H Upmann connoisseur no.1

[senor_robusto]

hey all,
got a cabinet of 25 a couple of days ago!!! was convinved by the the review by the guys of friends of habanos!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf_UX...&feature=feedu
IMO, they were 100% spot on........

this was the 'robusto' that had evaded me for so long!!! never, ever saw it available in belfast as a single!!! after seeing said review was convinced to take a chance on a cabinet of 25!!! i'm soooo glad i took the chance, it exceeded my expectations, and then some.....

opening the cabinet, i was hit by the amazing smell of cappuccino!!! plain and simple!!! already being a fan of the magnum 46, 48, 50 and sir winston, i was expecting great things, and boy does it deliver....

as my name suggests, i love my robustos!!!! this cigar is creamy beyond belief!!! mild to medium bodied, not my usual score, i usually smoke either patagas d4's or bolivar royal coronas!!! this made a welcome break!!! a lovely cocoa, milk chocolate & coffee profile with Madeira, cashew and banana (??) type flavours!!! simply put, a beautiful cigar!! though it may be mild to medium bodied, it's flavours are complex, more so than what i'm used to!!! rob ayala has summed it up perfectly!!! creamy like a pint of guinness!!!!

H Upmann Connoisseur no.1 (MOA FEB 10)
appearance (out of 15): 13 (this was the 'runt' of the pack, but still great looking)
smoking characteristics (out of 25): 24 (loads of smoke, perfect burn, beautiful aroma, for being so young it never once got bitter or hot))
flavour (out of 25): 24 (amazing array of flavours, very subtle and complex)
overall impression (out of 35): 33 (for a young cigar, simply put, it's amazing)
total (out of 100): 94

tbh, it was so good i just ordered up another cabinet!!! i don't think there's any higher recommendation!!!

all the best,

alex

[cohibaIV]

Looks like CIV is going to have to do a late shop....
Misses is going to end up killing me...

[Stevieboy]

Great review mate. The forum seems to be in love with Upmann at the moment and for good reason !!


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[daverave999]

Right, I'm off down the Bear Shop tonight to see if they have any... You've certainly sold it to me!

[tippexx]

Pleased you like 'em Alex .... one of my favourites too!

[Styler]

The FoH review piqued my interest as well, I've got some on the way

[whisky77]

I managed to work my way through a box of these last year and they were a fantastic smoke indeed. From memory they were from late 2008. Lovely and creamy from what I can remember.

[peanutpete]

ohh may have to have one at jjs before the padron event gets going on friday

[Daize]

I used to like these. I better revisit !!
Would you say they are stronger or lighter flavoured than the Mag 46s ?

[TJCoro]

Here's Looking at You, Lads!

One of the first puros I smoked many moons ago was the he H. Upmann Petit Corona. While looking for a nice, new Robusto to try I came across this fine thread and ordered a box of Connoisseur No. 1s tonight based largely on the posts.

I sure hope you muchachos are right.


Names TJ, TJCoro...and I'm looking for a new robusto!

[Simon Bolivar]

Shouldn't be disappointed TJ, fine smokes IMHO.

[Puff Scotty]

Nice review Alex...your comment

appearance (out of 15): 13 (this was the 'runt' of the pack, but still great looking)


Got to ask, do you sort out & smoke the "runts" first.....?

I do...how anal is that!?

[senor_robusto]

Nice review Alex...your comment

appearance (out of 15): 13 (this was the 'runt' of the pack, but still great looking)


Got to ask, do you sort out & smoke the "runts" first.....?

I do...how anal is that!?

lol....... yeah, i smoke off the ugly runts first!!! it's not been the first time they've been better than the best looking.......

alex

[senor_robusto]

btw, i had another of these last night after work!!! they just seem to get better every time!!! i can't recommend them enough chaps, best cigars i bought this year IMO!!!

alex

[Simon Bolivar]

IMG_1428.jpgIMG_1429.jpgAs way of illustration, I have attched the example I have smoked of the Conni No1, excellent example.