My initial impression after lighting the H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Churchill cigar is how excellent yet slightly constrained the draw is. In addition to having a very smooth mouthfeel and retro-hale, it imparts a taste that is both woody and earthy. Furthermore, it gives a very rich, oily, and smooth tobacco flavor. The finishes are blended woody and earthy flavors with a hint of creaminess, sweetness, and dryness. The tastes linger in the mouth for quite a while, notably the richness and creaminess. A nice cigar thus far.
After my first third, the ash is hanging out pretty good. Medium pepper is present in the retro-hale, along with tastes of wood and earth. The finishes are the same as before, with notes of wood, earth, cream, sweetness, and this time a hint of spice. This cigar’s body is medium, and it produces a lot of smoke. Also, it’s been burning well with no touch-ups from me. The tastes are now strong, consistently pleasant, and truly a smooth-aged tobacco.
For the second third, I have no problem when it comes to its burn. The flavors are practically comparable, and the cigar’s creaminess and sweetness with a hint of leather really show through at the draw. As the cigar’s finish develops, I can also start to taste the aged tobacco. It still produced excellent smoke, and the draw is easing slightly, but I don’t think this is an issue.
The cigar still has a peppery flavor on the retro-hale during the last third. The draw still has leather and wood notes, and the finishes are earthy and woody as well. There is absolutely no change in flavor; all notes remain the same as they were in the first three thirds. Spice and pepper are already at their optimum. The creaminess and sweetness are still at the same level. Even if the tastes don’t alter throughout, the cigar is still wonderful. In terms of flavor-blend, the cigar is quite constant and the body is still medium at the finish.