aavkk Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well, this was an easy one for me. I've smoked from multiple boxes of these and has by far been my most "go to" cigar this year. I believe 2008 has been the year of Upmann and within the line I believe the connie 1 has shined the most. On top of the usual clean tobacco flavors found in the line, this past years Connie 1's have delivered loads of cocoa and chocolate flavors that resonate with my palate. They have been consistently medium to medium full in body and full throttle on the richness factor. I'm convinced that if they slapped a RE band on them they would sell like hotcakes. Each box I have looked at has a sweet barnyard smell with beautiful thin oily medium colorado wrappers... perfect. Out of the 25 or so I have smoked from 4 different codes I haven't had a single one with any burn issues, each has been between 90-93 point smokes with a huge upside. I see all of the 08's Ive smoked developing into classics within 3-5 years. They are so easy to smoke now and are thoroughly enjoyable but those with sufficient stock left in 5 years will be rewarded, and if you run out you can ask me I'd also like to say that no one is more surprised about this cigar than I am, I've had very average experiences with these from the late 90's as well as 06's. I am also not the biggest fan of the size but ultimately I smoke for flavor and enjoyability and this cigar delivers that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Great essay! I can't get myself to buy Robusto's simply because I am not so into the size, but I am intrigued by the description and my love for the Mag 46. Perhaps flavor can also get me past the Robusto stigma...Maybe it's time for some singles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Upmann gets my vote for "Most improved marca of 2008". And the Connie #1 is the best of the bunch, IMO. Beats both the Mag46 and SW, as unlikely as that may be. It's just a damned good cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 O and MBrody, I know its not a huge difference but the connie 1 is a Hermoso #4, which is a 48 RG. Its definitely easier on the jaw than its brother, the robusto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I think H. Upmann had a standout year as well, but I preferred the Mag 46 and Sir Winnie in this marca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbrown Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Have to agree with Shrink. The entire Upmann line has been tremendous. Between the Upmann Connie 1 and new Trini T I dont think one could go wrong. Both exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrody Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 So you wanna trade an 08 46 for an 08 Connie 1 or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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