Vitola: Magnum 56 (Double Robusto) | Size: 56 ring gauge × 150mm (5⅞″)
The H. Upmann Magnum 56 Edición Limitada 2015 is a statement in both form and legacy—crafted as a *Double Robusto* with an imposing 56 ring gauge and a refined 150mm length. It is the only cigar in Habanos’ portfolio to wear this vitola, and it wears it well—broad, dignified, and confident without arrogance. Presented in slide-lid boxes and later in glass jars for the 2020 re-release, this is a blend that bridges eras, always with the elegance H. Upmann is known for.
The wrapper glows with a clay-rich, reddish-brown hue—sometimes like Havana’s rooftops at dusk, sometimes like the worn leather of an old diplomat’s chair. Aromas rise softly from the foot: **dried apple skin, warm bread, and subtle cured meat**. The cold draw, though slightly firm, reveals **baking spices, caramel, and just a hint of sweet cedar**, quietly whispering of what’s to come.
The opening third is classic Upmann—**light wood, cream, and restrained pepper**, soon developing a savory richness reminiscent of **salami and toasted almond**. The profile remains medium in strength but full in presence. Construction can vary; one must tend the cigar gently, allowing it time to wake up and find its rhythm. On better-burning samples, the smoke flows thick and satisfying, rewarding the patient with nuance.
Into the second third, **cedar and cinnamon** rise to the front, supported by touches of **clay, citrus zest, and floral cereal grain**. The cigar reveals both youth and potential—moments of brightness, followed by stretches that ask for age, for stillness. When dry-boxed or rested properly, the blend opens beautifully, showing a lively structure and a finish that lingers with a soft sweetness.
In the final third, the strength gently ascends. **Burnt sugar, espresso, and dry cedar** define the finish, with faint echoes of **cherry, cream, and black walnut**. One might also detect hints of leather and orange peel, particularly on the retrohale. Though the combustion can falter at times, when the draw holds steady, the flavor remains composed and evocative, like the pages of a well-worn novel rediscovered.
Originally released in 2015 and briefly reissued for travel retail in 2020, the **Magnum 56** is both a collector’s item and a meditative smoke. It’s a cigar that responds well to time—ideally smoked after a few years of rest, when the sharp corners mellow and the creamy elegance of the blend takes center stage.
Pair it with a **fine tawny port**, a **sipping rum**, or a **well-structured Speyside single malt**—anything that respects the cigar’s complexity and aging potential. It’s not a cigar to rush, nor one to share with the impatient.
The Magnum 56 is for the evenings when time stretches, when the night is quiet, and when a man reaches for a cigar that reminds him—subtly but surely—that true craftsmanship always endures.
Ring Gauge: 56 | Length: 150 mm | Count: 25 | Shape: Double Robusto | Factory Name: Magnum 56
