Description

H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 cigars measure 5 inches in length with a 48 ring gauge Hermosos No. 4 vitola. Crafted meticulously at Partagás factory in Havana, this petite handmade Cuban puro showcases exquisite Vuelta Abajo tobaccos—supreme wrapper, binder, and rare filler leaves—for a light-to-medium-bodied symphony of sophistication. From the first third, delicate floral honey and vibrant citrus burst forth, mingling with polished cedar and toasted almonds on a creamy, velvety canvas. Subtle white pepper tingles the retrohale, while baking spices—cinnamon, nutmeg—emerge alongside graham cracker sweetness and hints of vanilla bean, evolving into richer mocha earth and roasted cashew nuances by mid-smoke. Construction epitomises precision: flawless triple cap, impeccable draw yielding voluminous cool smoke, razor burn, and resilient ash pyramid sustain a flawless 45-60 minute reverie. Ideal solo or paired with Earl Grey tea, tawny port, or aged cognac, its harmonious progression rewards patient aficionados. Housed in opulent varnished SLB boxes of 25, Connoisseur No. 1 embodies H. Upmann’s 1844 legacy of understated elegance and balance—Halfwheel 91 points, a connoisseur’s petit jewel rivaling grander vitolas in finesse and allure.