Cigar News: Altadis USA Releases H. Upmann Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez Tins

Cigar News: Altadis USA Releases H. Upmann Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez Tins

Cigar News: Altadis USA Releases H. Upmann Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez Tins Altadis U.S.A. has expanded the H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez line with a new format, a 38 X 4 handmade cigarillo in a 6- count tin. H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez was originally launched in 2017, this new version will ship mid June 2019. This new vitola is named “Papi” which is a term of endearment and a favorite of master blender A.J. Fernandez, for those close to him.

Unlike many cigarillo versions of cigars, the The H. Upmann Papi is a handmade, premium cigar still rolled at Tabacalera Fernandez factory in Estelí, . It uses the same blend as the original including an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Nicaraguan Corojo 99 binder, and Nicaraguan Criollo 98/Dominican Piloto Cubano fillers.

“We felt strongly that A.J. Fernandez could create a small 38 X 4 sized vitola, that would fill that need for those adult consumers looking for a premium short smoke,” says H. Upmann brand manager Candela Diaz. “The H. Upmann Nicaraguan Papi is a masterpiece blend, which will be housed in an attractive and convenient, easy to carry decorative tin.”

Each tin will contain six Papi’s with an MSRP of $23.10 for the tin ($3.85 single).

Cigar News: Altadis USA Releases H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez Tins