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I smoked a Connie A last night, and I liked it. (Just like Katy Perry) 

I got the sense my nose was in a cappuccino overlooking the beach in Positano. Tons of cream. Tons of caramel. It was a beautiful experience guys. 

Is this flavor profile prevalent to other Upmann vitolas? I'm interested...

What cigars do y'all recommend with that coffee, cream, caramel, or toffee flavor profile? 

I've read here that PLPC's are a caramel dream and they're on my radar as a next buy. Thoughts are appreciated. 

Cuba libre. Happy smoking!

Javiel

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The plpc apparently need 3-5 years until they hit caramel town. Still won't hurt to get a box now so they can start the journey. The HdM epicure especial I had a few days ago was very creamy, toasted tobacco, and peanuts/cashews. I'm interested to hear what others throw out too!

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1 minute ago, prodigy said:

The plpc apparently need 3-5 years until they hit caramel town. Still won't hurt to get a box now so they can start the journey. The HdM epicure especial I had a few days ago was very creamy, toasted tobacco, and peanuts/cashews. I'm interested to hear what others throw out too!

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I better get to it then prodigy... We're talking 2020-22 territory. Seems like a long time but I have Siglo II's that I've been sitting on fire at least 4 years. I'm hoping on a cab of PLPC's soon.

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I better get to it then prodigy... We're talking 2020-22 territory. Seems like a long time but I have Siglo II's that I've been sitting on fire at least 4 years. I'm hoping on a cab of PLPC's soon.
I snagged a 50 cab of psp a few weeks back. It's torture just letting it sit there! I just lit up the first psp RASS of another recent 2424 purchase. Phenomenal, but not really the flavor profile you're looking for.

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41 minutes ago, prodigy said:

I snagged a 50 cab of psp a few weeks back. It's torture just letting it sit there! I just lit up the first psp RASS of another recent 2424 purchase. Phenomenal, but not really the flavor profile you're looking for.

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I have a nice box or RASS to reach for. Great smoke and another fav. I had a RASS recently after having a RA Superiores... The RASS made the Superiores forgettable.

I was just floored by the Connie A and that cream and caramel. Wanted to poke around to see what else rides that same wavelength. 

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HDM Epi 2 and Epi ESP / Connie A cream all day.  when you see them 24:24 jump on them.

Monty.'s ok but enjoy the HDM's much much more!

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HDM Epi 2 and Epi ESP / Connie A cream all day.  when you see them 24:24 jump on them.
Monty.'s ok but enjoy the HDM's much much more!
Have you had an Upman royal robusto? I'm having o e right now with my morning coffee and it's really good. I think they need some more down time but the toffee flavor is there.

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11 hours ago, MahDooRow said:

HdM Epi Especial are nice and creamy.  Monte #1 is my go-to cigar for a "café con leche" flavor profile.   

Maduro, you nailed it... Café con leche is exactly how I'd describe the Connie A I put down. I've never had a Monte #1 but that is soon to change. 

This is one of my fav parts of this hobby... Commiserating with other cigar lovers and picking everyone's brain for ideas on flavor profiles. The next best way to learn about new smokes without actually sampling.

Thank you all. Great answers so far!

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6 minutes ago, prodigy said:

Have you had an Upman royal robusto? I'm having o e right now with my morning coffee and it's really good. I think they need some more down time but the toffee flavor is there.

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This one is on my radar. I was asking recently about HURR's vs RACA's. I know they're very different cigars, but they both carry their own hype.

So far based upon this thread, my to buy/try list

HdM Epi Special

Monte #1

I've had Epi 2's but it's been a really long time

HURR

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This one is on my radar. I was asking recently about HURR's vs RACA's. I know they're very different cigars, but they both carry their own hype.
So far based upon this thread, my to buy/try list
HdM Epi Special
Monte #1
I've had Epi 2's but it's been a really long time
HURR
The RACA and HURR definitely have different profiles. The RACA is slightly more expensive, and in my opinion a little harder to find. Both are exceptionally good, but if give the slightest advantage to the RACA. I've promised my wife no more buying cigars until I graduate in December, which I'm regretting because I really want a box or 3 of RACA. I might try and trade for a box though, but I still have a few months to wait until I meet the trading room requirements. Ahhh, first world problems...

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4 hours ago, ElJavi76 said:

Maduro, you nailed it... Café con leche is exactly how I'd describe the Connie A I put down. I've never had a Monte #1 but that is soon to change. 

This is one of my fav parts of this hobby... Commiserating with other cigar lovers and picking everyone's brain for ideas on flavor profiles. The next best way to learn about new smokes without actually sampling.

Thank you all. Great answers so far!

Oh, and if you want to go big, literally and figuratively, give some thought to the HDM DCs.  I've had some excellent production that hit the "caramel and cream" right off the truck.   

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1 minute ago, rcarlson said:

Oh, and if you want to go big, literally and figuratively, give some thought to the HDM DCs.  I've had some excellent production that hit the "caramel and cream" right off the truck.   

I'm sitting on about 15 of those right now from a full box purchased like a year and a half ago. I'll give one a crack next week. Haven't had one in a while.

My DC game is pretty good. I have HdM DCs, RAGs, and a handful of Lusi's. Never had a Punch or a Don Alejandro, but there's time yet.  

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21 minutes ago, ElJavi76 said:

My DC game is pretty good. I have HdM DCs, RAGs, and a handful of Lusi's. Never had a Punch or a Don Alejandro, but there's time yet.  

I love the Don Alajandros, one of my favorites. It's definitely not caramel and cream though. More earthy with hints of chocolate to me.

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45 minutes ago, rcarlson said:

Oh, and if you want to go big, literally and figuratively, give some thought to the HDM DCs.  I've had some excellent production that hit the "caramel and cream" right off the truck.   

Ok, so now I must get some of these!!

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If you enjoy the cream/caramel flavours as I do (and Upmann is my favorite marca exactly because of that), I'd definitely advise the Mag50 - it has the closest flavour profile to the Connie A, IMO... and it's quite cheaper! Most people think of Hoyo when it comes to creamy flavours, but I disagree... while they're quite mild smokes, I get a lot more creaminess and sweetness in, say, a Partagas Lusitania then in a Hoyo Epi 2. The PLPC is another good bet, but they do need quite some time to bring out the caramel flavours, without age it's more like burnt caramel, which is quite different.

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2 hours ago, TheMonk said:

If you enjoy the cream/caramel flavours as I do (and Upmann is my favorite marca exactly because of that), I'd definitely advise the Mag50 - it has the closest flavour profile to the Connie A, IMO... and it's quite cheaper! Most people think of Hoyo when it comes to creamy flavours, but I disagree... while they're quite mild smokes, I get a lot more creaminess and sweetness in, say, a Partagas Lusitania then in a Hoyo Epi 2. The PLPC is another good bet, but they do need quite some time to bring out the caramel flavours, without age it's more like burnt caramel, which is quite different.

Thanks Monk... I get the sense that Upmann might be the creamiest of marcas from all the comments here. I don't remember the last time I had a Mag 50 but it's on my radar along with the Montecristo #1 and the HdM Epi Special. 

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