H. Upmann Monarch Tubos Cigar Review
- Brand: H. Upmann
- Length: 178mm
- Ring: 47
- Score: Overall rating not specified clearly in a numeric form, flavor 4.5/5, construction 4/5, appearance 4.5/5, value 3.5/5
Origin and Format
The H. Upmann Monarch Tubos Cigar is from Cuba. It comes in the Churchill/Julieta format, with a size of 178 x 18.65 mm, a ring of 47, and a weight of 15.07 g. It's hand - made, and a box of 25 costs around $344.
Appearance
The Monarcas is box - pressed and has a deep leather color. It has a Cuban aroma coming from the box, and it has an appearance rating of 4.5/5.
Construction
It is well - filled with no soft spots. It has a perfect roll, a great unlit smell, and good burn qualities. The smoke is cool, mellow, and delicious, smooth all the way to the nub. However, the draw might be tight if smoked right out of the box or after only a month in the humidor. It has a construction rating of 4/5.
Flavor
- One third: A mix of creamy cocoa, coffee and dark woody flavours, starting from the lighter side of medium.
- Two thirds: The flavours continue to develop.
- Three thirds: The flavours touch on full, with a subtle dusty, musty aroma and a building tangyness, and more robust spice appearing in the last quarter. It has a flavor rating of 4.5/5.
Value
It can be compared to great old Bordeaux wines. It has a value rating of 3.5/5.
This cigar has an unlimited ageing potential and is recommended to rest in a humidor for at least 8 - 10 years.