Name: 1844 No. 100
Vitola: 4 ½ x 50 Robusto
Wrapper: Indonesia
Filler: Dominican Republic, Brazil
Binder: Dominican Republic
Body: Medium
Time of Smoke: 1:10
MSRP: $5.00
Purchase Price: $4.75
Place of Purchase: Spanky’s Tobacco World
Intro:
This was the second cigar I purchased at a local cigar store, the same place that usually doesn't take care of their sticks. Luckily, this cigar came out unscathed for the most part, and I gave it some time in my own humidor just for extra measures. I decided to smoke this cigar with some friends as we enjoyed some drinks around a fire. Since becoming a cigar smoker, I’ve tried more brands than I can keep track of, but I don't believe I’ve had very many H Upmann's, so I was looking forward to this smoke.
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Appearance & Construction: 23/25
After running it through my hands a bit, I could find no soft spots and it seemed rather firm. The Sumatra wrapper was a natural color, with no veins or raised spots which is a testament to how well it was shade grown This stick didn’t have the most oily wrapper, and the cap wasn’t the same shade either. It cut well, so no problems there.
Smoking Experience: 22/30
This cigar was a lot tougher to draw smoke from than I expected, and I caught myself a few times pulling fairly hard for a mouthful of smoke. When I did get smoke, it left me with notes of earth, some cocoa, as well as a small note of leather. The burn was very solid, with very little waviness at all. After the half way mark, the smoke became a little more easy to draw, and the flavors (which hadn’t changed) came out a little stronger which I was happy about.
Price: 18/20
I bought this smoke for $4.75, and I saw the No. 100 online anywhere from $3.50 to $5.50 so it's a pretty cheap smoke with some good qualities. There are better cigars under 5 bucks, but this seems to be a solid choice.
Overall: 23/25
A fairly good smoke for its cheap price tag, and I'd recommend it for a beginner or someone looking for a mellow taste. It doesn't have any bad qualities, and I’m looking forward to some of H Upmann's other cigars. I'll let the others I’ve purchased sit in my humidor for a little while longer, and I'll be sure to get back to you when I’ve smoked another!
Rating: 86
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