H. Upmann Cigars

Brand History

The lineage of this iconic brand dates back to 1844 when German banking brothers August and Hermann Upmann ventured into the premium tobacco trade. Originally rooted in Cuba, their dedication to rigorous quality standards established a global reputation that endures today. Modern production is heavily centered at the renowned Tabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic, though their expansive portfolio also utilizes premium terroir from Honduras and Nicaragua. Guided by the legendary Grupo de Maestros and world-class blenders, the brand stands out by flawlessly merging historic tradition with modern agricultural innovation.

Across their diverse portfolio, you will find an impressive spectrum of strength and complex tasting notes designed for every type of smoker. Their milder offerings, featuring golden wrappers over smooth binder and filler tobaccos, deliver creamy, nuanced profiles of cedar and toasted nuts. Conversely, their medium-full and full-bodied lines utilize dark, sun-grown wrappers and potent filler leaves to produce bold tasting notes of espresso, earth, and peppery spice. Every H. Upmann cigar is subjected to strict quality control, ensuring an exceptional burn and a flawless draw regardless of the chosen blend.

A fascinating fun fact about the brand’s history is that the Upmann brothers are widely acknowledged as the original inventors of the cedar cigar box. Initially used to keep their personal smokes fresh during transatlantic voyages, this innovation revolutionized how the entire industry stores and ages tobacco. Today, we honor that legacy of preservation by keeping every H. Upmann vitola in our state-of-the-art 70/70 climate-controlled humidor. Purchasing these Upmann cigars through our factory-fresh, tax-free model guarantees they arrive at your door in absolute prime condition. 

Featured Blends & Ratings

Upmann 180th Anniversary: Operating as a full-bodied powerhouse, this blend features a dark Nicaraguan wrapper over robust Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, delivering intense tasting notes of dark chocolate and black pepper within a flawlessly constructed vitola. This blend includes cigars rated above 90 points by Cigar Aficionado. Available in sizes such as Churchill and Toro.

Upmann 1844 Añejo: This medium-full bodied smoke utilizes an aged Ecuador Habano wrapper hugging a premium Honduran binder and filler core, providing deep tasting notes of roasted nuts and earth in a beautifully rolled vitola. This blend has earned between 87 and 91 points from Cigar Aficionado. Produced in Toro and Robusto vitolas.

Upmann 1844 Classic: A smooth, medium-bodied option featuring a silky Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over Honduran binder and filler leaves, yielding creamy tasting notes of cedar and mild spice in a traditional vitola. This blend consistently earns ratings above 88 points from Cigar Aficionado. Offered in Churchill, Corona, Toro, and Robusto dimensions.

Upmann 1844 Reserve: Designed for a medium to medium-full profile, this blend sports a choice of premium Ecuador, Habano, Connecticut, and Sumatra wrappers over a rich core of Nicaraguan and Indonesian binders alongside Dominican filler tobaccos, offering rich tasting notes of leather and white pepper within an expertly pressed vitola. This blend regularly scores above 85 points from Cigar Aficionado. Commonly available in Belicoso, Churchill, Corona, Cigarrillo, Lancero, Gordo, Toro, and Robusto.

Upmann by AJ Fernandez: This medium to medium-full bodied collaboration showcases AJ Fernandez modern signature touch on a classic legacy brand. The blend features a stunning selection of Ecuador, Sumatra, and assorted wrappers over a complex Nicaraguan binder and a rich core of Dominican, Nicaraguan, and assorted filler tobaccos, delivering bold tasting notes of cocoa and baking spices in a firm vitola. Cigars in this blend have earned more than 87 points from Cigar Aficionado. This blend comes in Churchill, Toro, and Robusto sizes.

Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros: Perfect for the morning smoker, this medium-bodied cigar utilizes an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over Dominican binder and filler, presenting tasting notes of sweet cream and toasted almonds in a pristine vitola. This blend has earned more than 85 points from Cigar Aficionado. Select from Toro, Churchill, Robusto, and Belicoso vitola.

Upmann Daytrader: A dynamic medium-full bodied smoke, this blend is wrapped in an Ecuador Sumatra leaf over select Dominican and Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, providing tasting notes of espresso and rich cedar within a smooth vitola. This blend includes cigars rated above 85 points by Cigar Aficionado. Manufactured in Toro and Robusto sizes.

Upmann Herman’s Batch: This medium-full bodied tribute features an Ecuador Habano wrapper over Dominican binder and filler, yielding warm tasting notes of cinnamon and earth in a highly sought-after vitola. This blend consistently earns ratings above 87 points from Cigar Aficionado. Available in sizes such as Lonsdale, Toro, Corona Gorda and Robusto.

Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez: Operating as a medium-full bodied treat, this blend uses a Sumatra wrapper over Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, pushing tasting notes of toasted almond and black pepper through a flawless vitola. This blend has earned 86 points from Cigar Aficionado. Produced in Toro, Belicoso, and Robusto sizes.

Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage: A potent medium to medium-full bodied option, this AJ Fernandez creation honors the heritage of the brand by showcasing a dark selection of Brazilian, Maduro, and assorted wrappers. These leaves envelop a rich Nicaraguan binder and a robust core of Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, delivering tasting notes of dark fruit and heavy spice in a thick vitola. Cigars in this blend have earned more than 91 points from Cigar Aficionado. Offered in Churchill, Toro, Corona, Torpedo, and Robusto dimensions.

Upmann Special Edition Barbier: This medium-bodied standout pairs a diverse selection of Ecuador, Connecticut, Sumatra, and Connecticut Shade wrappers with an Indonesian binder. Beneath, a rich core of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers delivers tasting notes of sweet cream and fragrant wood in a striking vitola. Hailing from the Dominican Republic, this blend regularly scores above 89 points from Cigar Aficionado. Commonly available in Belicoso, Corona, Robusto, and Churchill vitolas.

Upmann The Banker: Formulated for a medium-bodied profile, this blend showcases a selection of Ecuador, Habano, Sumatra, and Cameroon wrappers. These premium leaves enclose a robust Nicaraguan binder and a diverse, multi-country filler core of Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian tobaccos. This unique combination provides rich tasting notes of deep spice and roasted coffee within a historic vitola. This blend has earned more than 91 points from Cigar Aficionado and comes in Toro, Robusto, and Churchill size.

Upmann Vintage Cameroon: A classic medium-bodied smoke wrapped in a genuine African Cameroon leaf over Dominican binder and filler, presenting tasting notes of sweet cedar and roasted nuts in a traditional vitola. This blend includes cigars rated above 85 points by Cigar Aficionado. Select from Churchill, Belicoso, Lonsdale, Corona, Petit Corona, Toro, or Robusto.