H. Upmann Half Corona Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Saturday 30 April, 2016 by Richard

Got a couple of these recently for a holiday next month - since they arrived I have been eager to try one after all the positive reviews, and as the wife wasn't feeling too well and decided to go bed early, I did the loving husband thing and took the opportunity to slip away to my man-cave and try one out (or, the official line, to let her get a few hours uninterrupted sleep before I came to bed...) Wow! What a superb little cigar. The flavour was right there from the start (thankfully, on such a small stick) and I found it evolved constantly throughout the half hour or so it lasted me (I wasn't paying particularly close attention to the clock...) Burn was perfect, with no touch-ups needed. Draw was a little tight, but that wasn't a terrible thing on a little one like this. The cigar itself was absolutely delicious. Grass, caramel, dark chocolate, honey and coffee appeared at various points (there were a few draws that reminded me particularly of a caramel latte) Throughout the entire cigar there was also plenty of cream and nuts (at one point, it was specifically walnut). One other review mentions an almost buttery taste, which I would also agree with. I paired it with a Plantation XO 20th anniversary rum, they complimented each other perfectly. The only downsides was that I got a little distracted towards the end and it ended up going out a touch earlier than I would have liked, but that was my fault. I also wish it was a bit bigger so could be a longer experience! I will certainly be getting some more at some point soon, and will be recommending them to my usual smoking buddy when I next see him

Date Added: Sunday 24 April, 2016 by Tony

i am a new cigar smoker the first time i smoked this cigar was after a currie is was the best cigar i have ever smoked however i have now smoked this cigar with a clean pallet and it is still the best, i burned my fingers to the end.to short? just wright?

Date Added: Wednesday 20 April, 2016 by Joshua

Very good little stick. Smoked well and fairly evenly. The flavour was fairly creamy and moderately intense for a light to medium bodied cigar. The flavour didn't drop and it was easily smokable to the butt of the cigar. Would definitely smoke again, as it is a very flavoursome little stick. Got about a half hour smoke which was impressive for the size.

Date Added: Tuesday 29 March, 2016 by Mark

I am a cigar novice and made a trip to the Turmeaus store today in Mayfair to purchase this delightful cigar after reading so many excellent reviews (in addition to my regular go to Montecristo Puritos and a Montecristo No. 5). I have to concur, this is a truly wonderful little cigar and I thoroughly enjoyed my stroll through Hyde Park puffing away on this little beauty. It was a lovely smooth draw and burnt really well and brought to mind coffee and nuts. I felt thoroughly relaxed and like another reviewer, smoked it right down to my fingers. I was so sad when it was gone. It is a real pleasure to visit the Turmeaus store which is in a delightful location and I was expertly served by David.

Date Added: Sunday 13 March, 2016 by Daniel

A very enjoyable smoke just sat outside in the sunshine after a roast beef lunch smoking this lovely cigar right down to my fingers ! Excellent well worth trying

Date Added: Wednesday 10 June, 2015 by Kurt

Lovely cigar, still quite new to cigars but H Upmann is fast becoming my favourite brand. The cigar lit easily and burned well with an even draw, even more so than the corona junior which was also nice, and a lovely flavour with a slightly coffee-ish aftertaste. Went well with an ale while enjoying the midday sun, seems like very much an anytime, any reason smoke.