When August and Hermann Upmann opened their Havana factory in 1844, they set a standard for Cuban-heritage craftsmanship that has outlasted revolutions, embargoes, and a century and a half of shifting tastes. The 1844 Reserve is the modern expression of that legacy — H. Upmann’s flagship blend reimagined and re-blended for today’s aficionado, while staying true to the Cuban-inspired character that made the Upmann name one of the most enduring in the premium cigar world.

Rolled at Tabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic — one of the most respected factories in the industry — the 1844 Reserve pairs an oily Ecuadorian Cubano wrapper with a spicy Nicaraguan binder and carefully aged Dominican long-fillers. The result is a medium-to-full-bodied smoke with genuine old-world character — cedar and toasted nuts leading the way, followed by earth, minerals, honey sweetness, and a slow-building black pepper that keeps the profile interesting right to the nub. In 2012, Cigar Aficionado awarded it 93 points and a Top 25 Cigar of the Year placement, confirming what H. Upmann loyalists had always known — that the 1844 Reserve delivers more complexity and refinement than its accessible price point suggests, and that 178 years of cigar-making heritage is evident in every draw.

Why You’ll Love It

Cuban Heritage, Dominican Craftsmanship: Rolled at Tabacalera de Garcia — a factory synonymous with Dominican excellence — the 1844 Reserve honors the Upmann brothers’ Cuban-heritage legacy through a blend that captures old-world character in a modern, consistently produced format.

93 Points and Top 25: Cigar Aficionado’s 2012 recognition placed the 1844 Reserve among the finest cigars of its year at a price point that makes daily rotation genuinely accessible — one of the best value propositions in the H. Upmann portfolio and in medium-bodied Dominican production generally.

The Everyday Upmann: Richer and fuller than the traditional H. Upmann line, the 1844 Reserve is the blend that gives longtime fans of the brand a more complex, more engaging daily option without requiring the investment of the premium anniversary releases.