H. Upmann The Banker
- Origin Dominican Republic
- Wrapper Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder Nicaragua
- Filler Dominican, Nicaragua, Peru
- Strength Medium
In 1843, a German banker named Hermann Upmann moved to Havana, Cuba to open an import/export business for a German firm that bought and sold tobaccos. In 1844, he purchased a small local cigar factory, and soon after the first H. Upmann cigar was born. Hermann could never have imagined that his little endeavor would become one of the world’s best known cigar brands. He was known for his innovation in the tobacco business and is credited with being the first cigar maker to package his cigars in cedar boxes. Honoring that commitment to innovation is what Altadis’ Grupo de Maestros is all about. Their guiding principle is to push the boundaries of a brand, while honoring the traditions and heritage of the brand’s past.
The H. Upmann The Banker pays tribute to Hermann Upmann and the journey that led him to create his eponymous brand. As a banker who was deeply involved with Cuban tobacco trade, the name is a fitting tribute. The blend begins with a rich core of premium, well aged filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. A Nicaraguan binder leaf is also used and the blend is topped with an almost shimmering Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaf. Tasting notes include flavors of roasted nuts, coffee, and natural tobaccos with hints of leather, earth, and baking spices. This iteration of the H. Upmann brand is supremely enjoyable anytime of the day.