Review Details

H.Upmann Half Corona - 25 cigars

Product Review (submitted on November 4, 2015):

I wanted to wait on this review until I had some time with a box I ordered. Having now smoked 7 out of a 25 count box over the course of about a month or so; I feel comfortable sharing a review.

I prefer small cigars. As the world seems to move towards larger and larger ring gauge cigars I have been disappointed by many small format cigars. The Upmann Half coronas have renewed my faith in these smaller sizes!

My box was from 2014 and had a beautiful tan/ Colorado color. Floral and sweet/ fruit notes were right upfront from the opening of the box. Construction was spot on, with all 7 I've sampled having a dead even burn and ash that would hang on right up to the band every time.

Aroma was also key here. Leaving my house filled with a almost incense like heavy tobacco flower smell. It's been one of the few cigars where other people have commented on the pleasantness of the aroma.

After a month in my humidor at 67% all the cigars developed a silky wrapper with just the faintest sugary plume. Each time I smoked one they noticeably improved and I have now hid half the box away from myself as age will make these a classic.

A must try, and a must buy.

Smoking time was about 30- 40 mins. No bitterness or heat, smoked well to the end and only built up in positive flavours through the finish.