H. Upmann Monarch 1996

[Jimmy2]

H. Upmann Monarch 1996

Wrapper: Dark brown rough to the feel,No oils,Nice plume and some veins

Smell Cold : Floral

1st : Mild with lite sweet tea flavor really thought this cigar was going no where and it was a bit of a let down considering this was an aged classic Upmann Monarch.

Half: Medium strength -Sweet tea but stronger with sweet tobacco flavor and pepper on the palette but creamy with a long finish.

Down to the nub:Med to full no a totally different animal no this is an Upmann.Strong sweet tobacco flavor with a very long finish.Also noted cinnamon ,vanilla, sweet species and lots of pepper.Also the most creamy cigar I think I have ever smoked as I still taste it a half an hour later.

All in all a very well balanced cigar showing me an array of different flavors from start to finish.

This was a great journey and one I will not for get as I may not every smoke one again.But am very happy I have had at a least chance in my life time to have.This is why Upmann is one of my favorite brands and even more than ever after this smoke.

94/100

Thank you to the BOTL who gifted me this gem.

[shrink]

Go Jimmy! You do that Julieta, boy!

[Colt45]

Sounds nice Jimmy - squirrel a box away, and in ten years, you can do it again :-)

[stever]

Alright!

Haven't smoked one this aged, but they are one of my favorite churchills when they're on.

[Fatshotbud]

» Alright!

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» Haven't smoked one this aged, but they are one of my favorite churchills

» when they're on.

Thanks for your review - I have enjoyed only a handful but never a disappointment so far.

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[El Presidente]

Great review Jimmy. The sweat tea note stirred my memory about how good aged Monarchs can be