Well the
Hedge Hog is still in full bloom, and I have a
H. Upmann -The Banker - Toro Size. First off the presentation for displays is top notch. The are three bands, one up top, one at foot, holding down some faux parchment middle band, that just looks like sales genius, and is protecting the stick inside Celophane. After these three are removed their is a normal band like most Cigars have.
This is a very well constructed stick, it screams quality. After the cap was straight cut, it was tight, draw was not good. Dr. Rod's Cigar C.P.R. Tool did it's jobs, and draw was like better then great.
After it was light up the Cigar it burn nice & even, and formed semetrical ash.
The blend in Medium strength, with a nice smooth creamy, earthy flavor that is not over powering.
This Non Cuban Upmann is a very nice Cigar that is not going to break your bank. I have smoked a bunch of these before, they are consistant, but as I said the alway need draw help as they are packed full of Tabacco.
That is a good thing because this Toro size will last like a 6" x 60 RG stick.