H.Upmann Mag 54 OER MAY 20 (XNYRW6)

[Bri Fi]

Very sturdy stick. No give but not over packed. The draw is on the loose side, but luckily I hardly clipped the cap so the resistance is perfect. Cold draw is a bit of dried fruit and cedar. 

First third kicks right out of the gate with flavor. If I were tasting this blind, I’d say someone gutted and re wrapped a BBF. Meaty, woody, and savory. Full bodied. Plumes of smoke which I love. The finish is long with each puff. Flavors stick around for 10 seconds. 

Second third starts with a little bit of chocolate. That’s doesn’t last long at all. Coffee notes slide in place but the overall flavor is that BBF meatiness. I have to take the first of the two bands off carefully. I don’t know who’s job it is to glue the bands in Cuba, but Jesus do they take their job seriously. A retro hale brings out some cookie dough notes. I’m seriously enjoying the complexity of this stick. The smoke is viscous and oily. 

Not much of a transition from the second third to the final third. More woodiness is there. I usually don’t care for woodiness, but this is pleasant. Tons of cuban twang.  

I picked this stick out because it’s not too long or a smoke and the kids are napping. I was able to get my 2 mile run in before i finished off the rest of my ribeye I bbqd last night. My New Years resolution was to get in better cardio shape again. Having a toddler and a baby is not easy to find time to workout. Instead of napping I’ve been hitting my home gym hard. Summer bodies are made in the winter. 92/100. Cheers. 

[riderpride]

Thanks for the review. 

I love them but hate the idea of a larger rg so I don't give them the attention they deserve. 

Thanks for the reminder. 

Cheers!

[Sup3r6]

Great review mate. You made it sound sooo good.

[hrs1]

great review - haven't had the 54 & always need nap time smokes (have an infant & toddler at home as well 😅).   look forward to trying these out & getting the cardio routine going again soon  

[Bri Fi]

@hrs1 if it makes you feel any better I had to ash it before i wanted to. The baby woke up and I had about an inch and a half left. I suspect when the kids are around 5 is when it’ll be easier. I guess till then the DC and Churchill’s will age. Good luck!