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What an extraordinary issue of high scores. Having a cigar achieve Classic status in our regular tastings is rare, but this edition of CIGAR AFICIONADO turned up two instant Classics. Both are from Cuba and performed at a very high level—the Romeo y Julieta Churchill scored 95 points, while the H. Upmann No. 2 earned an astounding 96. 96 TOP FIGURADO H. UPMANN NO. 2 CUBA Young cigars without age seldom achieve such a high score, but the H. Upmann No. 2 was a true blockbuster. Layers of complex flavor poured out of this Classic Cuban pirámide, but remained in sublime balance the entire time. £30.81 (U.K.) 95 TOP CHURCHILL ROMEO Y JULIETA CHURCHILL CUBA Long known as one of Cuba’s benchmark Churchills, the Romeo y Julieta Churchill showed impressive complexity and exhibited a wide palate of precise, mature flavor.…

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Cigar Aficionado (Digital) - 1 Issue, July/August 2022

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