Review Details

H.Upmann Coronas Major Tubos - 25 cigars

Product Review (submitted on May 15, 2017):

I smoked this cigar fresh out of the box. The unopened bottom of the box had a factory code of SOM, a date code of Oct 15 and the inscription Totalmente a Mano, meaning "totally by hand" or hand-made. Fifteen of the 25 cigars had scattered white powdery bloom/plume spots which is a good thing. This means that the essential oils contained in the tobacco have come to the surface and the cigar is aging well. They were easily brushed off.

The cigar was cut and had a manageable draw but uneven burn for 65 minutes. The strength was medium and slightly harsh in the first third with little flavor. For the remaining two-thirds the strength mellowed slightly with little flavor other than tobacco.

After arrival of an unopened box, Mary recommends 2-3 weeks in a humidor to allow the cigar to stabilize and re-humidify. For cigars that have been in a closed Tubo for 1+ years, this is an excellent suggestion and likely contributed to the uneven burn and harshness of this cigar. Screw off the cap, put them away, and be patient. I intend to write a more fair follow-up review in a few months.