Let's talk about the H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Belicoso - this figurado-shaped stogie comes packed with 25 sticks per box at $174.09. Measuring 6 1/8" with a 52 ring gauge, it's like holding a perfectly balanced baseball bat for your taste buds. What makes this medium-strength smoke special? That scarce African Cameroon wrapper aged like fine wine.
The initial puffs deliver cedar wood and roasted almonds with that signature Cameroon sweetness. Smoke production stays moderate - enough to play with smoke rings but won't fog up your room.
Dark chocolate notes emerge alongside café au lait creaminess. Watch for the subtle white pepper tingle on retrohale that keeps things interesting without overwhelming.
Earth tones and cinnamon spice take over as the nicotine starts creeping in. Most smokers report wanting to put it down with about 1.5" remaining - this ain't a nicotine powerhouse but accumulates enough kick to respect your limits.
The wrapper hails from Cameroon's Sanaga River valley - volcanic soil creates that thin, sweet leaf. Blended with Dominican Piloto ligero and Mexican San Andrés tobaccos, it's rolled in General Cigar Dominicana's humidity-controlled facilities. Pro tip: Keep these at 65% RH to prevent wrapper cracking.
