H. Upmann Daytrader Cigar Review: Packed with Flavor and Spice.
H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader Cigar Review… featured in The Blaze Report.
Brand Profile:
Inspired by the modern world of banking, the makers of the popular H.Upmann the Banker are inviting adult premium cigar smokers to think outside the vault with H. Upmann the Banker Daytrader. A cigar that stays true to the innovative spirit of the H.Upmann brand which was started by German bankers turned cigar makers in 1844. These cigars boast a silky Ecuadorian wrapper around a Nicaraguan binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan filler.
Vitola (Size):
6” x 54
Wrapper:
Ecuadorian
Binder:
Nicaraguan
Filler:
Dominican Republic and Nicaraguan
H. Upmann Banker Day Trader Cigar
https://www.altadisusa.com/cigars/h-upmann/h-upmann-the-banker-daytrader
Pairs Perfectly With:
woodford reserve 2025 kentucky derby 151 bottle.
Woodford Reserve®, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2025 commemorative Derby bottle. This year’s special release celebrates the 151th running of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. This year’s bottle features the artwork of artist Humberto Lahera, known for his photorealistic paintings that blend classical techniques with contemporary influences. His painting, “Carrera Dinamica,” which translates to “Dynamic Race”, captures the energy of the Kentucky Derby with vivid colors, expressive brushstrokes and fluid motion, reflecting the spirit of the race. Woodford Reserve makes the perfect craft cocktails, including the classic Mint Julep and the Woodford Spire, featured at Churchill Downs on race day. Crafted Carefully. Drink Responsibly.
Photo and Review credits: M. “Joe” Gooch
The Blaze Report:
Appearance:
A large cigar that had a menacing appearance with a dark oily wrapper. Somewhat solid to the touch this earthy stick smells great. A pre-light smell was enough to engage the senses for some time before lighting: rich cocoa, fermented tobacco and deep hay like notes.
This cigar had a nice lite oily two tone brown wrapper with a subtle earthy but rich pre-light smell. Solid to the touch this earthy stick smells great. The foot has much more rich notes of light cocoa hay like notes as well.
1st Third:
A very slight resistance on the draw and right away the cigar provided a huge aroma that filled the room with very rich tobacco notes and some earthy bean like tones. A nice spiciness through the nose along with a creamy texture on the palate.
2nd Third:
Once lit, a rich aroma immediately filled the air with subtle spices, cocoa powder and earthy tobacco notes. Some white peppery spic quickly developed especially when retro-haling the smoke through the nose. Great full flavored smoke through to the palate and nose. Nice slow and even burn producing a dense gray ash.
Final 3rd:
Comfortably into the 3rd the cigar had an incredibly smooth draw and easily provided a lot of smoke to the palate. The cigar could be left unattended and you could easily pick it back up without relighting. The aroma and flavor continued to develop with some hints of wood and earthiness.
Making the Grade
Final Thoughts:
The burn was slow and even while the cigar continued to gain body strength as it was smoked with a long and full flavored finish. It had a great rich aroma from beginning to the end. An extremely well made cigar that is sure to leave a lasting impression. It offered a lot of well-developed flavor with upfront characters and a medium body and flavors.
- Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
- Does it have complexity? Yes
- Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
- Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes
- Did the flavors match the description? Yes
- Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
- Did the strength match the description? Yes
- How consistent was the strength level? Very Smooth and Rich Notes
- Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
- What makes this cigar different or special? Rich Aroma and Flavors
Final Grade
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