Altadis U.S.A. announced today that the H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez like would be adding an extension: Finca La Lilia 2009. This new blend uses tobacco from the La Lilia farm, named after the grandmother of AJ Fernandez. The crop used was planted in 2009.
The success of the H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez line has prompted AJ Fernandez to offer a Belicoso box press size, expanding the portfolio on this medium-to-full-bodied cigar with complex flavors and rich aromas.
Altadis U.S.A. celebrates H. Upmann’s 180th anniversary with a limited edition cigar and humidor, set to unveil at the PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas.
The first thing we were shown at the Altadis booth was the new addition to the Montecristo Espada, the Espada Estoque.
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·We are pleased to present our 2nd annual Blind Man’s Puff Top 25 Cigars of the Year.
Altadis U.S.A. will be shipping the new H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros starting next month, to selected retailers. It is being released in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of the H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros was envisioned and blended by Rafael Nodal as a unique and bold Connecticut cigar.
Altadis U.S.A. has announced a new cigar in the H. Upmann The Banker line that hasn't seen an update in a few years. H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader was inspired by the modern world of banking. The cigar is scheduled to hit shelves on Tax Day, the brand is coining the collection of three vitolas as “a new money release.”
"This was a cigar of interesting finishes. From the onset, the primary flavor was espresso, and remained so throughout. What changed was the nature of the finishing flavors and the accompanying strength. Initially creamy, the finish transitioned to peat and finally to salted caramel. I thoroughly enjoyed the transitions and I think most smokers would as well. I would gladly smoke this again!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)
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·Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our top 25. Order mattered on their votes as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man's Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.
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