At the end of this month, Altadis USA will release a special limited edition offshoot under its H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. The cigar is called H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009. While it features the same components as the regular production H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez line, Finca La […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Cigar Heading to Retailers
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Altadis U.S.A. has announced the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary cigar, a project that commemorates 175 years of the H. Upmann brand is now heading to stores. It’s a cigar that was launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. The H. Upmann 175th Anniversary cigar was produced for Altadis by AJ Fernandez, who has been […]
IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2019 No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Altadis, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, H. Upmann, Henry Clay, IPCPR 2019, Montecristo, Trinidad, VegaFina
When it comes to anniversary years in the cigar industry, Altadis U.S.A was in a more unique situation than most companies in that it was celebrating three major anniversaries: H. Upmann’s 175th anniversary, Trinidad’s 50th anniversary, and the 50th anniversary of Tabacalera de Garcia, the largest cigar factory in the world. While it’s no secret […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann 175th Anniversary to Debut at 2019 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2019 1 Comment 2019 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2019, News, Tabacalera USA
With 2019 marking 175 years of the H. Upmann brand, Altadis U.S.A. has announced a special commemorative limited cigar appropriately called the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary. The cigar will make its debut at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. This cigar has its origins back in Cuba. German banker Herman Upmann had moved […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez to Debut at 2019 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2019 No Comments 2019 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2019, News, Tabacalera USA
Since 2019 is the 175th anniversary of the H. Upmann brand, Altadis U.S.A. is expected to have H. Upmann as one of its featured brands. At the 2019 IPCPR, Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a new line under the H. Upmann brand called the H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez. Hispaniola is the island where the Dominican […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. to Introduce H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Papi Tin Offering
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, News
This month Altadis U.S.A. will introduce a 38 x 4 offering of its H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez cigar available in tins known as “Papi.” The name “Papi” is a term of endearment. It is a term used by master blender AJ Fernandez for those who are close to him. The cigar itself is […]
Prime Time Episode 90: Eddy Guerra, Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Altadis, Developing Palates, H. Upmann, Henry Clay, Montecristo, Onyx, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA, VegaFina
Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A. makes his Prime Time debut on Episode 90. Many know Altadis U.S.A. for having some of the most iconic brands in the world, and tonight we will talk to Eddy about these brands and so much more. Our Debonaire Ideal segment discusses classic video games and in […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann Connecticut Grupo de Maestros Toro by Altadis U.S.A
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In 2019, the H. Upmann brand is celebrating its 175th anniversary. For Altadis U.S.A, the company decided to get a head start on the celebration in 2018. It was at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show when Altadis U.S.A. rolled out a new addition to the H. Upmann line in the form of a Connecticut Shade […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Altadis U.S.A. at the 2018 IPCPR
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2018 No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Altadis, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, H. Upmann, Henry Clay, IPCPR 2018, Montecristo, Onyx, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA, Trinidad, VegaFina
Every year, Altadis U.S.A. is one of the “must see” booths at IPCPR, and 2018 was no exception. This year we saw Altadis have a larger booth than seen in the previous few IPCPR Trade Shows. There was an additional energy and excitement this year’s Altadis booth. Not only did they have plenty of product […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Connecticut Grupo de Maestros to Commemorate 175th Anniversary of the Brand
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2018 No Comments 2018 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2018, News, Tabacalera USA
2019 will mark the 175th of H. Upmann, the brand founded by Herman Upmann in Cuba and the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. is releasing a cigar to commemorate the occasion called the H. Upmann Connecticut Grupo de Maestros. It’s a cigar that not only pays homage to the brand, but also has a very […]