H. Upmann Magnum 50 vs H. Upmann No.2
How do H. Upmann Magnum 50 and H. Upmann No.2stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The H. Upmann Magnum 50 and H. Upmann No.2 sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
- Strength
- Body
- Medium
- Medium
- Origin
- Cuba
- Cuba
- Wrapper
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Binder
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Filler
- Cuban
- Cuban
- Vitola
- Double Robusto
- Piramide
- Size
- 6.3 in × 50
- 6.1 in × 52
- Rating
- 93/100 · 2020
- 98/100 · 2022
- Flavor
- Graham crackerVanillaCinnamonLeatherApricot
- CocoaCoffeeRoasted nutsCinnamonPepper
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- H. Upmann No.2 edges it on published critic scores (93 vs 98).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose H. Upmann No.2 if
sweet notes appeal to you, or you want the higher critic score.
See H. Upmann No.2 →H. Upmann Magnum 50 vs H. Upmann No.2 — FAQ
- Is the H. Upmann Magnum 50 or the H. Upmann No.2 better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann Magnum 50 brings graham cracker and vanilla, the H. Upmann No.2 cocoa and coffee.
- What's the difference between the H. Upmann Magnum 50 and the H. Upmann No.2?
- The H. Upmann Magnum 50 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the H. Upmann No.2 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann Magnum 50 or the H. Upmann No.2?
- H. Upmann Magnum 50: Cigar Aficionado 93/100. H. Upmann No.2: Cigar Aficionado 98/100.