H.Upmann Half Corona EOL MAY 2021 LOTRRW

[tywindsor44]

The freezing winter hero IMO.

 

With a ring gage of 44 and only 90mm long, these have been a regular grab due to the temperatures here in Colorado.

 

This time of year, if I don’t have access to a lounge or a warm garage I tend to lean toward a smaller stick.

 

Cold draw: mostly a lite earth tone with some mild ceded mixed on the back end. Easy to take in and no “poking” needed.

 

First third: mild cedar, with a bit of spice on the exhale. Definitely more of a standard “traditional” cigar. Maybe I haven’t let them age enough but nothing to overwhelming on the first third.

 

Second third: Very mild hints of cedar and cocoa. I would even go as far as saying it’s more comparable to a Mexican cocoa with the spice profile.

 

Last third: deep traditional tobacco flavor. Runs a little warm and packs a small little punch.

 

I was able to snag the 2 box deal and for what I paid then I’m extremely happy with these little cigars and what they bring to the table. I know I’m not the only one who deals with freezing weather, and when you can’t light up a 2 hour cigar… these little ones do just the trick.

 

Overall, I scored this a 71/100. I think they need some more rest.

 

 

 

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[Michael303]

Hey, I'm in CO too.  

I agree with the short smokes during winter.  I've got a decent exhaust setup in the basement but it's unfinished down there and not a great place to spend much time.

[Nevrknow]

21 hours ago, Michael303 said:

Hey, I'm in CO too.  

I agree with the short smokes during winter.  I've got a decent exhaust setup in the basement but it's unfinished down there and not a great place to spend much time.

Unfinished? Is it quiet? Do people leave you alone? Then it's awesome!!!  🤣🤣🤣

[MrBirdman]

These don’t start hitting their stride until at least 3 years. If you can give them time you’ll be rewarded on future frigid evenings. 

[Tunkat92]

Thanks for the review! and they always seem to do better with a good amount of age.

[KCCubano]

I recently cracked open a box of 19s. Some inconsistency but overall there have been a few 90 pointers. Going to let em rest another year or so before sample again. Have 20s and 21s I have yet to touch. 

[Michael303]

3 hours ago, Nevrknow said:

Unfinished? Is it quiet? Do people leave you alone? Then it's awesome!!!  🤣🤣🤣

You know, you're right.  It's not much to look at but it's not the freezing garage or a tent outside and everyone does leave me alone.  😁👍

[Lamboinee]

I've smoked quite a few from 2022 boxes with no total dog turds yet. A few of them have had burns that were less than razor straight and some have been more papery than others. But, several have been fairly tasty.  I also have some from two different boxes from 2017.  When I have some time I am looking forward to lining up several examples from 2022 and 2017 and smoking them in the same day for comparison. 

On 1/23/2023 at 12:18 PM, tywindsor44 said:

Overall, I scored this a 71/100. I think they need some more rest.

Of the 2022's I've smoked, I would probably rate all them higher than a 71/100 with exception of one that would have been better used as a road flare imo.  Was there anything in particular causing the 71 score?  I agree that the 2022's are less tasty than 2017's I have smoked, from what I remember.  But, I haven't smoked a 2017 in a while.

[tywindsor44]

Hey, I'm in CO too.  
I agree with the short smokes during winter.  I've got a decent exhaust setup in the basement but it's unfinished down there and not a great place to spend much time.

Nice man! I would love the whole exhaust set up but unfortunately my wife would kill me either way if I had a cigar in the house.


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[tywindsor44]

I've smoked quite a few from 2022 boxes with no total dog turds yet. A few of them have had burns that were less than razor straight and some have been more papery than others. But, several have been fairly tasty.  I also have some from two different boxes from 2017.  When I have some time I am looking forward to lining up several examples from 2022 and 2017 and smoking them in the same day for comparison. 
Of the 2022's I've smoked, I would probably rate all them higher than a 71/100 with exception of one that would have been better used as a road flare imo.  Was there anything in particular causing the 71 score?  I agree that the 2022's are less tasty than 2017's I have smoked, from what I remember.  But, I haven't smoked a 2017 in a while.

I have a few reason I rated it at a 71/100.

My cigar rating “scale” is pretty tough. Kinda like the “one bite everyone knows the rule” pizza guy. It’s really really difficult for me to allow a cigar to get into the 90s. I take into account everything. The price, the smell, the appearance… everything.

Overall, it just didn’t have any “wow” factor to it. It wasn’t a bad cigar by any means it just needs more time.


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[Michael303]

8 hours ago, tywindsor44 said:

Nice man! I would love the whole exhaust set up but unfortunately my wife would kill me either way if I had a cigar in the house.


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Ha, I hear that.  I was honestly surprised when I got the green light myself.