H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011 Cigar Review
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- Brand: H. Upmann
- Length: 178mm
- Ring: 47
- Score: 2.5/5
General Information
The H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011 is a hand - made cigar from Cuba. It comes in the Churchill/Julieta No. 2 format. Habanos S.A. will release 5,000 numbered boxes of 15 cigars. All leaves are from the 2011 crop and have been aged for 5 years before rolling.
Appearance
The wrapper leaf is soft, oily, and claro. The double black and gold band Gran Reserva highlights the cigar. It has a rating of 5/5 for appearance.
Construction
Despite being made by top rollers, the construction was rated 2/5. There were gaps at the foot, and the cigar seemed under - filled.
Flavor
- One third: The first few puffs were unbalanced and bitter, full of ammonia. The draw was extremely soft, and it took 40 minutes to smoke a Julieta No. 2.
- Two thirds: The strength increased, with a strong burnt after - taste. There were notes of fresh grass and earthiness, and hints of exotic spiciness like cinnamon and nutmeg, but it was hard to enjoy.
- Three thirds: It improved slightly with more resistance and better balance between flavors and acidity.
Value
It was rated 2/5. Considering other pre - releases, the reviewer was disappointed with its quality.