H.Upmann Vintage Cameroon, Churchill
Origin: Dominican Republic
Size: 7.0 X 50
Wrapper: Cameroon

From Altadis USA:
The name recalls distinguished quality and the finest flavor of old Havana premium cigars.

For more than a century and a half, H.Upmann has come readily to the lips of cigar connoisseurs. Today, the legend lives on in the rich, smooth satisfaction of handmade cigars that are unmistakably H. Upmann.

It's what the legend is made of, known all over as the smoking pleasure that is uniquely H. Upmann.

Reviewed by: Smokiethebear
Date: May 2004
Notes:

Appearance (15 of15)

These cigars are made flawlessly. The wrapper is silky to the touch and has a bit of tooth to it. The construction is solid. Even the H.Uppmann band is a good looking accent on this stick.

Flavor (20 of 25)

The flavors in this cigar are there but you sure have to be patient. It\'s a pretty mild cigar, mild-medium bodied I\'d say. The smoke is creamy and thick with a slight sweetness but that\'s about it for the 1st half. The 2nd half of the stick shows more of the cedar spice that is typical of a Cameroon wrapper.

Smoking Characteristics (23 of 25)

IMO, this is one of the strongest points of this cigar. It lit effortlessly and smoked evenly all the way down. The smoke was never even warm, it stayed very cool throughout. It held a nice ash that was firm and white. The draw was lush and full, but not loose, and produced clouds of smoke. Near perfect.

Overall Impressions (32 of 35)

Overall this was a very good cigar. It\'s not going to make you dump your Cubans but, it is good. Its strongest points are its construction and appearance which are both flawless. The flavors it has are good when present. It doesn\'t have much spice, but it is very creamy and sweet. I was also amazed at how short the finish of this cigar is. I liked it, and would recommend them.

Total Score - 89