H. Upmann Connoisseur No.2 Cigar – Single

Manufactured for over 150 years, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.2 employs filler and binder tobaccos exclusively from Cuba's Vuelta Abajo zone. This Petit Robusto format measures 5 1/4 inches in length with a 51-ring gauge, combining Cuban craftsmanship with a compact smoking duration. The blend maintains H. Upmann's traditional light-to-medium body profile while incorporating modern construction techniques.

Construction and Composition

The H. Upmann Connoisseur No.2 features hand-rolled leaves from Vuelta Abajo's premium tobacco crops. Its combustion consistency demonstrates tight bunching methodology, with a Colorado-colored wrapper leaf exhibiting minimal vein prominence. The physical parameters include a 133mm length and 20.24mm diameter, engineered for controlled smoke output.

Flavor Development:

• Initial notes: Cedar wood extract sweetness with cashew cream texture
• Mid-section: Pinar del Río mineral soil elements with Szechuan pepper spice
• Final third: Unsweetened cocoa powder undertones

Combustion Performance

The H. Upmann Connoisseur No.2 demonstrates average burn temperature of 572°F (300°C) with linear ash formation. Draw resistance measures 3.2 inches H₂O, within optimal parameters for its 51-ring gauge configuration. Smoking duration approximates 55 minutes under standard humidity conditions (65-68% RH).

Designed for time-restricted consumption scenarios, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.2 serves as a daylight smoking option compatible with caffeinated or distilled beverages. The product continues Herman Upmann's 1844 Havana legacy through updated agricultural selection processes while preserving classic blending ratios.