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Another day and another cigar - this time walking through Hyde Park in London with my kids and the dog - So the perfect time to try the H Upmann Regalia for the first time. I must admit the 5 pack, beautifully adorned tin case, was what draw me to buying this cigar in the first place. Yes a little vain… Luckily, that purely visual decision paid off, even though the cigar that was quite firm with a tight draw. The wrapper was attractive and quite dark and a little waxy. I do like the 42 ring gauge along with the reasonable price for this cigar. Nice soft flavours that I think will only intensify with a little age. A good morning cigar if you have the time. I might get a box and put it aside!
This was my second cigar so I found it abit more spicey but burnt well and draw was fantastic. Another thing is that it’s small but powerful good value for money I’d say.
583. H. Upmann Linea Retro Regalias
2020-12-27/ ANDREDIAS95
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco.
Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco’s cigar lounge.
Information:
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Comes in tins of 5.
Size: 5.1×42, Petit Corona.
Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins.
Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.
Cold draw: Light wood.
1st third: Starts with a salted almond, cedarwood and light pepper spice.
2nd third: Well balanced and pretty much the same.
Burn: Burns sharp with a firm and stable gray ash.
Smoke: Medium voluminous smoke with a heat feel on the tongue and a medium light draw.
3rd third: Gets a little spicier towards the end, but still keeping the same flavour profile.
Duration: 21:55-22:45, 50 min.
Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. Nothing to impressive, but well balanced from start to finish.
Result: In my book this is an 88 point cigar.
/Cigar Reviewer André
This is a mighty cigar indeed - especially given its size. I was prejudiced against it to be honest - it looked too much like those ‘panetellas’ of my youth. But wow - what flavour and what smoke output. If you are travelling anywhere in the world as I currently am, I would strongly urge you to consider this excellent cigar. The tin is cool too!
