In 1844, Herman and August Upmann didn’t just open a cigar factory in Havana — they opened a bank. The H. Upmann brand was born from that dual identity, and its most prestigious clients received something the general public never could: a private reserve blend, rolled exclusively for the bank’s most valued depositors and locked away from the open market. The Banker is that legend reimagined — a modern tribute to the private reserve that made H. Upmann synonymous with luxury, discretion, and the finest tobacco Havana had to offer.

Crafted for General Cigar by a team that drew directly from the Upmann brothers’ original 1844 blueprint, The Banker pairs a dark, rich Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with vintage long-fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic — a two-nation filler blend that delivers a medium-bodied, creamy profile with the kind of earthy complexity and subtle spiciness that the Upmann name has always stood for. Cigar Aficionado rated it 91 points, noting the “wheaty and raisin-like aromas coming off the cold bouquet of the foot, with cedary, herbal notes that evolve into a coffee finish” — a flavor signature that feels as historically rooted as the brand itself. A Cuban-inspired masterpiece built for the modern humidor.

Why You’ll Love It

A Legend Unlocked: The original Banker blend was never available to the public — reserved exclusively for the Upmann brothers’ most valued banking clients in 1844 Havana. The modern Banker brings that exclusive legacy to every aficionado willing to seek it out.

Two Nations, One Vision: The blend of vintage Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers under an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper reflects the global reach of the Upmann legacy — drawing from the finest tobacco-growing regions outside Cuba to honor a blend that was born in the heart of Havana.

91 Points of Historical Depth: Cigar Aficionado’s recognition captures the Banker’s most distinctive quality — a cold bouquet of wheat and raisin that evolves into cedar, herbs, and coffee, a flavor arc as layered and sophisticated as the banking dynasty that inspired it.