H. Upmann 1844 Classic Toro

The H. Upmann 1844 Classic Toro is a premium handmade cigar created for adult cigar smokers who enjoy the smoothness of a Connecticut Shade wrapper but want more flavour and body than a traditionally mild Connecticut cigar.

Measuring 6 inches with a 54 ring gauge, the Toro provides a substantial yet balanced format for a relaxed smoking session. Its wider ring gauge allows the Honduran tobacco core to develop alongside the lighter Ecuadorian wrapper, creating a smooth profile with enough depth to remain interesting throughout the smoke.

The blend features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, Honduran binder, and Honduran filler. Altadis describes the 1844 Classic as medium-bodied, specifically highlighting flavours of toasted almonds, cocoa, and subtle spice.

The Honduran filler includes Cuban-seed tobacco grown in the Santa Rosa de Copán region, while the light Connecticut-seed wrapper is grown in Ecuador. The blend was designed to offer more complexity than many traditional shade-wrapper cigars while maintaining an approachable character.

Expect a profile centred around toasted almonds, cocoa, cream, cedar, nuts, gentle pepper, light sweetness, and subtle spice. Its balance makes it suitable for both experienced cigar smokers looking for a smoother session and smokers progressing into medium-bodied premium cigars.

Key Features

• Premium H. Upmann 1844 Classic cigar
• Vitola: Toro
• Size: 6 x 54
• Length: 6 inches
• Ring Gauge: 54
• Country of Origin: Honduras
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
• Binder: Honduran
• Filler: Honduran
• Medium-bodied strength
• Smooth Connecticut-style character with added complexity
• Notes of toasted almonds, cocoa, cream, cedar, and subtle spice

Why Choose This Cigar?

The H. Upmann 1844 Classic Toro is designed for smokers who like the smooth character of Connecticut Shade tobacco but do not want an overly mild or one-dimensional cigar.

The Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper provides a refined, creamy character, while the Honduran binder and filler add body, nuts, cocoa, and spice. Altadis specifically positions the blend as a shade-wrapper cigar with elevated complexity and medium-bodied strength.

The 6 x 54 Toro format offers enough size for gradual flavour development while remaining manageable for a relaxed premium cigar session.

For customers looking for a smooth cigar with toasted almond, cocoa, cream, cedar, and subtle spice rather than heavy pepper or Maduro sweetness, the H. Upmann 1844 Classic Toro is a strong option.

Storage Guidance

Store the cigar in a properly maintained humidor to protect its wrapper, construction, aroma, and flavour.

Keep it away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, dry air, and strong surrounding odours. Recently transported cigars should be allowed to rest under stable humidor conditions before smoking