H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto

BlackIrish · 10-21-2008, 06:32 PM

The cigar: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto

Nutritional information
vitola: 5x52
Country: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican/Nicaraguan/Peruvian
Humi time: 5 mos

Prelight: Very impressive, wrapped in its printed cedar sleeve (useful as a spill for those of you so inclined) with three gold and red bands. Sliding off the wrapper reveals a good looking Cameroon wrapper, medium to dark brown with some orange hues and some toothiness. Aroma of -- guess what? -- cedar! It has a solid feel and good prelight draw.

Construction/burn: Lit easily, burned straight, drew perfectly. Burned slowly a firm white ash flecked with gray, and it produced satisfying amounts of delicious cameroon smoke. Expect a good hour of smoking.

Flavor: Some cedar and spice at the start, settling into a medium-strength smooth, rich, mellow smoke by the middle 1/3. After the first third, that delicious cammie tang appeared and grew bolder through the last third. Medium in body, with a pleasant saltiness on the lips.

All in, this is clearly an above average cigar. A great choice for a reliable well built cameroon experience.

lightning9191 · 10-21-2008, 08:39 PM

I've had two of these so far. The first one I really enjoyed, but the last one not as much. Maybe it was something I ate that day. I have another one waiting in the humi for me....we'll see.

10-21-2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the informative review. I've been wondering about this one, but the local B&Ms don't stock them. Now it's off to the web to find some!

Scottw · 10-21-2008, 11:24 PM

I like the Cameroon Wrapper, had one on a Perdomo gifted to me by a neighbor. Nice review!

Swampper · 10-21-2008, 11:32 PM

I like the Corona, but can't find those now. Churchill was OK, but lost interest in it. Tried a Robusto the other night. Bad times.
It's a quality cigar, but was bitter and I will avoid those for a while.

Boobar · 10-22-2008, 05:51 PM

Of all the cameroon cigars that I have smoked I probably like this one the best. I always try to keep a couple in the humidor.

Volt · 10-22-2008, 06:12 PM

This is the cigar that got me hooked. I still love them and when I need a "comfort" cigar it's my goto. Just a real good stick for a decent price.

Starscream · 10-22-2008, 09:41 PM

Smoked one of these (corona size) and thought it was an ok stick. Wouldn't buy another, but if offered I wouldn't turn it down.

Nice review.

kaisersozei · 10-23-2008, 10:19 AM

Nice review

I keep a few of these (Belicoso) on hand for my newb/non-smoking friends. I think their presentation is better than the actual smoke, though--as far as Cameroons go, I prefer the flavor & complexity of the Oliva G or, for just a buck or so more, the AF Hemingway Classic. Try those if you get a chance.

(hmmm, don't we have a trade in the works....?!

)

BlackIrish · 10-23-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Nice review

I keep a few of these (Belicoso) on hand for my newb/non-smoking friends. I think their presentation is better than the actual smoke, though--as far as Cameroons go, I prefer the flavor & complexity of the Oliva G or, for just a buck or so more, the AF Hemingway Classic. Try those if you get a chance.

(hmmm, don't we have a trade in the works....?!

)

Yes, trade is hurtling towards you as I type. Take cover.

BlackIrish

10-21-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto The cigar: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto Nutritional information vitola: 5x52 Country: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican/Nicaraguan/Peruvian Humi time: 5 mos Prelight: Very impressive, wrapped in its printed cedar sleeve (useful as a spill for those of you so inclined) with three gold and red bands. Sliding off the wrapper reveals a good looking Cameroon wrapper, medium to dark brown with some orange hues and some toothiness. Aroma of -- guess what? -- cedar! It has a solid feel and good prelight draw. Construction/burn: Lit easily, burned straight, drew perfectly. Burned slowly a firm white ash flecked with gray, and it produced satisfying amounts of delicious cameroon smoke. Expect a good hour of smoking. Flavor: Some cedar and spice at the start, settling into a medium-strength smooth, rich, mellow smoke by the middle 1/3. After the first third, that delicious cammie tang appeared and grew bolder through the last third. Medium in body, with a pleasant saltiness on the lips. All in, this is clearly an above average cigar. A great choice for a reliable well built cameroon experience. __________________

10-21-2008, 08:39 PM	#2
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto I've had two of these so far. The first one I really enjoyed, but the last one not as much. Maybe it was something I ate that day. I have another one waiting in the humi for me....we'll see. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

10-21-2008, 11:19 PM	#3
Tex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto Thanks for the informative review. I've been wondering about this one, but the local B&Ms don't stock them. Now it's off to the web to find some!

10-21-2008, 11:24 PM	#4
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto I like the Cameroon Wrapper, had one on a Perdomo gifted to me by a neighbor. Nice review! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-21-2008, 11:32 PM	#5
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto I like the Corona, but can't find those now. Churchill was OK, but lost interest in it. Tried a Robusto the other night. Bad times. It's a quality cigar, but was bitter and I will avoid those for a while.

10-22-2008, 05:51 PM	#6
Boobar Rubber Room Wall Bouncer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Northcentral PA Posts: 428 Trading: (37)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto Of all the cameroon cigars that I have smoked I probably like this one the best. I always try to keep a couple in the humidor. __________________ Bob

10-22-2008, 06:12 PM	#7
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto This is the cigar that got me hooked. I still love them and when I need a "comfort" cigar it's my goto. Just a real good stick for a decent price.

10-22-2008, 09:41 PM	#8
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto Smoked one of these (corona size) and thought it was an ok stick. Wouldn't buy another, but if offered I wouldn't turn it down. Nice review. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-23-2008, 10:19 AM	#9
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Robusto Nice review I keep a few of these (Belicoso) on hand for my newb/non-smoking friends. I think their presentation is better than the actual smoke, though--as far as Cameroons go, I prefer the flavor & complexity of the Oliva G or, for just a buck or so more, the AF Hemingway Classic. Try those if you get a chance. (hmmm, don't we have a trade in the works....?! )