elderboy02
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Date: 11/15/09
Cigar: '08 H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 (5.0 x 48)
Introduction: This cigar was given to me to be reviewed as the cigar of the month on International Cigar Club. I have never smoked this cigar before.
Pre-Smoke
Appearance and Construction
* Wrapper Color – Colorado
* Wrapper Texture – Course / Oily / Toothy. There were a couple veins showing.
* Smell - Rich tobacco. I loved the smell of it.
8/10
Aroma/Bouquet
* Aroma – Medium
* Pre-light Draw – Earthy and toasty
8/10
Smoke
Burn
* Burn – even / uneven
* Coal – flat / pyramid
* Combustion – complete
* Ash color – grey
* Ash structure – typical
Comments: The burn was even at times and then it got slightly uneven. I am very picky about my cigar burning perfectly and touch a cigar up frequently. Take that for what it is worth. Many people would not touch it up. The coal was mostly flat. It only slightly looked like a pyramid.
9/10
Draw
* Draw - perfect
* Smoke volume – ample
Comments: The draw and smoke volume could not have been better.
10/10
Flavor
* Richness – medium
* Balance – imbalanced
* Strength – medium
* Body – medium
First Third - Salty and hints of nuts
Second Third - Salty, nutty, honey, and woodsy
Last Third - Salty, nutty, honey, and woodsy.
10/20
Finish/Aftertaste
Sweetness – none
Bitterness – pronounced
Acidity: – medium
Saltiness – pronounced
Finish – short
15/20
Summary (your overall impression. How did this cigar leave you?)
This cigar didn't do much for me. I think that in a couple years it will be better. Right now, it is too bitter for me. The flavor of the cigar was very interesting. One puff it was decent, and the next puff it was bitter and harsh. My favorite H. Upmann so far is the Majestic. I would like to thank the folks from International Cigar Club that selected me to be one of the reviewers this month.
10/20
Appearance/Construction 8/10
Burn 9/10
Draw 10/10
Aroma/Bouquet 8/10
Flavor 10/20
Finish/Aftertaste 15/20
Summary 10/20
Total 70/100
Cigar: '08 H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 (5.0 x 48)
Introduction: This cigar was given to me to be reviewed as the cigar of the month on International Cigar Club. I have never smoked this cigar before.
Pre-Smoke
Appearance and Construction
* Wrapper Color – Colorado
* Wrapper Texture – Course / Oily / Toothy. There were a couple veins showing.
* Smell - Rich tobacco. I loved the smell of it.
8/10
Aroma/Bouquet
* Aroma – Medium
* Pre-light Draw – Earthy and toasty
8/10
Smoke
Burn
* Burn – even / uneven
* Coal – flat / pyramid
* Combustion – complete
* Ash color – grey
* Ash structure – typical
Comments: The burn was even at times and then it got slightly uneven. I am very picky about my cigar burning perfectly and touch a cigar up frequently. Take that for what it is worth. Many people would not touch it up. The coal was mostly flat. It only slightly looked like a pyramid.
9/10
Draw
* Draw - perfect
* Smoke volume – ample
Comments: The draw and smoke volume could not have been better.
10/10
Flavor
* Richness – medium
* Balance – imbalanced
* Strength – medium
* Body – medium
First Third - Salty and hints of nuts
Second Third - Salty, nutty, honey, and woodsy
Last Third - Salty, nutty, honey, and woodsy.
10/20
Finish/Aftertaste
Sweetness – none
Bitterness – pronounced
Acidity: – medium
Saltiness – pronounced
Finish – short
15/20
Summary (your overall impression. How did this cigar leave you?)
This cigar didn't do much for me. I think that in a couple years it will be better. Right now, it is too bitter for me. The flavor of the cigar was very interesting. One puff it was decent, and the next puff it was bitter and harsh. My favorite H. Upmann so far is the Majestic. I would like to thank the folks from International Cigar Club that selected me to be one of the reviewers this month.
10/20
Appearance/Construction 8/10
Burn 9/10
Draw 10/10
Aroma/Bouquet 8/10
Flavor 10/20
Finish/Aftertaste 15/20
Summary 10/20
Total 70/100
