H. Upmann stands as one of the world’s oldest and most distinguished cigar brands, founded by German banker Hermann Dietrich Upmann in Havana, Cuba. Renowned for its medium-bodied profile and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand has maintained its reputation for quality for over 180 years. H. Upmann cigars are celebrated for their smooth, complex flavour profiles featuring notes of cedar, nuts, coffee, and spice, making them perfect for both beginners and connoisseurs. The brand’s commitment to using premium Vuelta Abajo tobacco and traditional hand-rolling techniques has earned it recognition as a cornerstone of Cuban cigar heritage.
Box of 25 Cigars.
Hermann Upmann is credited with inventing the cedar box packaging system for cigars, revolutionizing cigar storage and preservation
• The brand operated a German spy network during World War I through their Cuban business operations, leading to bankruptcy and inclusion on the U.S. Enemy Trading List
• President John F. Kennedy’s favorite cigar was the H. Upmann Petit Upmann, and he famously had 1,200 of them purchased the night before signing the Cuban embargo
• H. Upmann won 14 gold medals at international exhibitions in the late 1800s, which still adorn their cigar boxes today
• The original H. Upmann factory in Havana is now known as the José Martí Factory and continues to produce Cuban H. Upmann cigars
• 2022 Cigar Aficionado – Cigar of the Year (H. Upmann No. 2, 98 points)
• 2021 Cigar Journal – Top 25 Cigars Selection (H. Upmann Magnum 46)
• 2020 Habanos SA – Global Brand Status Recognition
• 2019 International Cigar Awards – Heritage Brand Excellence Award
• 2023 Cuban Cigar Review – Premium Quality Certification
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