H Upman Showdown

[no3putts]

Hey folks,

Was wondering if you've had the opportunity to try both the Connie #1 and the Mag 46, if they are comparable smokes or if you tend to favor one over the other. I of course realize they are different sizes, but I'm wondering more about the flavor profile/depth and whether one would be considered milder/stronger than the other.

I'm looking to pick up a box, mostly for younger smoking...I'm not to the stage yet that I'll be putting these away for a few years or so.

Any thoughts appreciated!

[Jimmy2]

The 08 Mag 46 at least the couple i sampled were smoking really really good (med to full with rich tobacco flavor with some sweetness mixed in) with as little a month nap time .

The Mag 46 i think have made a comeback from lack luster years 05/06 and most of 07 which to me were very bland with no power.

The Connie 1 was i think a late 06 also was excellant very strong was surprised as i had some boxes from 05 that were very boring.Also smoked a 07 that was strong and very rich in flavor classic Upman at its finest.

Most 07/08 are smoking great fresh out of the box these day's as to positive changes Cuba has made.The old way of thinking you have to age a Cuban cigar to enjoy it is pure fariy tale with present day Cuban cigars.

Maybe you should get half of each so you can have the best of both worlds..

[no3putts]

Jimmy,

Thanks for the adivce, really appreciate it.

I was dabbling with chopping the boxes...just haven't decided yet.

No3

The 08 Mag 46 at least the couple i sampled were smoking really really good (med to full with rich tobacco flavor with some sweetness mixed in) with as little a month nap time .

The Mag 46 i think have made a comeback from lack luster years 05/06 and most of 07 which to me were very bland with no power.

The Connie 1 was i think a late 06 also was excellant very strong was surprised as i had some boxes from 05 that were very boring.Also smoked a 07 that was strong and very rich in flavor classic Upman at its finest.

Most 07/08 are smoking great fresh out of the box these day's as to positive changes Cuba has made.The old way of thinking you have to age a Cuban cigar to enjoy it is pure fariy tale with present day Cuban cigars.

Maybe you should get half of each so you can have the best of both worlds..

[Lanthor]

Think I would echo Jimmy, the box of 07 connies I have are very, very good. Had a box of 07 46's that were as good, problem was half the cigars were plugged. The 08's 46's I have tried are good and remind me a lot of the Mag 50's.

I am an Upmann ***** so I don't think you could go wrong with either, if pressed to choose I would go connie, very underated and typically overlooked, great value as well.

Now if you got one of both, THEN you truelly would be having the best of both worlds.