ChicagoWhiteSox Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hey guys, I haven't been around these parts in a while, so I thought I would get a little habanos discussion going. What Im looking for here is a discussion about the 1998 Connossieur No.1 and 1998 Monarcas. Just your thoughts about the year for these cigars. It is really a specific topic here but one that I thought would be interesting. Also, what other cigars from the Upmann line from mid to late 90's is worth looking at? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have smoked both the '98 Connies and Monarcas AT. Given a preference, I'd take the Monarcas. Damned good cigars. The '98 Connie is a good cigar, but I actually prefer the recent 2008 version. Even though they're still pretty young, they show a depth of flavor, complexity and sweetness that should, in time, allow them to surpass the '98s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal875 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hey guys, I haven't been around these parts in a while, so I thought I would get a little habanos discussion going. What Im looking for here is a discussion about the 1998 Connossieur No.1 and 1998 Monarcas. Just your thoughts about the year for these cigars. It is really a specific topic here but one that I thought would be interesting. Also, what other cigars from the Upmann line from mid to late 90's is worth looking at? Cheers! I've been smoking some late 90s Churchills recently ( some of them were 98s) including the Bolivar tubed Churchills, SLR tubed Churchills and the Monarchs in tube. The Monarchs (98s) are really excellent now--strong, balanced, a bit herbal with a pronounced and clean tobacco taste. Excellent. A couple of tight ones in the box but otherwise totally enjoyable. Wish I had more. Just a bit off topic: The Bolivar tubed Churchill is just so incredibly good it makes you wonder why they ever went away. And really gorgeous tubes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalebread Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Never smoked a Connossieur but can say that the one '98 Monarcas AT I smoked was one of the best cigars I've smoked -- ever. One left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have smoked both the '98 Connies and Monarcas AT. Given a preference, I'd take the Monarcas. Damned good cigars. The '98 Connie is a good cigar, but I actually prefer the recent 2008 version. Even though they're still pretty young, they show a depth of flavor, complexity and sweetness that should, in time, allow them to surpass the '98s. Ditto. Except I have not had any 08 Connies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I think the two standouts for me from that period are the Upmann Monarchs and the Upmann Super Corona. I really miss the Upmann Super Corona. It was one of my favourite Corona Gorda's of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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