H. Upmann Petit Coronas

[Count of Montecristo]

I just got a box of 2017 H. Upmann petit coronas, and I didn’t even realize they have been discontinued. I was wondering if they are special? They have really beautiful dark wrappers. Also, I was just curious, it seems that H. Upmann is the only Habanos marca that does double caps on some of their cigars, but not all of them? Thanks 

[garbandz]

beware of dark rappers.🤥

 

"it seems that H Upman is the only Habanos that does double caps on some of their cigars, but not all of them"

 

discontinued in 2017.

 

strike two................

[Count of Montecristo]

Why? They are legitimate. Everything about the box, and the cigars checks out to be real

[NSXCIGAR]

3 hours ago, garbandz said:

beware of dark rappers.🤥

Agree. I only listen to Eminem and Vanilla Ice. 

 

4 hours ago, Count of Montecristo said:

I just got a box of 2017 H. Upmann petit coronas, and I didn’t even realize they have been discontinued. I was wondering if they are special? 

HUPC were a very popular cigar here. Their discontinuation was lamented by many. The blend was frequently compared to the HU No. 2. It was an extremely high quality Petit Corona. 

4 hours ago, Count of Montecristo said:

Also, I was just curious, it seems that H. Upmann is the only Habanos marca that does double caps on some of their cigars, but not all of them? Thanks 

All Cuban handmade long filler parejo cigars should have a triple cap. There may be some exceptions for unusually small RGs like the PLMC but certainly any global brand cigar with a RG of 42+ will have it. 

[Count of Montecristo]

17 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

Agree. I only listen to Eminem and Vanilla Ice. 

 

HUPC were a very popular cigar here. Their discontinuation was lamented by many. The blend was frequently compared to the HU No. 2. It was an extremely high quality Petit Corona. 

All Cuban handmade long filler parejo cigars should have a triple cap. There may be some exceptions for unusually small RGs like the PLMC but certainly any global brand cigar with a RG of 42+ will have it. 

If you watch the videos and photos carefully, you’ll see that a lot of H Upmann have double caps

[NSXCIGAR]

4 hours ago, Count of Montecristo said:

If you watch the videos and photos carefully, you’ll see that a lot of H Upman have double caps

I've never heard the term "double cap" except when describing a cigar that is capped on both ends which isn't common. As far as I know there is only a single cap or triple cap technique. 

[SCgarman]

2016 MEG was the last box code. Was there 17's? 

 

21 hours ago, Count of Montecristo said:

Why? They are legitimate. Everything about the box, and the cigars checks out to be real

How much did you pay approximately? And why buy something blind you have never smoked before? Just curious

 

5 hours ago, Count of Montecristo said:

If you watch the videos and photos carefully, you’ll see that a lot of H Upman have double caps

There is nothing proprietary about H Upmann. They are rolled by the same rollers that make other brands. FYI

[NSXCIGAR]

3 hours ago, SCgarman said:

2016 MEG was the last box code. Was there 17's? 

Here's a TOS ENE 17 box from BR:

https://www.bondroberts.com/product/view/15261/H._Upmann_Petit_Coronas_2017_Dress_Box_of_25_cigars

I don't recall seeing any not rolled at HU but I guess they were rolling some at La Corona.

3 hours ago, SCgarman said:

How much did you pay approximately? And why buy something blind you have never smoked before? Just curious

I could see someone buying it blind as it's a safe, classic global brand PC that only an insider would know is worth more than is typical for a 5 year old standard PC. I'm sure there are a few LCDHs that have some boxes buried and wouldn't know exactly what they have. Not like it's hidden treasure or anything but I would think the average vendor would assume they would sell for maybe $250 when current market seems to be about $400 for 16-17 boxes. 

[foursite12]

45 minutes ago, NSXCIGAR said:

I've never heard the term "double cap" except when describing a cigar that is capped on both ends which isn't common. As far as I know there is only a single cap or triple cap technique. 

Nor have I. In any case, I am down to my last half dozen or so of these and I will miss them. Not aware of any after 2016 but hey, it's Cuba, Jake..

[HDGSN]

@LLC just posted a 2020 box code of the HUPC

https://www.fohcigars.com/forum/topic/99094-fohers-daily-smoke/?do=findComment&comment=1180693

[SCgarman]

9 minutes ago, HDGSN said:

@LLC just posted a 2020 box code of the HUPC

https://www.fohcigars.com/forum/topic/99094-fohers-daily-smoke/?do=findComment&comment=1180693

Likely Regalias. PC's were not made in 2020

[Lamboinee]

17 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said:

I don't recall seeing any not rolled at HU but I guess they were rolling some at La Corona.

20 hours ago, SCgarman said:

How much did you pay approximately? And why buy something blind you have never smoked before? Just curious

I could see someone buying it blind as it's a safe, classic global

I also bought a box blind as they were recommended by another FOH member.  Mine are TOS Nov.-16, purchased from Bond Roberts.  I hope these things are real, they taste pretty darn good!