H Upmann - Magnum 46 - Box of 25
H Upmann - Magnum 46 - Box of 25
A box of 25 cigars, the connoisseur's choice for laying down and ageing.
A long-standing favourite corona gorda, introduced in the mid-1980s.
H. Upmann was founded in Havana in 1844 by the German banker Herman Upmann. Its boxes still carry the gold medals won at international exhibitions in the nineteenth century. Hunters & Frankau have represented the brand in the UK since the 1850s, and H. Upmann is credited with introducing the cedar-lined aluminium cigar tube. Habanos class H. Upmann as light to medium in flavour.
Connoisseurs' notes
Published reviewers commonly describe the Magnum 46 as having earthy and toasty, with coffee and black pepper.
Summarised from published tasting notes (Cigar Aficionado and specialist tobacconists).
Recognition
- Cigar Aficionado 92 – No.15 of the Top 25 Cigars of 2004
Specifications
| Marque | H. Upmann |
|---|---|
| Factory size (vitola) | Corona Gorda |
| Shape | Corona gorda |
| Length | 143 mm (5⅝") |
| Ring gauge | 46 |
| Strength | Light to Medium (Habanos classification) |
| Smoking time | 40–50 minutes (approx.) |
| Introduced | mid-1980s |
| Origin | Cuba · tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo |
Storage & smoking
Keep in a humidor at 65–70% relative humidity and around 16–18°C. Cut just above the cap line and toast the foot gently before lighting; smoke slowly and let it rest between draws.
Genuine Habanos, supplied through Hunters & Frankau, the official UK importer. You must be 18 or over to purchase tobacco products.