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H. Upmann Taco Imperialés
By Gregory Mottola, posted Tuesday, May 08, 2007
The H. Upmann Tacos Imperialés is the cigar found in one
of the most recent limited-edition humidors released by
Habanos S.A. The beautifully crafted box, called the
H. Upmann Ancient Humidor, honors the history of German
banker and cigar connoisseur Herman Upmann, who moved
to Havana in 1844 and established dual professions as both
banker and cigarmaker. The humidor's design is modeled
after an antique humidor owned by famous cigar collector
Valerio Cornale. Made by Cuban artisan Ernesto Aguilera
Reina, the humidor exhibits intricate inlays made from
mahogany and cedar.
Like most cigars that come in limited-edition humidors,
the Taco Imperialés is a special size not found in the normal
factory portfolio. It measures 6 1/2 inches by 49 ring. Each
humidor holds 50 cigars. Only 200 humidors were produced.
According to Habanos, all the tobacco used to make this
cigar come from Cuba’s Vuelto Abajo growing region.
For a First Taste of the Taco Imperialés, see the April 24 issue of Cigar Insider. Back to Web Exclusive Articles
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