Since 1844, H. Upmann has carried the torch of Cuban-heritage craftsmanship, and the 1844 Reserve is where that legacy really shines. Rolled at the storied Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican Republic, it pairs an oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a spicy Nicaraguan binder and carefully aged Dominican long-fillers. The result is a medium to medium-full smoke with genuine old-world character at a price that won't slow you down.
Cedar and toasted nuts lead the way, with earth, honey sweetness, and a slow-building black pepper keeping things interesting right to the nub. Cigar Aficionado agreed, handing it a 93-point rating and a spot on their Top 25 Cigars of the Year list. If you've been looking for a reliable, flavor-forward smoke with serious heritage behind it, add a box to your humidor today.
