan]

That's a much higher % of people that don't get it than I thought. I wouldn't say the best HU, but damn good.

[Justins123]

  On 9/17/2022 at 9:51 PM, 99call said:

I recall some fantastic LUB? boxes,     Sort of like a connie 1 crossed with a PLMC.   A sweet leathery, bready cigar.   When properly filled with oily wrappers they can be rich opulent cigars suitable for an after dinner slot. 

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Yes!  LUB ABR14 was the first box I bought.  They were fantastic, sweet and bready. I have not had any like that since, to the point where I’ve stopped buying them. 

[rascalmonkey]

went from being my favorite to my most hated

+ get a bad taste in my mouth if i even look at the box in my cooler

[larry]

  On 9/18/2022 at 12:41 AM, rascalmonkey said:

went from being my favorite to my most hated

+ get a bad taste in my mouth if i even look at the box in my cooler

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Agreed worst Upmann by far

[westg]

I love them .  Yep I really do 

[NSXCIGAR]

  On 9/17/2022 at 9:51 PM, 99call said:

I recall some fantastic LUB? boxes

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Yeah, the original run would have been pretty close to LUB in 13-14. Forget what HU was before LUB. MEG was after LUB. They were rich and chewy unlike what I've had since 2016-17.

[Edicion]

Connie A is a great example of light/medium bodied but full flavored cigar

[Fugu]

  On 9/18/2022 at 11:04 PM, NSXCIGAR said:

Forget what HU was before LUB

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Had started out with UPE, mid 2013. Then pretty soon switch to LUB (OCT/NOV? 2013). ‘13 and ‘14 production I would consider as one run, original release. Both production years fantastic. Identical blend, and perhaps even same tobacco (vintages) used. I for one cannot spot any difference.

[benfica_77]

For bang for your buck I prefer the Connie 1...similar profile but in a vitola I prefer over the Connie A...granted I still like the A 

[Hoepssa]

 

First few years good, maybe it's new to everyone, then the best years for crops they didn't show up.

Habanos is demolishing classic H.Upmann flavor.

[mprach024]

These have been so good.  A poor man’s Sir Winston.  In fact it might be time for a new box.  Go ahead and send me a box Pres.  Anyone hating needs to try a 2019/2020 or more current.  This is the best blend of the Connie’s for me.