Altadis U.S.A. Adding H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut
The Grupo de Maestros are putting their signatures on another brand.
At this week’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. will unveil the H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut. While the Grupo de Maestros—a name given to various heads of production within Imperial Brands plc’s premium cigar operations—technically are responsible for most H. Upmanns blend sold in the U.S., this time the group’s name will go on a cigar. Previously the Grupo de Maestros moniker has only appeared Montecristo releases.
News of the release was first reported by Cigar Aficionado. An email sent to an Altadis U.S.A. spokesperson was not returned.
The new cigar uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Of note, the cigars feature a maduro cap.
It’s offered in four sizes.
- H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut Robusto (5 x 52) — $8.35
- H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut Toro (6 x 50) — $8.60
- H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut Belicoso (6 1/8 x 52) — $8.80
- H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros Connecticut Churchill (6 3/4 x 48) — $8.95
The 2018 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show begins July 13 in Las Vegas.
Charlie Minato
I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. In addition, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel. I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.
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