”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 […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER Private Holding by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Altadis, H. Upmann, Review
Earlier this year, Altadis USA announced a limited edition cigar known as the H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding. The cigar is an offshoot of the H. Upmann Banker line that was introduced back in 2014. The Banker is a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. Upmann was a German banker who […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding Coming This Month
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, News
This month Atladis USA is releasing a limited edition off-shoot to its H. Upmann – The Banker line. The new cigar is called H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding. An ingot is a name for a gold bar and this is a theme being incorporated into the box design. While the original H. Upmann Banker […]
Cigar News: Yargüera H. Upmann Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, News
Back in November, Altadis USA announced a project known as Yargüera. Yargüera refers to a new hybrid seed that was developed by Altadis’ Grupo de Maestros team. The seed has been used to grow and cultivate exclusive proprietary tobaccos to Altadis USA. This past week the first cigar line to incorporate the Yargüera tobacco […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann The Banker Basis Point No. 2 by Altadis USA
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 IPCPR, Altadis, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2015, News
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA introduced a line extension to its H. Upmann – The Banker line. The H. Upmann – The Banker Basis Point No. 2 becomes the fourth vitola in the line introducing a 6 1/8 x 52 sized bellicose into the line. The Basis Point No.2 is slated to […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann Bank Note TAA Exclusive
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 2.5 - Try One, 2014 TAA Exclusive Series, 88-90, Altadis, H. Upmann, Review, TAA
H. Upmann Bank Note At the Tobacconists Association of America’s (TAA) 2014 Annual Meeting, Altadis USA brought their contribution to the TAA’s Exclusive Series of cigars, the H. Upmann Bank Note TAA Exclusive. The Bank Note is one of eight exclusive cigars made available to TAA retailers by various manufacturers. The name “Bank Note” is […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann – The Banker by Altadis USA
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Altadis, H. Upmann, Review
H. Upmann – The Banker – Annuity The H. Upmann – The Banker is the newest line of Altadis USA’s H. Upmann brand. A couple of weeks ago, we previewed this upcoming release. The Banker pays homage to the original brand founder Herman Upmann. Upmann was a German banker who in 1844 went to Havana […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann – The Banker to be Launched by Altadis USA (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, News
Altadis USA will be releasing a new cigar in its H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann – The Banker will pay homage to the original brand founder Herman Upmann. Information on this cigar was first reported by Cigar Aficionado.com. Upmann was a banker who in 1844 went to Havana Cuba and invested in a cigar factory […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann Bank Note TAA Exclusive to be Released by Altadis USA
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments 2014 TAA Exclusive Series, Altadis, H. Upmann, News, TAA
Numerous retailers have confirmed that Altadis USA will be providing a cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) under its H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann Bank Note TAA Exclusive will provide a corona sized offering to TAA members. Information on this release was made available to attendees of the TAA Convention held March 23 […]
Cigar Preview: H.Upmann Reserve Special Edition by Altadis USA
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2013 Preview, Altadis, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2013
H. Upmann Reserve Special Edition At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA showcased an addition to their H. Upmann line. The H.Upmann Reserve Special Edition will be a limited edition cigar that is currently only being done in a 6 x 60 Magnum. Two years ago, H.Upmann reblended its popular H.Upmann 1844 Reserve line. […]