H Upmann The Banker
Once H Upmann The Banker is lit, it moves at its own pace, putting out a gentle ribbon of smoke while the burn line quietly settles in. It sends up just enough scent to remind you why you lit a cigar instead of doing one more thing on your list. Whatever was buzzing around in your head a few minutes ago starts to slide off to the sides.
Flavor and Character
Once it finds its rhythm the smoke thickens and carries more weight on the palate bringing soft sweetness and a bit of dry wood into better focus. The result is a profile that feels familiar in a good way. In the final third the cigar feels more serious, but it still keeps its composure It steps away slowly, giving you a few calm breaths after the last bit of ash falls.
When the band is getting close to the heat the blend leans into its darker notes and lets the lighter ones fade back You’re left more with the memory of the time you spent than any one flavor. As the burn evens out the blend opens up and feels more sure of itself mixing gentle pepper with calm, roasted undertones. It’s not flashy, but it feels honest. Moving into the early third you begin to pick up more than just the basic tobacco taste bringing soft sweetness and a bit of dry wood into better focus. It’s not flashy, but it feels honest.
The Experience
While you’re leaning back a little farther than before the smoke feels less like a test and more like company and you find yourself more present in the moment than you planned to be. Toward the final few draws the smoke grows thicker and presses a little harder on the palate You’re left more with the memory of the time you spent than any one flavor. By the time the ash has stacked once or twice you realize you’re timing your thoughts between draws instead of checking your watch and the cigar asks for nothing more than a little of your attention.
- Taste: Warm cedar, baking spice, and a calm tobacco core that stays steady from start to finish.
- Strength:Medium Bodied
- Rating: 93
- Reddit Notes: Talked about as a good choice when you just want to sit, breathe, and let the day back off a little.
