H.Upmann Magnum 48 EL 2009 MOA ABR 09

[cigarros]

These cigars have been bought by my friend Doctor Felix Banshchikov few weeks ago in LCdH at factory Partagas. I have treated with several cigars from whole box. I agree with the first impressions of Rob http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/inde...showtopic=98652

I have had time to smoke some cigars and they're not were so pleasant to me. In my opinion they should have a rest minimum half a year. In general - impressions favorable. Good construction, light burn and easy draw.

The aroma 1\3 - "confectioner's shop" and "tanning studio".

2\3 - aromas of "zoo" are replaced by "coffee house": coffee grain, chocolate, nuts.

3\3 - aromas in coffee, wood and animal tones. Unusually and suddenly on some inhalings there are aromas of rubber gloves!!

Cigar of an average fortress with a pleasant rough oily wrapper. Moderately balanced and pleasant. Demands support. Pertinent after a lunch, demands attention to own person. Ash keeps to 1,5 cm confidently, after easily showered from a touch to a cigar. Demands aging not less 2 years.

The lack - balance of taste is a little displaced towards juicy bitterness that for the small size does not allow to smoke it without alcoholic support. Cuban ron? Probably...

Other pictures of a box and cigars here

[thechenman]

Nice review cigarros. Thanks for sharing your experience. Liked the photos as well.

[El Presidente]

Thanks for the review Cigarros

I have been enjoying these regularly since our video review. Dry Boxing really brings out the best of them by taking away some of the "dirty" flavour elements.

[cigarros]

Agree Rob! I think that HSA has hastened with release of these cigars

[dicko]

I've also experienced this "rubber gloves" / plastic flavour and the culprit (I didn't enjoy it at all) was an HUpmann PC (well several). only got it for a few puffs each time. wonder what its all about...?

Thanks for the review. cool photos