H Upmann no 2 2019 (box split no box) (TPRW)

[Rhinoww]

Washed and waxed (well whatever the polymer is these days) three cars of the fleet. All in desperate need of a good cleaning. Two with some kind of black growth on the roof. Now all are clean and shiny. 

My reward an Upmann no 2, a modelo negra and a seat before I jump in the pool. 

Stick is from our host. A 2019 purchase of PSP/HQ that I split with a buddy so no code. Purchased in oct 2019 I think. 

 

Draw was very open.  Like an nc. First third has nuts cream espresso/black licorice. Lots going on from the start. I have been thinking about those “target of opportunity” sticks for the next year. It may only be 6-12 boxes until the dust settles but I would like to buy at least enough to replace half of what I smoke. List will need to be curated and I will need to find some discipline 😂

So far this stick is worthy. The aftertaste is where this stick excels. 

Second third pivots into chocolate land on an aggressive draw. Odd. Not a Monte. I swear.  More metered draws pull cream. A touch of leather in the aftertaste is emerging but hiding a bit. 

The cream journey continues through the final third. A great respite after some physical work. 
Likely on the list. Only 30 or so left on premises. 

[Chibearsv]

Nice review.  I've got a PSP GEM 2020 box with mottled wrappers that are unbelievably good.  I've been trying to pick off some replenishments for a while to no avail...but I've got time...for now. 

[El Presidente]

Excellent review.

There is a depth/richness ...palate weight to the Upmann 2 that I adore. It is very different to the Monte 2 and maybe only a great Unicos rivals it for palate weight. 

There is something special about rewarding oneself after the completion of  chores 

[Rhinoww]

It’s always funny how memory and reality differ. I thought I had three 10’ers left and a few singles. Took a look at my master spreadsheet- I had forgotten about some Tubos and a box of 25 (last years cigar of the year). Plenty to weather the storm but still in the list as a target. They seem to like a few years on them at a minimum. 
edit to point out that I was looking at my P2 totals. Unfortunately only 15 or so upmann no 2 remain - and was not fast enough on the recent 24:24. Only cigars - but good ones 😂