H. Upmann Cuban Cigars

Introduction

H. Upmann Cuban cigars are one of the oldest and most well-known cigar brands. Founded in 1843 by German brothers Herman and August Upmann, it remains a very popular with a variety of handmade and machine-made cigar lines.

Up until 1922 H. Upmann operated both as a bank and a cigar business. The British firm J. Frankau & Co. took over after both companies failed. In 1935, they sold it to the Menendez y Garcia Company, who resurrected the brand and gave it a renewed international prestige.

Despite the new ownership, to this day every H. Upmann cigar box features a lithograph with Herman Upmann’s signature as well as the seven international awards his brand won in the late 1800s.

The Flavors of H. Upmann Cigars

In general, H. Upmann cigars have a smooth, subtle, mild-to-medium bodied smoke that has always been its hallmark. Darker than other Cuban cigar brands with their reddish-brown wrappers, and exceptionally made, they have a distinct cedar flavor laced with hints of toast and nuts.

A favorite among cigar aficionados, their mild flavor also makes them an ideal choice for beginners.

H. Upmann Cigars Range

What is truly impressive about the H. Upmann cigars brand is the range of cigars available. Cigar connoisseurs can choose from many exceptional handmade and machine-made sizes. Their larger sizes are among the most coveted and sought after cigars in the world.

Some of the highly demanded cigars from H. Upmann include the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1, H. Upmann Magnum 46 and the H. Upmann Petit Coronas.

H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 cigars are an exception to the usual H. Upmann flavor. This robusto is an excellent introduction to new smokers. Fresh, herbaceous and light in taste, its charm is further accentuated through its even burn and highly floral aroma.

H. Upmann Magnum 46 cigars blossom with savory flavors of spiced wood and exotic tones. This cigars’ limited availability makes them a very sought-after smoke among aficionados. A classic old-school Havana smoke.

H. Upmann Petit Coronas cigars are a balanced line and suitable for long-term ageing. Coffee and chocolate tones accentuate this medium-bodied petit corona.