H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011 SSR

[Cayman17]

I was looking for an excuse to try one, so here we go. I have had a box resting in my cooler since I brought it home from vacation in May of this year. 

The cigar was very solid with no soft spots, and each cigar in the box sports a gorgeous Colorado claro wrapper.  The aroma at cold is light hay and a touch of chocolate. 

Upon clipping and lighting, the draw is perfect with just the right amount of resistance.  

The first third, especially the first inch, was dominated by a rich sweet taste that coated the mouth and was very pleasant.  Cake, perhaps?  The retrohale brought a prominent cinnamon spice flavor that I enjoy in any cigar.  

As the cigar progressed into the second third, the sweet flavor profile continued, and I detected a delicate milk chocolate taste at times. 

As the final third approached, the flavor became woody, and smoke began to pour out.  The delicate sweet flavors ceased and the pleasant wood flavor continued until I put the cigar down.

Total smoking time was one hour and forty-five minutes. A few minor touch-ups were performed but were probably not necessary.  The ash was solid and fell off cleanly in large chunks when tapped lightly on the ashtray.  Overall, I was satisfied with the taste and construction of this reserva.  I will definitely pick up some regular production Sir Winstons if the opportunity presents itself. 

[Stump89]

Beautiful looking cigar. Nice review.

[99call]

Lovely looking cigar. And a nice review. Hats off

[hey76]

This one”s on my bucket list. Hope to smoke one someday. Nice review


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[Derboesekoenig]

Very cool. Did you get them in Cuba? Inquiring minds and such...

[Cayman17]

19 minutes ago, Derboesekoenig said:

Very cool. Did you get them in Cuba? Inquiring minds and such...

i did not. I’ll send you a private message. 

[leafdream54]

I look forward to the day that I can try one of these.  Nice review!

[Raskol]

Nice review. Thank you 

[Optic101]

Nice review. How do they compare to the regular one ?

[Cayman17]

20 minutes ago, Optic101 said:

Nice review. How do they compare to the regular one ?

I don’t know. This is the only Sir Winston I’ve ever smoked. Here is a better pic of the wrappers. The pictures I took today were in low light.  

[Optic101]

30 minutes ago, Cayman17 said:

I don’t know. This is the only Sir Winston I’ve ever smoked. Here is a better pic of the wrappers. The pictures I took today were in low light.  

Thanks for the reply and picture, they look great !!!

[Connoisseur Kim]

My type of cigar! Did you get it from the 24:24??

I hope that I can see them on 24:24 :-)

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[Haaltert]

Hi Cayman, Nice looking box and glad you finally smoked one and you liked it. Can I just ask you 1 thing, I can't find the label with the serial number on your pic, should'nt this be in the right bottom corner? Not trying to doubt anything at all, just curious


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[SigmundChurchill]

I smoked one the other day that I was gifted, and had a similar experience.  Very nice cigar.  Thanks for the review.

[nKostyan]

Has anyone seen the factory code on the box?

[Cayman17]

16 hours ago, nKostyan said:

Has anyone seen the factory code on the box?

Here is the code from my box that I reviewed above: 

 

[Chucko8]

Thanks for the nice review

[Haaltert]

Code on mine is RUM


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