Fun fact: H. Upmann cigars were originally produced in Cuba, and were a personal favorite of President John F. Kennedy. He had his aide, Pierre Salinger, buy as many Cuban-made Upmann cigars as he could find (about 1,200 all totaled) the day before signing the Cuban Trade Embargo in 1962.
Even though the one I had wasn't Cuban, the H. Upmann (Churchill: 5.6" x 46) is a very pleasant smoke. The construction was first-rate: it drew perfectly and consistently, burned evenly and left a firm, gray ash. Before lighting, it smelled... well, like a cigar should: light and cedar-y and leathery. Mild and smooth, and subtly flavorful, too; it had a roasted nuttiness to it, and a hint of chocolate as well. The wrapper is an Indonesian Cameroon, and the filler is a Cuban-seed Dominican/Honduran blend. A tasty, pleasant smoke that I can easily see myself enjoying again and again.
Appearance and Construction: 13/15
Flavor: 22/25
Smoking Characteristics: 23/25
Overall Impression: 27/35
Total: 85/100
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