H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez Cigar.

Brand Profile: Full-flavored, medium to full bodied cigar with a strength and rich aroma. 

Vitola (Size): 52 x 61/8

Wrapper: Sumatra – Binder: Dominican – Filler: Dominican

What a great looking cigar.  Heavy pre-light smell to it.  Right away there was full flavor and aroma.  Dominating creamy texture to the smoke, with a nice underlying sweetness.   A medium flavored cigar with a medium body.  Excellent construction with a even burn and nice over-all development.

Making the Grade

1. Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes,  2. Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes   Does it have complexity?  No,  3. How consistent was the strength level ? Medium with a lot of rich aroma. 4. What makes this cigar different or special? Not overly complex with well-round flavors.  5. Did the cigar produce spice? No,  6. Did the flavors match the description? Yes,  7.  Did the strength match the description? No medium flavor and strength,  8. Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes.

Final Grade