H. Upmann Petit Coronas BNX DIC 05

[mr.harten]

From what I have seen on many boards this is an unappreciated (or at least under discussed/mentioned) mareva. I really enjoy the flavor profile of the Magnum 46 and Connoisseur No. 1 and am an avowed mareva ***** so... I decided to pick up a box of these last year when Rob was running one of his PC specials. I was not disappointed. I have smoked a number so far and they just keep getting better and better. The perfect morning smoke when paired with a black coffee and a good book on the front porch.

Brand: H. Upmann

Name: Petit Coronas

Shape: Mareva

Origin: Cuba

Size: 5.125 in. / 42

Date Rated: 5/27/2007

Source: Cigar Czar

Price: $5.10 (USD)

Box Code: BNX DIC 05

Age: 1 Year, 5 Months

Appearance & Construction (1-5): 4

Nice caramel brown wrapper with no discernible soft or hard

spots. Pre-light aroma of faint barnyard straw and heavy caramel

and honey notes.

Smoking Characteristics (1-10): 9

Perfect amount of resistance in the draw and consistent from

start to finish producing ample smoke. The burn was flawless and

the ash was very dense only needing to be tapped off three

times.

Flavor & Aroma (1-10): 9

Mild yet full of flavor. Predominant notes of bread and toasted

tobacco. Initially a bit tart and tangy but these notes faded away

within the first 1/3 revealing caramel and coffee beans.

Subtle hints of nutmeg and spice appeared in the second 1/2.

Absolutely no harshness all the way to the nub.

8.9/10

[Professor Twain]

Thanks for the review. Sounds like a very good cigar.

Like you, I have enjoyed the Con #1s and Mag 46s. Any comment on how the PC flavor profile compares with these two Upmann classics?

I'm also curious as to whether anyone has experience with aged Upmann PCs.

[mr.harten]

» Thanks for the review. Sounds like a very good cigar.

»

» Like you, I have enjoyed the Con #1s and Mag 46s. Any comment on how

» the PC flavor profile compares with these two Upmann classics?

»

» I'm also curious as to whether anyone has experience with aged Upmann PCs.

Sure thing. In my opinion the profile is similar but milder. Consider the step down from the Mag 46 to the Con #1 and then step it down about half that much more. Definitely one of the milder smokes I enjoy.

[stever]

Nice review. Have only smoked a couple of these, but have really liked them.

[El Presidente]

Excellent review

Some draw problems 2001-2003 but appear to have come good. Great to hear they are smoking well :-)

[petey]

Box of 02's is nice and spicy/peppery, which is why I don't care for the 46's and the Conn. #1....too mild.

[1f1fan]

Nice review. I really enjoy these cigars. When young (1-2 years) I find them very strong and can be a tad bit harsh for my tastes. Had some 3-5 year old examples and they were excellent...one of my favorite PC's.