At the XX Habanos Festival in Havana Cuba, Habanos S.A,. announced that the H. Upmann brand will have an Edicíon Limitada in a size known as the Propios. The Propios size of the H. Upmann Edición Limitada 2018 measures 120 mm x 46 ( 4.7 x 46). The cigars will be presented in 25-count wooden […]
Cigar News: Habanos SA Launches H. Upmann Robustos Añejados
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Habanos SA has launched the fifth installment of its Añejados series, the H. Upmann Robustos Añejados. A launch event for the new H. Upmann Robustos Añejados line was held at the Parque Central Hotel in Havana, Cuba. The H. Upmann Robustos Añejados measures 4 7/8 x 52. This Robusto size has not been seen in […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé by Altadis U.S.A.
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. showcased a limited edition extension under its H. Upmann The Banker Ingot line as H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé. Back in 2014, Altadis U.S.A. launched a regular production line known as H. Upmann The Banker. The Banker is a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Altadis U.S.A. at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2017 No Comments Altadis, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, Gispert, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2017, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Saint Luis Rey, Tabacalera USA, VegaFina
2017 has been a big year for Altadis U.S.A. The two big stories heading into this year’s trade show were the ever-strengthening partnership with AJ Fernandez and the new distribution agreement with Boutique Blends Cigars that has also added Rafael Nodal to the team. Add to the mix, the ever-expanding footprint of Casa de Montecristo lounges by […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Banker Ingot Rosé Unveiled at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. unveiled a second installment to its limited edition H. Upmann Banker Ingot line, the H. Upmann Banker Ingot Rosé. The Ingot line is an offshoot of the H. Upmann Banker , a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. Upmann was a German banker who in 1844 […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Released
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A.J. Fernandez has once again teamed up with Tabacalera USA. Recently, Tabacalera USA has been rolling out the new H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez – the fourth collaboration the company has done with Master Blender AJ Fernandez. The cigar will be available to Altadis U.S.A. retailers. The new cigar is described as a reimagining of […]
Cigar News: Five Altadis Products Receive Grandfather Status
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Altadis, Don Mateo, FDA, H. Upmann, Montecristo, News, Romeo y Julieta, Saint Luis Rey
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun to issue determinations on select premium cigars on whether they meet the criteria to be grandfathered from requiring the agency’s approval for marketing. This month five products made by Altadis USA have been determined to be grandfathered as being reported from the FDA Database. These are among the first […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Connoisseur B to Be Exclusive to La Casa Del Habanos and Habanos Specialists
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2017 Preview, H. Upmann, Habanos SA, News
At the XIX Habano Festival in Cuba, Habanos SA launched a pair of cigars to be exclusive to its La Casa del Habano retail establishments and those retail establishments designated as Habano Specialists. One of those cigar is a new offering under the H. Upmann brand known as the H. Upmann Connoissuer B. The H. […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva 2011 Unveiled at XIX Habano Festival
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At the XIX Habano Festival in Cuba, Habanos SA formally announced the H. Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva 2011. As the name indicates it adds a Gran Reserva offering to the H. Upmann line in the popular Sir Winston (Churchill size) format. Gran Reserva is a designation typically used for more limited production releases in […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #30: H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER Private Holding by Altadis USA
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Altadis, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, H. Upmann
”Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar and one that is one of Altadis’ best blends released under the (non Cuban) H. Upmann line.” Wrapper: Criollo ’98 (2012 Crop) Binder: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop) Filler: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop), Nicaraguan Viso (2010 Crop), Nicaraguan Ligero (2009 Crop) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia) Toro: 6 x […]