I found H. Upmann Hispaniola By Jose Mendez Cigars to be very similar in quality and taste to their famous Cuban counterparts. It’s said that this blend contains premium tobaccos from several different farms and regions in the Dominican Republic, covered by an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper leaf. The wrapper displayed tight seams and a nice oily patina on all three vitolas in the brand lineup. These deeply aged tobaccos provide a hearty, yet exceptionally smooth smoke that was oozing with compelling notes of roasted nuts, cocoa, cedar, and just the right touches of zesty spice. Jose Mendez really shows off his unrivaled blending skills by providing an H. Upmann blend that’s rich, delicious, and unlike any other.
