H. Upmann traces back to Havana, where German banker Herman Upmann settled in 1844 and set up a cigar factory; Cuban H. Upmann is a Habanos brand, while the non-Cuban H. Upmann sold in the US comes from Altadis U.S.A. The line on our category page, H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez, is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, according to Cigar Aficionado. Our listing puts it between medium and medium to full, and Cigar Aficionado’s 2021 tasting note on the Churchill rated it medium-full. Typical notes include black pepper, cinnamon and other spices such as saffron and cumin, cedar and hickory, with hints of earth and orange peel. Start with H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez; flavour can shift a little by size.

H. Upmann Cigars

H. Upmann Cigars traces back to Havana, where German banker Herman Upmann settled in 1844 and founded a bank and a cigar factory. Cuban H. Upmann is a Habanos brand, while the non-Cuban H. Upmann sold in the US is released by Altadis U.S.A., including H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez, made in Nicaragua.

Altadis U.S.A. releases include H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez, with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan Corojo 99 binder and Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, whose typical notes in Cigar Aficionado’s tasting include black pepper, cinnamon, cedar and hickory; its Sunrise version with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, which Altadis U.S.A. rates medium; and a limited-edition cigar marking the brand’s 180th anniversary, made in Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez.

Enthusiasts choose H. Upmann when they want classic heritage and cigars that balance old‑world flavor with contemporary collaborations and bolder, more modern expressions.