Vitola: Robusto | Size: 50 ring gauge × 124mm (4⅞″)
The H. Upmann Robustos Añejados is not simply a cigar—it is time, patience, and silence wrapped in cedar. Rolled and then aged for over five years in Cuba under perfect conditions, this Robusto emerges not as a fresh creation, but as a matured expression of H. Upmann’s soft-spoken elegance. The Añejados program continues with this refined release, following in the footsteps of its predecessors—Romeo y Julieta Pirámides, Montecristo Churchills, and others—with quiet confidence.
At 124mm in length with a 50 ring gauge, the vitola is familiar and comforting. The wrapper is a warm, oily Colorado—its tone darkened slightly with age, veins faint, the seams almost invisible. When held, the cigar feels firm and expertly packed, the aroma from the foot offering **leather, cedar, and a gentle, sweet earthiness** that only time can deliver.
The cold draw is flawless—**toasted almonds, soft hay, and a touch of cocoa** whisper across the palate, restrained yet expressive. From the first light, the smoke is smooth and refined. **Creamy wood, delicate spice, and faint roasted coffee** unfold with grace, never rushing, never overwhelming. This isn’t a cigar that needs to prove itself; it knows what it is.
In the second third, the depth of aging becomes more apparent. **Hints of caramel, dried fig, and sweet tobacco** begin to emerge, layered with **nutmeg and vanilla bean**. The body remains medium, yet the flavors coat the palate with richness and detail. Every puff feels earned—like a conversation with an old friend, filled with shared history and knowing glances.
The final third brings **refined cedar, a soft leather finish, and a hint of cinnamon** on the retrohale. There’s a cleanliness to the smoke, a sign of impeccable fermentation and careful aging. The strength never rises beyond medium, but the character deepens, leaving a gentle warmth that lingers long after the cigar is set down.
Presented in elegantly labelled boxes, the Robustos Añejados carries both the classic H. Upmann band and the distinctive Añejados secondary band—marking it not just as a fine cigar, but as a chapter in Cuba’s ongoing dedication to aging as an art form.
Best paired with a **glass of aged white rum**, or a **soft sherry with oxidized sweetness**, this Robusto is ideal for afternoons of quiet reflection, slow walks, or those evenings when you find yourself paging through old letters you thought you’d forgotten.
Aged not for hype, but for harmony—the H. Upmann Robustos Añejados is proof that, in Cuba, time is still one of the finest ingredients.
Ring Gauge: 50 | Length: 124 mm | Count: 25 | Shape: Robusto | Factory Name: Robustos
