two well-known Cuban cigar brands, Hoyo de Monterrey and H. Upmann, and highlights a commonality between them—specifically, the existence of a series with a name meaning “taste experience” for each brand. For Hoyo de Monterrey, it is the Epicure series, derived from the Greek word, while for H. Upmann, it is the Connossieur series, with its name originating from French.
The Connossieur series by H. Upmann is described as having a light to medium body, allowing the aged and fermented tobacco to express nutty and creamy flavors consistently throughout the smoking experience. The text also mentions the Connossieur A vitola, with the nickname “Genios” (“Geniuses”), launched in 2013, featuring dimensions of 5.5 x 52, which was considered relatively thick at the time and aligned with contemporary trends. The price of the cigar is mentioned as 160 shekels.
