Beneath the Band: H. Upmann Magnum 46

[El Presidente]

This series to explore whether a particular cigar is humidor worthy. Cost these days is an issue for many so let's see if we can highlight some absolute standouts. This should particularly assist those new to the cigar world.  

To be fair, most of the cigars we have featured to date have scored exceptionally well. Surprisingly well! 

Scoring is: 1-3 (Poor)   4-6 (Average to good)   7-10  (very good to excellent)  Use the Poll. 

You are more than free to comment away 

I am a Corona Gorda whore and the H. Upmann Magnum 46 is always in my rotation, often fighting for my attention against a Punch Punch or a MOFOH Spada Gorda. 

I think the Mag46 has evolved over the years into a more refined offering, but thankfully it still retains those hints of elbows/headbutts in the first few years. 

Today: H. Upmann Magnum 46.  Let's kick off the discussion 

[Mike Mecklenburg]

Love the Mag 46 and have nothing negative to say from my 2018 and 2020 stock other than the flavors and construction are very good.  I can't speak of the current crop but I am due for restocking.

[Wookie]

2013-2024 have been remarkably consistent flavor-wise and construction quality. More reliable than Connie 1, IMHO. 

[Lucas Buck]

Love Corona Gordas and love this cigar. Some of the best cigars I have smoked. Consistent, full flavored classics. 

[riderpride]

My favorite vitola and I love this blend. This one's stacked deeper than any other in my humidors. It's like the greatest friend I've ever had - dependable and we've never argued about anything. Ever.

Cheers!

 

[zacca]

6 hours ago, riderpride said:

My favorite vitola and I love this blend. This one's stacked deeper than any other in my humidors. It's like the greatest friend I've ever had - dependable and we've never argued about anything. Ever.

Any particular years (or ranges) stand out to you? 

[cnov]

I managed to pick up some tubos with a little age on them from FoH that were fantastic, they didn't last long. 

[joeypots]

I stocked up during covid before cigarmegeddon. Brilliant cigars in a favorite vitola. 

11 hours ago, zaca said:

Any particular years (or ranges) stand out to you? 

2020

[riderpride]

11 hours ago, zaca said:

Any particular years (or ranges) stand out to you? 

Top 3 in the last 20 years:

MAR 08 (sorry, no notes on factory)

BRE SEP 17

OEG SEP 22

Cheers!

[zacca]

6 hours ago, riderpride said:

Top 3 in the last 20 years:

MAR 08 (sorry, no notes on factory)

BRE SEP 17

OEG SEP 22

Cheers!

Have you had any of the 08s recently? I recently got some tubos but letting them acclimate currently so haven’t tried any yet. Took a chance since many other cigars would be well past their peak by now but I figured the 46s would still be in a really good window for a bit longer still. 

[Gubbins]

A favourite of mine that I need more of.

[riderpride]

11 hours ago, zaca said:

Have you had any of the 08s recently? I recently got some tubos but letting them acclimate currently so haven’t tried any yet. Took a chance since many other cigars would be well past their peak by now but I figured the 46s would still be in a really good window for a bit longer still. 

No, unfortunately it's been a few years. I expect them to have some legs still, and I would love to hear a review of those tubos if you're game.

Enjoy!

[zacca]

7 hours ago, riderpride said:

No, unfortunately it's been a few years. I expect them to have some legs still, and I would love to hear a review of those tubos if you're game.

Enjoy!

Absolutely! I actually just took them out of the tubes today so I’d like to give them a solid 30 days now…if I can hold out that long! 

[Glass Half Full]

On 8/25/2025 at 10:11 PM, zaca said:

Any particular years (or ranges) stand out to you? 

2014 

[Gamehawker]

I think the discontinued Super Coronas was a much better H. Upmann Corona Gorda cigar. I absolutely loved the H. Upmann Super Coronas and I have never liked the H. Upmann 46.

[Stevieboy]

I went through quite a few cabinets of 50 around 2009 to 2015. Absolutely amazing. I feel the flavour profile has changed quite a bit these days. Still, a decent cigar but not a patch on the older ones.

[qs210]

I tried a 24 tubo ROTT recently. It was fantastic. Definitely on my list to stock up on.

[ViscountDick]

Probably my favourite cigar.

[griller]

3 hours ago, ViscountDick said:

Probably my favourite cigar.

Right there with you! The blend has definitely changed since I lit up my first Mag 46 sometime in the late '90s, but it still is hitting. Age does wonders for this cigar, too.

[Tstew75]

Possibly my fave cigar to age & follow outside of CoRo.  #coronasgordas4lyfe

[Fugu]

Classic Upmann, and absolutely humidor-worthy (almost a must). What I call a “serious” cigar. Used to be one of the best vitolas in the HU-lineup prior to the expansion of the Magnum range with the mostly milder, more “modern” (read more easy/early accessible), but no less attractive blends. I am careful with generalisations here, as the Mag46 production, from my experience, could be / could have been a bit hit and miss at times: But I recall some ‘06 and ‘09 (50-cabs) to stand out for me (sitting on the shelves back then, not sure why). Also very good are the ‘12/‘13/‘14 (UPE through LUB) mother factory production, while the last ‘05s I smoked appeared to have lost some of their oomph. The 2010 jar is said to be very good, yet I can’t add anything here, as I haven’t touched mine so far 😌. Likely, we are dealing here with 2009 reg-prod again. Solid value, mostly.