H. Upmann Noellas La Casa del Habano Exclusivo Review
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- Brand: H. Upmann
- Name: Noellas
- Length: 135mm (5⅜″)
- Ring: 42
- Score: 4/5
Product Introduction
The H. Upmann Noellas were discontinued in the 1980s and re - released as a LCDH Exclusivo in 2009. They were sold in glass jars of 25. In Canada, they are about $20 CAD each.
Appearance
The cigars have milk - chocolate wrappers with a slight sheen, well - rolled, and most have well - applied caps. Thin veins run through the wrappers. The wrapper and foot smell like dense honey cake, and the cold draw has a creamy note.
Construction
The draw starts a bit tight but opens up. One cap was a bit off, but they held up to a double guillotine cut. The burn is good, and overall, they are well - constructed.
Flavor
- One third: A mild - strength, medium - bodied cigar. Flavors include cream, a faint sweet note, and a slight pepper finish. The draw opens up and produces more smoke near the end of this third.
- Two thirds: Cream remains, accompanied by baking spices, cedar. Sometimes it tastes like gingerbread on retrohale. A peppery finish builds, and a rosemary - like herbal note was detected in one smoke.
- Three thirds: Medium strength. Creamy sweetness fades, and cedar and pepper compete. It gets a bit strong for retrohale.
Value
They are not good value in Canada at $20 each. In Cuba, 120 CUC for a jar of 25 is more reasonable.