Here's the H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Petit Corona - a smooth operator in a small package. This 5-inch, 40-ring stick comes neatly packed in boxes of 25, sporting that rare African Cameroon wrapper everyone's been chasing since climate changes made it scarce. The blend's got Dominican vibes working with Nicaraguan and Peruvian fillers, all rolled up in La Romana.
The cold draw serves up baking spices and something vaguely floral. Lighting reveals immediate cocoa powder notes with this creamy woodiness that makes me think of well-oiled furniture. Smoke output stays modest - about 3/10 on the fog machine scale. Ash holds firm like compressed talcum.
At the 20-minute mark, roasted nuts and burnt toast crust take over. There's this interesting sweet-savory balance happening, like maple-glazed bacon minus the meatiness. Draw tightens slightly but never gets fussy. Retrohale shows a sneaky white pepper kick.
Last inch brings leather shop aromas and black pepper in the nostrils. Some folks cut it here, but pushing through rewards you with damp earth and caramelized plantains. Needs frequent ash taps past halfway point - tar buildup creeps in if you're not careful.
Wrapper shows tight seams with minimal tooth. My sample had one prominent vein running along the belly - didn't affect burn. Cap peeled cleanly with a guillotine cut. Burn line stayed within 2mm wobble throughout. Lasted 48 minutes with standard pacing.
This works as a breakfast cigar with black coffee or an after-dinner digestif. Not bold enough for maduro lovers but hits the spot when you want complexity without commitment. Cold weather friendly - thin smoke volume won't overwhelm in winter sessions.
