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The H. Upmann Banker Currency is a recreation of a blend originally made in Cuba in 1844, and this recreation does justice to the original. Initial pre-light flavors range from anise to leather to chocolate. The first third continues the chocolate notes, black and red pepper, and a multitude of tannin notes. The cigar continues with flavors of nuttiness, coffee, and anise through the end with a nice balance of sweet and savory.
I recently sat down to smoke what some are calling an homage to cigars of old: "The Banker" from H. Upmann. In robusto "Currency" form, this Ecuadorian Habano wrapped stogie sports a fun throwback vibe, with the dark green cigar band motif making me feel wealthy beyond compare with the stogie in my possession. Here's what I thought about this fun little nod to the days when cash was still called "greenbacks," and the Upmann brothers were still dabbling in the world of banking. Buy 5 Pack Unlit Impressions Altadis wasn't lying when it called the Habano leaf hailing from Ecuador that's wrapped...