Altadis U.S.A. Schedules New H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader for Tax Day Release

Right around the time your tax returns are due in mid-April, Altadis U.S.A. will be releasing the H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader, a new cigar inspired by the modern world of banking.

The cigar uses an Ecuadorian wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos in the filler. The blend was created by the Grupo de Maestros of Tabacalera de García in the Dominican Republic and is offered in three sizes:

• H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader Robusto (4 1/2 x 54) — $13.49 (Box of 10, $134.90)
• H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader Toro (6 x 54) — $13.85 (Box of 10, $138.50)
• H. Upmann The Banker Daytrader Whale (6 x 60) — $14.19 (Box of 10, $141.90)

Each size comes in green, 10-count wooden boxes that are designed to look like a laptop computer.

“This introduction is part of our plan to expand The Banker line with small productions of specialty cigars from the renowned Grupo De Maestros,” said Jennifer True, senior marketing director of Altadis U.S.A. “While the world of finance may have changed over time, there’s something that has always remained consistent for H. Upmann, and that is the certainty that being true to innovation means being true to the brand’s DNA,” True said.

True said that production of the line would be ongoing but in small batches.

The H. Upmann brand has long had connections with banking, as one of its co-founders, Hermann Upmann, was a banker and merchant who founded his eponymous brand in 1844 after learning of the growing Cuban cigar industry.

The cigars will be on display this week at the Total Product Expo (TPE) trade show in Las Vegas and are scheduled to begin arriving in stores in mid-April.

Update — Shortly after this story was published, additional information was provided regarding the production of the line.

Images courtesy of Altadis U.S.A.