H.Upmann Connossieur B - When to tug in?

[Andreas]

Hi guys 
I have a box of H Upmann Conno B (TUE Oct 2021) and I was wondering when to break it open? I have already had 1 or 2 from the box but they didn't seem ready. Would love to hear your opinions on when they are in the sweet spot when it comes to age and how you feel they are evolving with a little bit of age. 

Thanks for your inputs. 😀
 

[NSXCIGAR]

I've not found any Connie to need more than a year. It's possible you got a sub-par box which isn't shocking with Connie B. I've had plenty of lousy ones. 

[Bords]

I’ve found a huge positive change at 3 yr for Connie b. Went deep a while back and now glad I did! 2019 cabs were “eh” back then but now some of my best smokes.


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[CigarZen]

I have a few boxes and really like them

when new - very flavorful 

then at year 1 to 3 or so, went deadish

seem like coming back after year 3 or so.  I hope will age up.  HU historically needed time, though that has changed some lately

[alex1126]

Had my first one 2 weeks ago from a SEP 21 box, not sure if it was underfilled or what but it smoked a bit too airy.  I am used to upmanns having a nice firm construction, not in this case.  Going to let them sit for a while.

[Andreas]

Thanks guys. 
Appreciate the inputs. I will try one out in the following week. If it's 'meh' I guess I will leave them for a couple of years. 

[Andreas]

Just had it tonight. 
Really nutty and almost nougat-ish in the first half. Second half left more to be desired. 
I guess I will be resting them for a year or two before tugging in for real.