upmann magnum 46

[Ken Gargett]

Never really taken much notice of these and when the LE Mag 50's that came out, thought it time. I had previously tried a few 46's and always been rather underwhelmed. I had put a few loose ones in the humidor and forgot about them. Pulled them put, which I have noted before, and was blown away. I have also been rather concerned as I am coming towards the end of my PSS2's and cannot keep my hands off them. If I can show some small restraint, I should be able to eke them out for a year, though think about four months more likely. As they are discontinued, I have been looking for a replacement (not specifically in flavour but in a similar size and quality) and the way those Mag 46's performed, I thought them ideal. Picked up a magnificent looking cab from Rob and while I am hoping to put most of them away for at least twelve months, which would be perfect timing, could not resist trying one. Obviously youthful and still quite tight, it was not overly forthcoming, though that is understandable, and offered some attractive leather, chocolate, spice and especially espresso notes. Very good construction and built in richness with a long, slow burn. Only wish I had twigged a few years ago and had them in the humidor so they were really ready now. 89 with heaps of room for improvement.

[patrick]

The Mag 46's are one of my favorites. It was my first box purchase ever when I started this hobby. Now I try to keep a few in the humi at all times.

[anacostiakat]

I have smoked a couple out of an '05 box and love them. I am thinking along the same lines that I wish I had them with more age on them but in any event I am gonna get more.

[Moglman]

I also need to buy some more so they can sit. My last box has dwindled fast. I also thought they were fair at best when I first opened my cab, but boy have they come to shine in the past 3 or 4 months.

[Ginseng]

I never really saw the magic in these until this Summer. I revisited them again and found them to be wonderful and full of potential. I really like the 05 stock so far and chances are they're only going to get better.

Wilkey

[shrink]

It's nice to see you're coming around at last, Ken. I was really concerned about your judgment. I enjoy a Mag young or old, but they really start to shine about 2-3 years old.

[El Presidente]

» It's nice to see you're coming around at last, Ken. I was really concerned

» about your judgment. I enjoy a Mag young or old, but they really start to

» shine about 2-3 years old.

Shrink......go with your initial impressions of Ken ;-)

[hueynova]

» » It's nice to see you're coming around at last, Ken. I was really

» concerned

» » about your judgment. I enjoy a Mag young or old, but they really start

» to

» » shine about 2-3 years old.

»

I'ver only had a couple of these, but I'm guessing that "old" is the necessary word here...mine were like the girls I used to date: easy, but young, dumb, and boring.

[Mel]

Damn nice to see you posting about cigars again sir Ken. Your my favorite fagg that writes cigar reviews.;-)

[ToddziLLa]

I had my first Mag 46 two nights ago. I love the entire H. Upmann line, and this is no different. The tobacco that is used in this cigar is of extremely high quality IMO.

[xibbumbero]

I have some that are 3yrs old and they are XLNT. I also just got a cab of 06's. I gave one a trial run and was very surprised how good it was so young. X:-P

[Ken Gargett]

» Damn nice to see you posting about cigars again sir Ken. Your my favorite

» fagg that writes cigar reviews.;-)

just for that comment, mel, i'm taking a month off (rob, blame mel). fishing awaits. tat tah.

[shrink]

...mine were like the girls I used to date: easy, but young, dumb, and boring.

Wow! I knew one of those girls. She also compared you to a cigar...

said you were like a minuto: too short, hard to get going, kept losing your fire, a tosser. ;-)

[eastwood44mag]

I think I have a box from '04, and I just can't bring myself to start it. Now I might have to.

[Colt45]

Tried one from September '05 yesterday. For being in my possesion for only two

days, the flavor was very good. Construction - wise, it was absolutely beautiful.

Firm but deliberate draw, great smoke volume, near perfect burn.

For those with the means and storage space, a cab of fifty is the way to go.