H Upmann by AJ Fernandez Cigars

H UPMANN BY AJ FERNANDEZ

H Upmann by AJ Fernandez

H UPMANN BY AJ FERNANDEZ

COUNTRY:
Nicaragua
WRAPPER:
Ecuador Sumatra
BINDER:
Nicaragua
FILLER:
Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
STRENGTH:
Medium to Full
RATING:
97.333333333333 % of 100
Blended with AJ Fernandez for Altadis and rolled at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, H Upmann by AJ Fernandez gave the long-running H. Upmann name a more robust Nicaraguan expression without losing balance. The regular-production line uses an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over a Corojo 99 binder and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, including Criollo 98 and Piloto Cubano tobacco.

That composition sets the tone for the collection as a whole: medium to full-bodied, firm in structure, and more concentrated than many traditional H. Upmann releases, while still showing a measured profile rather than brute strength. Across the line, smokers can expect a combination of earth, cedar, pepper, nuts, and a touch of sweetness, with AJ Fernandez’s blending style bringing added depth and spice to a brand more often associated with a gentler Dominican profile.

The line also carries useful historical weight within the modern H. Upmann portfolio. Its release marked a notable collaboration between Altadis and one of Nicaragua’s most influential contemporary cigar makers, and it helped reposition the brand for smokers looking for fuller flavor. Cigar Aficionado rated the H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez Toro Tubo 90 points in 2019, recognition that reflected the line’s successful balance of heritage, Nicaraguan intensity, and everyday consistency.
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