A Cuban cigar brand name that is shared by two organizations, the H. Upmann brand is one of the most sought after popular Cuban cigars around. One organization is located in Cuba and the other in the Dominican. However, don’t be confused because the only thing they have in common is the name. The H. Upmann from Cuba is one of the best cigars you can smoke.

Starter by two brothers who moved from Europe to Havana, the H.Upmann brand is shrouded by various stories on how it began. Almost like the Cohiba brand, their is definitely some mystery behind this one. After all, it is one of the top selling Cuban cigar brands of all time. Trailing only the Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo Y Julieta and Partagas. It doesn’t matter to me how it began, I’m just glad that it did.

The mystery behind the origin might be a good marketing tactic to utilize it’s promotion, but it is the great taste and very unique I might add that has established into a Cuban cigar powerhouse. Overall taste or the range of cigars that are produced by this brand has soft to medium flavor. Since they produce so many different types of cigars, you can find hand rolled (Which real Cuban cigar smokers prefer) and machine rolled mini cigars too.

Because of the trade embargo that exists between Cuba and the United States, most people who live in the United States are never able to experience a true H. Upmann cigar. It is interesting to note, however, that there are some rumors that John Kennedy had his press secretary order him a large supply of H. Upmann cigars on the night before the trade embargo went into effect. This shows you the popularity of this particular cigar and if you ever have the opportunity to try one for yourself, you would no doubt agree that it is one of the better smokes that are available.

Again, this is one those prestigious Cuban cigar brand that has it’s own strong following. People love the H. Upmann cigars and the people who do are mostly famous. The fans of this brand range from politicians, celebrities and people who hang out with them. The H. Upmann brand, especially over the years, have carved it’s very own niche and rightfully so. The Cuban cigars produced by this brand are exquisite.

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