H. Upmann #2

[Rushman]

H. Upmann #2 - 18-Feb-2012

Mid 2011 Box Date

http://la5tahabanos.blogspot.com/2012/02/h-upmann-2-review-18-feb-2012.html

Initial impressions: Construction is overall pretty nice. Appearance is like a very well worn and soft paper bag. No real flaws. Draw at cold is spot on. Aroma at cold is leather and tobacco with a very soft hint of honey.

Opening: The opening definitely has my attention – not due to strength, but due to the subtle nature of the aromas and tastes. This cigar makes you sit back, enjoy it and think about the flavors you are experiencing. There is an ever so slight sweetness to this cigar, accompanied by some light nuttiness and cream. Leather notes remain as well.

First third: Slight uneven burn but that is most certainly due to its youth. Cigar is light to medium at this point, which would usually not capture my attention, but again the subtle nature of this cigar is intriguing. A slight sweet cream flavor remains. Very long finish and creamy mouth feel.

Second third: Still a slight uneven burn and a funky looking ash at this stage, but nothing required a touch up. Strength picked up a bit to medium but nothing more. The sweetness has faded and left behind a sort of leathery creaminess that is quite subtle but very nice.

Final third: Medium at this point. Quite certainly the subtle flavor profile of this cigar couldn’t have worked with anything stronger than light to medium – this was very well balanced. Flavors have migrated to an understated milk coffee character, with a hint of nuttiness.

Conclusions: This being my first H. Upmann #2, I am hooked. I lean towards stronger cigars but this was a very nice change of pace. Looking forward to smoking more.

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[bobmirko]

Nice review! I will have to find a H2 now and give it a try

[laficion]

H.Upmann No.2 is a wonderful cigar, I enjoy them a lot .

Well done Rushman.

[cottierm]

For me this one is the best number 2 by far and a bit of age will do wonder to them (that is if you are patient enough!). Nice catch.

Best,

Michel

[DougB]

Nice review. The Upmann #2 is a go-to cigar for me. I only have one left from '10 and a box from '11 relaxing which I am going to age. Looks like I need another to smoke. Nice pics.

[Chunks96ss]

Nice review, I was wondering if those were the new bands on the Upmann

[ksblazer]

My favorite cigar in the H. Upmann line up and solid go to cigar.

The last few years the H. Upmann No.2 has been my favorite Pyramid

[Rushman]

Nice review, I was wondering if those were the new bands on the Upmann

yeah, current bands per Trevor's site

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[Styler]

These seem to be all the rage at the moment. It's probably the only standard production piramides I've never tried.

Might have to try and find a couple somewhere to test them out.

[darinjanssen]

Great review! Can't wait to try one. I just got a box of them in a few days ago. I can always use another favorite cigar. My wallet may not enjoy it as much though...

[CaptainQuintero]

Loved the old bands, just simple and understated, they let the cigars do the talking.

[CanuckSARTech]

Great reviews lately, Rushman. Thanks very much for sharing! Cheers!

[Scdalak]

Gotta love Med Strength and consistancy of the #2 these days.... Very very fine go to stick..

[Pilgrims]

Bice review. I had my first one about two weeks ago and really liked it, agree on the mellow subtle flavours. A good change of pace.