H Upmannn Petit Corona Review - UPE JUN 13

[Phippa16]

This is my first review, to be honest not the best palate compared to what I have seen but you have got to be in it too win it right! Thanks for the opportunity Rob.

the cigar has been paired with the new Cuban inspired coffee pod from nespresso.

he cigar is firm to touch with a little "spring". There are faint veins through the cigar with a nice caramel colouring with a beautiful sweet smell. prelight draw (punch cut) is good possibly a little loose but we will see .......

1st third;

very smooth start with earth and creamy flavours prevalent early. The draw is very good. Expecting a beautiful 32 degree day here yet there is a bit of wind about so lighting the cigar was interesting even with a jet lighter. Initial burn is a little uneven but this could be due to my lighting efforts this morning. moving towards the end of the 1st third the flavours have not changed much other than the earthiness slinking off into the background.

2nd Third;

as mentioned above the earthiness is still there but the creaminess is the overarching flavour. As the 2nd third evolved I was expecting to get some shortbread flavours coming through but this was not the case. I was getting more caramel although not in the por larranga character. There is sweetness but I would say we are move leaning towards a burnt caramel profile which was interesting. burn has improved but not 100%. the coffee pairing with the particular marca was a solid choice.

Final third;

Burn has improved dramatically at the beginning of the final third. Flavour profile has not changed much but the strength certainly has, I can definitely feel the increase in tobacco strength. Finally!!! I am getting the shortbread profile showing it's face with beautiful buttery sweetness there with the pickup in intensity. Great finish to a very consistent cigar through out, although there is a little bitterness as we hit the "nub".

Overall an outstanding cigar from start to finish. I started my dalliance with cigars 2yrs ago with larger formats in particular piramides and I was lucky to enjoy a 520 very early in the piece. These formats have now graced the rotation and I must say I enjoy them including the short, principe and half corona.

For anyone who is reading thank you, as always any advice is welcomed.

[Habana Mike]

Very nice review. For a first you did well and will only get better with experience.

Looking forward to more and best of luck on the draw!

[Arnehaj]

Great rew and for first time you have made a great one, looking forward on your comming...

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[Ramrod918]

Very good review!

[Optic101]

Well done, very nice review. Looking forward to see more from you.

[laficion]

For a first time review, It's a great one. Keep the faith bro..

Guy

[Large215]

Great review

[Firebender]

Nice review. I had some UPE FEB 13, and they are wonderful

[JPS72]

Very nice review!

[El Guero]

Nice review. Big fan of Upmann pc.

[Phillys]

Great review! I am a big Upmann fan, UPE code have been very good for me (SW, PC, RR and 46). My PCs also have showed some youth, but great nonetheless.

[earthson]

Great review!

One of my favorites right there, although I tend to prefer the darker, redder wrappers than the lighter tan ones as shown in the pictures.

My only beef is that these things usually need some down time. I've got a UPE May 13 and although I revisit it every couple of months, they still aren't where I want them to be.

Cheers!

[Phillys]

Great review!

I've got a UPE May 13 and although I revisit it every couple of months, they still aren't where I want them to be.

Cheers!

I have the same box code, they do need more rest time, but I think they will be glorious when the time comes. These and the Sir Winnies I have share a certain resemblance but with less class and complexity.