H. Upmann Magnum 50 Edicion Limitada 2005
The H. Upmann Magnum 50 Edićion Limitada 2005 was originally released as part of the 2005 Edićion Limitada’s from Cuba. Cigar Aficionado had publicly asked for the cigar to be added to standard production in it’s 2005 review. Due to popular demand, H.Upmann eventually released it as an addition to their normal rotation in 2009 as the H. Upmann Magnum 50. In 2010 a Tubo version was also produced, of which we just ordered a box of 15. Today I am smoking my one and only “ORIGINAL” H. Upmann Magnum 50 Edicion Limitada 2005.
The H. Upmann Magnum 50 Edicion Limitada 2005 is a monster cigar; 6.5 inches long with a 50 inch ring gauge. It’s been aged 6 years now, and it’s wrapper smells of sweet hay in the center.
Upon lighting it delivers sensual Cuban spice, flavors of black cherry, caramel and sweet cedar wood.
At the 1/3rd mark it becomes noticeably stronger, with sweet cedar wood taking control, the addition of some cocoa notes and a leathery texture.
At its 1/2 way point it’s aroma is an intoxicating blend of light cloves and sweet cedar wood. I can inhale an entire mouthful of it’s sweet smoke through the nose with pleasure. Shortly after the half, the aroma blends into the flavor itself and I can taste the sweet wood and light cloves with caramel on the throat.
The final 3rd gave off magnificent flavors of shortbread, dried fruit, and fresh hay. Honestly, shortbread, dried fruit, and fresh hay in exactly that order each and every puff. Amazing! Toward the band I also picked up some flavors of rich chocolate and vanilla.
The H. Upmann Magnum 50 Edicion Limitada 2005 is an outstanding cigar, which I would rate at 97 points. A big, strong Cuban, which still packs plenty of punch with 6 years under it’s belt. It will undoubtably age well for decades to come. It’s probably the best Edićion Limitada’s I have ever smoked! I can’t wait to compare it to the newer 2010 H. Upmann Magnum 50 Tubo’s we just ordered in a few weeks. Stay tuned!
