H.Upmann Magnum 54 (Box of 10 Cigars)

• Length: 121mm
• Gauge: 54
• Vitola: Magnum 54
• Box of 10 Loose Cigars
• Cuban
• Strength: Mild to Medium

H. Upmann is one of those names that carries proper weight behind it, and not just because it’s been around since 1844. Hermann Upmann — banker by trade, cigar man by instinct — built the brand with a level of care that’s still felt today. He wasn’t chasing trends or gimmicks; he was shipping quality Havana cigars across the world when most were still figuring out how to pack them properly. That foundation stuck, and even after all the upheaval Cuba’s seen, the name’s still here — not by luck, but because the cigars have always been right.

Now, a box of Magnum 54s is where things start to get interesting. A single is one thing — very nice, no complaints — but a full box gives you the chance to see what these cigars really do over time. They settle, they round out, and they develop a bit more depth if you’ve got the patience to leave them be for a while. And if you haven’t… well, they’re still a cracking smoke straight off the bat.

The slightly thicker ring gauge works in its favour. It opens the blend up just enough to give you a fuller, creamier delivery without losing that signature Upmann balance. First light brings that familiar cedar and soft toast, then it starts to build — a bit of honeyed sweetness, a touch of nuts, and just enough earth underneath to keep everything steady. Nothing sticks out awkwardly, nothing rushes ahead — it all moves together, nice and easy.

Strength is a comfortable medium, which is exactly where this sort of cigar should sit. It’s got enough body to keep you interested, but it never turns heavy or demanding. You can sit with it, take your time, and enjoy it for what it is — a well-made Cuban that knows its job.

Construction across a box is typically very consistent too — firm without being tight, a clean draw, and an even burn that doesn’t need babysitting. That’s part of the appeal here: reliability. When you open a box like this, you know what you’re getting.

And really, that’s what H. Upmann has always been about — cigars that are made properly, smoke properly, and age properly. No drama needed.