Jimmy2 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Go Jimmy! You do that Julieta, boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sounds nice Jimmy - squirrel a box away, and in ten years, you can do it again :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Alright! Haven't smoked one this aged, but they are one of my favorite churchills when they're on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 » Alright! » » 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. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Great review Jimmy. The sweat tea note stirred my memory about how good aged Monarchs can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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