H. Upmann
The Banker
H. Upmann The Banker is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 48 to 7 × 56.
- Maker
- H. Upmann
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera de García
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 48 to 7 × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsH. Upmann The Banker uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does H. Upmann The Banker taste like?
H. Upmann The Banker uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is H. Upmann The Banker?
H. Upmann The Banker is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is H. Upmann The Banker good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is H. Upmann The Banker made?
H. Upmann The Banker is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de García, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does H. Upmann The Banker use?
H. Upmann The Banker uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does H. Upmann The Banker come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Currency (5½ × 48), Annuity (6 × 52), Annuity (6 × 52) and Arbitrage (7 × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke H. Upmann The Banker?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with H. Upmann The Banker?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to H. Upmann The Banker?
Cigars with a similar build include VegaFina Nicaragua, Montecristo Epic and La Galera Habano. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.