H. Upmann Connoisseur 1

H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 — 5" / 48 (UK)

Strength: Light–Medium • Vitola/Size: Hermosos No. 4 — 12.7 cm / 48 RG • Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Cuban / Cuban / Cuban (Vuelta Abajo) • Country/Factory: Cuba — Havana • Smoking time: ~45–60 mins • Format: Singles or Box of 25

Why this cigar

A classic H. Upmann with refined sweetness and old-world charm in a handy 5" format. Whether you’re reading an H. Upmann Connoisseur No. 1 review or looking to buy H. Upmann cigars UK, this Hermosos No. 4 is a dependable everyday choice for lovers of balance over brute strength.

Flavour & draw

Light cedar and fresh pastry lead into acacia honey, vanilla biscuit and toasted almond, with a gentle floral lift and soft baking spice. Body stays light-to-medium; construction is tidy with an even burn and an easy, composed draw.

Size guide

Compare this vitola: Robusto • Churchill • Toro (by length and ring gauge, Connoisseur No. 1 sits between a classic Corona and a short Robusto).

Pairing & when to smoke

Lovely with espresso, Champagne or a gentle Speyside; ideal for a relaxed pre-dinner pause or weekend afternoon.

Genuine & stored right

For Cuban cigars: EMS-stamped and sourced via official UK channels. All cigars are stored in our London humidors under stable conditions (~65–70% RH).

FAQs

“Though rich in color, the wrapper of this robusto is covered in kinky veins. It’s a very cedary smoke with plenty of up-front citrus notes and underlying hints of minerals. An intermittent chocolate sweetness leads to a chalky, saccharine finish.”- Cigar Aficionado (87 points).

Length: 5″

Ring Gauge: 48

Strength: Medium