El Presidente Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Deep Dive: H. Upmann Magnum 50 One of my favourite Upmanns. Flavour profile? Sir Winston sleeps with SLR DC. H. Upmann Magnum 50 Do you like the H. Upmann Magnum 50? 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 Magnum 50? Do the poll! H. Upmann Magnum 50 CLICK HERE FOR OTHER DEEP DIVES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Needs a long long time down to come into its own. Are you desperately chasing a cab of SLDC?, Well, an old Mag 50 (correctly stored) will give you green ripe melon notes, peach/stone fruit. I would suggest the clever money would be trying to find an old 50 cab of old Mag 50's. they are also creamsicles. top cigars They are however a massively underwhelming cigar if smoked young. People that give them poor reviews in their first 4yrs, I totally get it, if smoked young, they often taste muddled or papery These are ugly ducklings into swans given a long time down 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Young, old, in between--the Mag 50 is a very light cigar that just doesn't have much richness. The flavors are fine but I need a little more spice in the meatball. I've smoked many and wondered if they forgot the seco entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCCubano Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Bought 25 ct of original release. Fantastic sticks. Then bought a 50 Cab and ALL DUDS. Still have at least 25 left. Try one a year and no different than smoking a cigarette. Bought a 10 ct of 18s as heard were very good. Terrible. Gave most away. Will not buy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Young, old, in between--the Mag 50 is a very light cigar that just doesn't have much richness. The flavors are fine but I need a little more spice in the meatball. I've smoked many and wondered if they forgot the seco entirely. Agreed. Flavorless large boring cigar. I love Upmann, but not these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miked6dmike Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I had my first Mag 50 from a full Sep-18 box last week and it was good, but definitely felt like it may have been a little past its prime. Either that, or the larger Mag 50 is too weak in flavor than the Mag 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Complex and flavorful. Needs some years down. I recently had a 2008 one and it was one of the top cigars of the year for me. Bread, Cream, and Fruit. To me, more similar to the SLR DC than the Sir Winston. Lovely cigar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 hours ago, KCCubano said: Bought a 10 ct of 18s as heard were very good. Yeah, I fell for that one 4 or 5 years ago. Kept hearing the current run was the "best in years!" "Best ever!" Bought a 10 box to see if maybe I could finally figure this cigar out and nope, all 10 were as bland and flavorless as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Presidente Posted January 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Yeah, I fell for that one 4 or 5 years ago. Kept hearing the current run was the "best in years!" "Best ever!" Bought a 10 box to see if maybe I could finally figure this cigar out and nope, all 10 were as bland and flavorless as usual. To be fair, not every cigar is for every palate. To me they are generally superb cigars. I am in no need for as you put it "spice and meatball" in every cigar. I have the BBF/46/898 and many others for that. Not every cigar rings everyone's bell. No two palates are structured the same. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, El Presidente said: I am in no need for as you put it "spice and meatball" in every cigar. "Spice in the meatball" was a metaphor. Maybe should have said "salt in the soup" or something. You know--flavor. I don't mean it needs to be full like a BBF. I do mean it needs to have some character and richness. I find the QdO Coronas far, far richer than the Mag 50. Or even a Fonseca usually delivers more in terms of character and richness than the Mag 50. Mag 50 is one of the few cigars (RyJ WC is another) I've had that can taste like straight air. Now, I may have had some bad luck although I've tried probably 30 examples over the last 15 years. Obviously the Mag 50 and WC are pretty popular cigars so maybe I'm just not sensitive enough to taste what's going on. All I know is I've puffed on hookahs that are more flavorful. But hey--hookahs are popular too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Presidente Posted January 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 I feel for you! Mag 50 at their best are remarkably elegant cigars with lashings of melon/stonefruit/shortbread. We are all physiologicaly different, but if one's palate connects, they have a cigar for the ages. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Like when a des Dieux is dry, tannic and woodsy to the point of unpleasantness, then one day around the 8yr mark, they turn into luxurious vanilla bombs. The only difference I would suggest it that the Mag 50 doesn't really show much on anything until they turn the corner. I have a young box now and in trying one, they are airy and light and a bit uneventful, but there is that slight over ripe fruit note way way in the background, I know that is going to blossom into theat creamy peach Melba thing the SLRDC succeeds at way down the line 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Love this cigar. Two cabinets of Mag 50's back in 2009 was my first major cigar box purchase. I still have about 20 sticks left over. An odd thing though I've noticed is that the cigar has become stronger/bolder with age? Never experienced that before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I’m also in the “I don’t get it” group but I’ve only had younger versions and also find them uneventful. I’ll put my remaining stock in the time capsule crate along with RASS, PLPC, Hoyo DC, and Lusitania; not to open until 2030 and see if I get them then. Stay tuned for the update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corylax18 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 9 hours ago, 99call said: Like when a des Dieux is dry, tannic and woodsy to the point of unpleasantness A perfect descriptor for every Des Dieux I've ever had. Haha I do like the Mag 50 though. Preferably with at least 8-10 years on them. As Rob said different strokes, no one is right or wrong, we just have different tastes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 12:00 AM, Puros Y Vino said: I've noticed is that the cigar has become stronger/bolder with age? MRN mentioned this in his Encyclopedia. I’ve never seen it said anywhere else until now. H Upmann gets stronger/ bolder with age? How can that be? I’ve not smoked enough of the Mag 50 to have an opinion on the cigar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavLew79 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I've had young Mag50 from our host that smoked deliciously from the off. Stone fruit, cream, wonderful burn, palate coating voluminous smoke. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Corylax18 said: no one is rightor wrong, we just have different tastes. Correct, the difference between opinion and fact is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleaf Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Don't get. They have a fairly typical Upmann profile but with the strength and body of a Fonseca No.1. The ones I've smoked have always been like smoking air for the first third, and only start getting interesting by the final third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 One of my favs. Nutty with lots of peaches and cream. From the few boxes I've smoked I do agree that it does evolve into rich and luscious smokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleBarrel Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Had 3 from 2020. Very light and flavorful. Would prefer the 46’s & 54’s over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackdani7401 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I have had a few, but it has been a while. I like that it’s quite a bit deferent from the Mag46. The 46 is a punch you in the face with flavor intensity, the 50 is much more subtle and delicate. The cream and baked cake notes are there, but again, you have to really concentrate to appreciate them. I wish these came up more often, they definitely have a place in my rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebarnes Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I don't get em. I also haven't had one older than 3 years, so I might be missing something. Very much a wind tunnel for me. Mag 46 and Connie 1 all day if I am going for the Upman line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightsAnole Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 3:17 AM, 99call said: Like when a des Dieux is dry, tannic and woodsy to the point of unpleasantness, then one day around the 8yr mark, they turn into luxurious vanilla bombs. The only difference I would suggest it that the Mag 50 doesn't really show much on anything until they turn the corner. I have a young box now and in trying one, they are airy and light and a bit uneventful, but there is that slight over ripe fruit note way way in the background, I know that is going to blossom into theat creamy peach Melba thing the SLRDC succeeds at way down the line Creamy peach Melba? No hint of mushrooms? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Love the 54, 46 and Sir Winston. 50’s have been a bit light for me. Hoping age will help mine. Think they are 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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