Among the world’s oldest cigar brands currently in existence is the famed H. Upmann. As is often proudly displayed on the cigar’s bands, the name dates back to 1844, when German banker Hermann Dietrich Upmann purchased a Cuban cigar factory and began offering the cigars to customers of his recently-established Cuban banking business.
Of course, the cigars now exist in two forms, as the brand’s owners during the Cuban Revolution—Alonso Menéndez and José Manuel Pepe García—subsequently fled Cuba, eventually re-establishing the brand in the Dominican Republic. Since this point, the non-Cuban H. Upmann brand has expanded far beyond the traditional blend of its Cuban counterpart; including a wide variety of blends that span many strength and flavor profiles and being made in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and now, Nicaragua!
Introducing H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez, the latest incarnation in a new series of vintage blends (including Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo) to be reimagined by the renowned Master Blender A.J. Fernandez and his burgeoning factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Fernandez has become a household name for cigar fanatics in recent years, known for his innate ability to offer full flavors at shockingly low price points. H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez showcases a rich, Ecuadoran Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 binder and filler tobaccos of Nicaragua (Criollo ’98) and Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano). The unique talents of Fernandez have imparted an oily, complex experience unlike anything offered by H. Upmann to date. A medium-to-full body delivers punchy notes of roasted nuts, cabinet spices, cocoa, and medium-roast coffee.
Strength : Medium
Wrapper : Natural
*Please note that all SKUs have two product lines. The top line is the box/bundle count. The second line is less than a box/bundle count and will be shipped as loose cigars in a humidified bag.
Carlos Line-Torres - H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Churchill
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got this cigar. I’m a fan of AJ but I hadn’t tried anything from H Upmann. This was a pleasant surprise. Good cigar
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Michael Lanier - H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Robusto
I'll try anything that has AJ's name on it, and again this one didn't disappoint. Medium in strength and body, along with notes of buttered toast, spice and a hint of coffee.
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Shawn OConnor - H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro
II was so looking forward to this cigar. It was underwhelming. It was not very flavorful, and it really stayed as a one note cigar. The burn was fine and no issues from storage or construction. A more old-world style that is not my style. A rare miss from AJ Fernadez.
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Kenneth Stewart II - H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro
Great cigar, medium/full, has some nuttiness , cocoa and a little spice
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John Kenny - H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro
When AJ Fernandez is involved, you know the blend is going to be good. Beautifully made stick. Notes of spice, nuts and mild coffee. My favorite, from the H Upmann brand.
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Albert Anguiano - H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro
Great cigar. Spice, cedar, and nutty. Perfect pairing with a Bourbon
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