Dunhill Estupendos

Produced: 1984
Made by: Julieta No. 2
Size: Parejo
Ring Gauge: 47
Length: 7 inches
Purchased: Bogart’s House of Fine Cigars, Sydney, July 2006.


Date: July 22nd, 2006
Time: 11:30 am Pacific
Location: Walking from Nob Hill through Russian Hill down to Crissy Field, San Francisco, California
Conditions: Clear sunny skies, Hot, 82 degrees, light ocean breeze





The Purchase
This cigar was purchased at Bogart’s House of Fine Cigars in Sydney, Australia. To learn more about Bogart’s and my buying experience, please refer to this post. There is only a partial box left of these Dunhill’s as they were discovered in the collection of a deceased patron of the store. Out of respect (or was it stupidity) I only bought two.


The Location
It is another hot day on the Nob. Temps are scorching and I decide to take Amber for a walk down to Crissy Field. To get there, we will need to pass by some interesting neighborhoods (Russian Hill, North Beach, Fisherman’s)

I have to judge on what hill I will light up. I want to make sure that I am on my downhill trek toward the beach before I start inhaling…. At the top of Russian Hill we start the slow descent.









The Smoke!
According to some, this is the best Dunhill Habanos ever made. It is well-known for it’s ageing potential given it is packed in a lovely white metal tube, airtight and wrapped in Spanish cedar.

The Cuban Dunhill brand unfortunately did not last long. These cigars were only available from 1984 to 1991. As a result, not many of these cigars can be found in stores or even private collections.

The cigar is medium firmness out of the tube. Oily feel with no blemishes. After I cut with a cat’s eye, there is a small rip in the side of the tip. A quick lick and it appears to be repaired. Extremely well rolled there are some small veins running the length of the stick. It is in excellent condition after being locked up for 20 odd years.

Medium in strength it has a very rich and sweet taste. I can taste honey, beans and nuts, wow… this is incredible! As we take a breather in the park near the Buena Vista, I let the smoke smolder out since we will need to walk up the hill at Van Ness.

We finally reach Crissy Field 40 minutes later and we sit on a bench by the bay and watch the endless yacht races underway near the Golden Gate. I relight the cigar and it is still as smooth as it was 40 minutes before. This has to be the best smoke I have had in the 20 years I have been sampling habanos. I immediately lament as I realize I only have one left in the humidor…. That will be a saved for a special occasion.


Rating: (5) CLASSIC
(5) Classic, (4) Outstanding, (3) Very Good, (2) Average, (1) Don’t Bother

Humidor: SMOKE NOW
Smoke Now / Smoke Soon:1–3 Years / Put Away:3–7 Years / Vault:7-12 Years / Inheritance Gift:12+ Years