Let's talk about H Upmann ...

**chefchris** · 02-23-2008, 12:42 PM

Anyone had any experience with these? I've never had one but I hear about them every now and then, especially the Magnum 46. Anyone had the Regalias? Tell me what you think about any of them.

**Sporadic Metonomy** · 02-23-2008, 12:53 PM

The Vintage Cameroon is one of the best cameroon cigars I've ever had. They're cheap too.

That's the only H. Upmann I've ever had.

**JFellows** · 02-23-2008, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Sporadic Metonomy

The Vintage Cameroon is one of the best cameroon cigars I've ever had. They're cheap too.

That's the only H. Upmann I've ever had.

Err...take a look at the flag Chris posted.

I've only ever had the Upmann No. 2. It was definitely enjoyable, but I didn't like it as much as Monte's No. 2.

**islcigar** · 02-23-2008, 01:00 PM

Yes.......they are wonderful!!! I suggest the Magnum. Also the No.2 is very worth a try.
Enjoy.

**chefchris** · 02-23-2008, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Sporadic Metonomy

The Vintage Cameroon is one of the best cameroon cigars I've ever had. They're cheap too.

That's the only H. Upmann I've ever had.

This isn't the first time, JFellows.
Linky

Just pokin' a little fun, Sporadic Metonomy.

**Sporadic Metonomy** · 02-23-2008, 01:32 PM

I'm currently being flogged by a group of nude women. I apologize for the less than observant comment.

...Is that the Finnish flag?

**chefchris** · 02-23-2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Sporadic Metonomy

I'm currently being flogged by a group of nude women. I apologize for the less than observant comment.

Reminded me of this

**Mizicke5273** · 02-23-2008, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by chefchris

This isn't the first time, JFellows.
Linky

Just pokin' a little fun, Sporadic Metonomy.

Hey you had me confused with those Fonseca's as well! I was scouring all the online vendors that I know of looking for em. I began to think you were crazy cause no shop had them in. They had Fonseca Habana Seleccion Delicias or sumting but no Fonseca Delicias.

Then I got the bright idea to do a google search and all was revealed to me. My searched ended there when I realized they are out of my reach currently.

**nhcigarfan** · 02-23-2008, 03:31 PM

I've had around a dozen, maybe more. I like them.

**ashauler** · 02-23-2008, 04:03 PM

I've had several of the coronas juniors, they were tasty. I also like the Vintage line.

**cinda** · 02-23-2008, 05:32 PM

A popular legend holds that the favorite cigar of US President John F. Kennedy was the H. Upmann Petit Upmann, and that the night before the embargo was signed, he had aide Pierre Salinger procure every box he could gather from Washington, DC tobacconists, for a total of 1,200 of his favorite cigars.

**chefchris** · 02-23-2008, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by cinda

A popular legend holds that the favorite cigar of US President John F. Kennedy was the H. Upmann Petit Upmann, and that the night before the embargo was signed, he had aide Pierre Salinger procure every box he could gather from Washington, DC tobacconists, for a total of 1,200 of his favorite cigars.

Ya, i've heard this story before. Pretty cool.

**rsanz** · 02-23-2008, 07:31 PM

Hi Chris,

I've smoked through a 1/2 dozen or so boxes of their Coronas Major and (obviously) really like them. Recent production is smoking very well young (I think). Actually I recently ran out and have been meaning to get another box so thanks for reminding me.

The only other H.U's I've had much experience with are their #2 and Sir Winston which are really tasty, (specially the Sir Winstons).

So I can recommend all of these but my go to H.U is the Coronas Major.

**cigarsarge** · 02-23-2008, 07:46 PM

The Sir Winston's are a really nice smoke. The Mag 46's have been spotty IMHO.

By the way...Check out my new sig-pic.

**chefchris** · 02-23-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by cinda

A popular legend holds that the favorite cigar of US President John F. Kennedy was the H. Upmann Petit Upmann, and that the night before the embargo was signed, he had aide Pierre Salinger procure every box he could gather from Washington, DC tobacconists, for a total of 1,200 of his favorite cigars.

Linky

Here's the guy who got the cigars for JFK.

**cinda** · 02-24-2008, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by chefchris

Linky

Here's the guy who got the cigars for JFK.

Great Link!

**cinda** · 02-24-2008, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

The Sir Winston's are a really nice smoke. The Mag 46's have been spotty IMHO.

By the way...Check out my new sig-pic.

Popular among cigar aficionados are the No. 2, the Magnum 46, and the churchill-sized Sir Winston (named in honor of Winston Churchill).

**cls515** · 02-24-2008, 11:00 PM

Supposedly the Mag 46 was one bad mama in the early part of 2000s but in the past few years they have been lacking. As you already know the 07 I was telling you about was overpowered with ammonia, but the one I had yesterday was refined power. From what limited experience I've had I think the Mag 46 is back in a big way.

The Sir Winston is a good smoke, a bit floral if I remember correctly. While the #2 was a good "leathery" tobacco smoke. Read the coronas are mild, couldn't say much about them, never had one.

I've had some bad 46s but I think they're phased out now. Probably couldn't go wrong with anything from the 07 line. You should start out with a sampler of the 46, I think you will be impressed.

Edit - The Mag 46s are from May 06, not 07.

**nhcigarfan** · 02-24-2008, 11:29 PM

I still have some sir winstons from 03 (I think) relaxing down stairs. They are pretty mild from my memory (only smoke about 5 or so)..

I'll be burning the rest come summer.

Split a box with a botl here. If he chooses he can add his .02

**Smokestack Lightning** · 02-26-2008, 06:52 AM

Like many cigars, they abandoned the Camaroon wrapper years back during a shortage for a cheaper alternative (Java) and never went back. The java wrapper seems very brittle,tasteless to me ( easily dries out ). Therefore, I avoid the regular line of Upmann, R&J and any other Java wrapped cigar.

I have lots of Vintage cameroons and buy up every old vintage Upmann that is located. The construction, burn and taste are top shelf.