The H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Corona "It's a Boy!" is your go-to celebration stick measuring 5.5"x44 with a $7-per-cigar price tag. Wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Habano leaf, this Dominican puro delivers medium-bodied satisfaction that won't overwhelm new dads during midnight diaper changes. I grabbed a box after my nephew's birth - decent burn, predictable flavors, and that baby blue band makes for instant Instagram cred.
First Third: Cedar planks and roasted almonds hit first, with a sneaky white pepper kick that tingles the nostrils. Smoke output's modest - you won't fog up the nursery.
Middle Third: Shifts into coffee-grounds territory with sweet cream undertones. Ash holds firm through baby bottle prep sessions, but don't expect flavor explosions.
Final Third: Leather notes emerge without getting rough. Some boxes develop a grassy tang here - mine stayed smooth, though the nicotine buzz might sneak up on empty stomachs.
Rolled at the massive Tabacalera de García factory (same complex as Montecristo). Uses aged Dominican fillers from volcanic soil regions, giving that characteristic mineral undertone. Fun fact: the Upmann brothers pioneered cedar-lined boxes in 1844 - this cigar's 2000s creation shows their modern interpretation.
