H. Upmann Naturals ~ Lancero

[badwhale]

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Smoke: H. Upmann Naturals ~ Lancero
Drink(s): Yeungling Chesterfield Ale
Tunes: None

Wrapper: Indonesia / USA Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Domnincan Republic / Mexico
Draw: Medium
Burn: Excellent
Misc: 60+ minutes

Pre-light: Comes in a tube. Out, has a medium brown shade wrapper. A little rough looking, but appears to have good construction. Musky scent & a light bitter / tobacco prelight taste.



Light: Easy. Medium draw.

1st 3rd: Sweet, leather taste. Oil. Pretty nice right off the bat. Nice musty ring to it. Light to medium body, with medium flavor.



Ash: Flimsy. Dark tiny speckles against a slightly off white ash. Holds on for ¾”



2nd 3rd: As with most lanceros, you have to “sip” these. More of the same profile, solid medium draw. Excellent sweet / leather taste & oil. Nice. Very smooth & no spices.



3rd 3rd: Same. Flavors getting more “intense” now & heat picking up. Good balance of flavors though. Leather, sweetness dominant with oil on the side. Again, it has a nice musty flavor to it.



Overall impression: Thanks again Smoked! for the oppourtunity. This was a very nice cigar IMHO, however I don’t know if I can find this particular one again. Maybe they are marketed in a different tube now. Have to look.

Will

[FunkyCold5]

Will, great review!

Is that really a lancero or a churchill? Seems pretty big. Nontheless, looks like a good smoke.

[badwhale]

Will, great review!

Is that really a lancero or a churchill? Seems pretty big. Nontheless, looks like a good smoke.

I was a small ring gage, so I still think its a lancero. I guess the pics are decieving.

I was about the size of an El Titan redemption to put it in perspective.

Will

[DrDeuss]

Great review badwhale, I might just have to give these a try.

[Smoked!]

As you said, Will, they are very consistent from start to finish.

This may be a discontinued model. The original boxes are long gone, so there's no telling what the exact description is or whether this blend is still in production. I believe I still have several of these.

[Roger]

Great review will! Do you like lanceros specifically and do they offer a more pleasurable smoking experience compared to larger ring guages? What's your preference?

[matthewjmichael]

Great review! Have you had problems with Lanceros holding ash beyond an inch or so? What was the price on this and the strength? Looks pretty good...

[badwhale]

Great review will! Do you like lanceros specifically and do they offer a more pleasurable smoking experience compared to larger ring guages? What's your preference?

I prefer to smoke cigars...ummmm does that clear it up? LOL

Great review! Have you had problems with Lanceros holding ash beyond an inch or so? What was the price on this and the strength? Looks pretty good...

Yes, Lanceros don't hold an ash as well, but I don't usually care too much about that in any case. I was bombed this cigar, so I don't know the price. Stength? I guess regular. I don't note the strength, unless it really makes me ill.

Will

[matthewjmichael]

Stength? I guess regular. I don't note the strength, unless it really makes me ill.

Will[/QUOTE]

Thanks Will; I always note strength cause I'm a little guy and I get knocked over easily!