H. Upmann 1844 Classic is a medium-bodied cigar that uses an Ecuadorian grown, Connecticut-seed wrapper combined with a Honduran broadleaf binder and Honduran grown, Cuban-seed tobacco fillers to produce a taste profile filled with notes of almonds, cocoa, combined with a hint of subtle spice.

The H. Upmann Banker is a recreation of a blend dating back to the 1800s in Cuba in 1844, and it definitely does justice to the original. Initial pre-light flavors range from anise to leather to chocolate, with the first third continuing the chocolate notes, while mixing in some black pepper and a multitude of tannin notes. The cigar continues with a distinct nuttiness, followed by coffee, and anise all the way until a sweet and savory finish.

The 1844 Añejo is featured alongside Upmann's other 1844 brands, with the peculiarity of using tobaccos aged for at least five years being this blend's calling card. Ergo, the Spanish word añejo, which means "old" or "mature," is what makes this cigar unique in its kind. 

Produced by hand in Honduras at the Flor de Copan factory with the support of Ernesto Kranwinkel from Tabacalera, USA, this smoke sports a three-country filler blend of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Honduran tobaccos. Above that is a Pennsylvania Broadleaf binder and a double-fermented Ecuadorian Habano wrapper covering it all. The 1844 Añejo delivers a strong profile of earth, leather, wood, and pepper, making it a mature gem worth trying.

As a collaboration cigar line, this amazingly balanced blend brings together the potent flavor of an Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper with the flavorful Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. One can expect notes of baking spices, cocoa, and roasted nuts.

Among the most important Cuban legacy brands you have H. Upmann. It was the first brand to add bands to cigars, and over the centuries notable figures like Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy have loved their blends. So after 180 year of business it might be an understatement to say that this brand is legendary.

So, who did the non-Cuban H. Upmann brand tap to manufacture a cigar for its historic anniversary? AJ Fernandez, of course. Taking a Nicaraguan Medio Tiempo wrapper and placing it atop an all-Nicaraguan mix, this robust, full-bodied cigar is strong without being overpowering. Smooth and well-balanced throughout, hints of spice, earth, and cedar flood the senses with flavor and aroma alike.