H. Upmann Robustos Edicion Limitada 2012 Cigar Review
- Brand: H. Upmann
- Length: 124mm
- Ring: 50
- Score: 4.25/5
Origin and Format
The H. Upmann Robustos Edicion Limitada 2012 is from Cuba and comes in a Robusto format. It's hand - made, with each box containing 25 cigars. The wrapper is from the top leaves of Tapado, shade - grown black Cuban tobacco, aged at least 2 years. It uses tobacco from Vuelta Abajo and long filler from that region.
Appearance
The Upmann Robusto has a very veined and rustic - looking appearance. It has a dark, almost chocolaty wrapper, raised seams, and a crookedly applied triple cap. Rating: 3.75/5.
Construction
Despite the appearance issues, the draw and burn were perfect. The dark grey ash was firm and compact, holding on for about two inches. The cigar felt spongy but well - packed, with excellent smoke output and good balance. Rating: 4.5/5.
Flavor
- Pre - light: It had a sublime aroma of sweet cedar, earthy tobacco. The pre - light draw had sweet wood notes, salt, pepper, earthy notes, tea, dried fruit, and cocoa.
- First third: Offered a rich, slightly drier smoke than regular Upmanns. Primary flavors were oak, sweet earthy notes, caramel, and leather, with hints of toasted nuts and roasted coffee beans. There was black pepper and a salty residue.
- Second third: Flavors became bolder, with more woodsy notes, cocoa, and coffee. There was still pepper on the medium finish.
- Final third: The cigar got sweeter, with hints of chocolate, espresso, and leather. There was still black pepper in the finish and saltiness on the palate.
Value
It costs $18.85 in Canada and $8.50 Cuban pesos in Cuba. Tobacco taxes affect the value. It's for special occasions. Rating: 4.5/5.
This limited - edition cigar offers interesting flavor transitions, is complex, and full - bodied, making it worth trying for a special smoking time.