Wholesale H. Upmann cigars - distributed by MDC.

H. Upmann is one of the oldest names in cigars, founded in Havana in 1844 by a banker who loved them enough to build a business around them. MDC stocks today's Dominican-made classics alongside the newer Nicaraguan blends made with AJ Fernandez.

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Years in H. Upmann Rotation

14+

14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment

MDC + H. Upmann

Why MDC stocks H. Upmann

Name recognition matters at the point of sale, and H. Upmann has more of it than almost any brand on the shelf. Guests who only know a handful of cigar names usually know this one. The 1844 lines give a program a classic, approachable core, The Banker plays on the brand's real banking history, and the AJ Fernandez blends bring modern Nicaraguan fullness to smokers who want more power under a familiar band.

MDC carries 44 active H. Upmann SKUs across its lines - Classic, Reserve, and Añejo tiers of the 1844 series, the Vintage Cameroon, The Banker, and the AJ Fernandez and Nicaragua Heritage blends. That's enough depth to run H. Upmann as a full section rather than a single facing, and your rep will build the mix that fits your crowd.

“H. Upmann is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
- Peter Roth, Founder, MDC - 14 years distributing H. Upmann

Core Line-up

H. Upmann blends MDC distributes

Not every SKU in the H. Upmann catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.

01 Core Line

H. Upmann 1844 Reserve

The core classic - smooth, balanced, and easy to recommend. The natural anchor of an Upmann section.

02 Core Line

H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez

The modern Nicaraguan take, blended with AJ Fernandez. Fuller and richer than the classic lines.

03 Core Line

H. Upmann Nicaragua Heritage

A second AJ Fernandez collaboration with a rounded medium-to-full profile. Strong repeat seller.

04 Core Line

H. Upmann The Banker

Named for the brand's 1844 banking roots, with vitolas like Annuity and Currency. A great story to sell.

05 Core Line

H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon

Cameroon-wrapped and mellow-to-medium. Covers the lighter end of the display.

Venue Fit

Which venues stock H. Upmann

The portfolio splits neatly down the middle: the Dominican classics (1844, Vintage Cameroon) are mild-to-medium crowd-pleasers built for hotel bars, golf shops, and liquor stores, while the AJ Fernandez-made Nicaraguan lines carry the body that steakhouse and lounge guests ask for after dinner. Casino bars get the best of both - a legacy name that new smokers trust and fuller blends for the regulars. Few brands cover that whole spread with one band on the shelf.

The retail margin math for H. Upmann

MDC's active H. Upmann SKUs run roughly $54-$579 per box wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. The everyday lines sit at the accessible end of that range, which keeps single-stick pricing friendly while the premium tiers hold down the top shelf. Your rep quotes real account numbers up front.

How to build a H. Upmann program with MDC

The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a H. Upmann program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.

Because H. Upmann is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.

Related wholesale brands + programs

Other brands frequently paired with H. Upmann in MDC programs: Montecristo , Romeo Y Julieta , Aj Fernandez , La Aurora . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.

Wholesale FAQ

Buying H. Upmann wholesale - common questions.

Who is the wholesale distributor for H. Upmann cigars?

MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes H. Upmann to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. H. Upmann has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.

How do I buy H. Upmann cigars wholesale?

Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with H. Upmann SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.

How much do H. Upmann cigars cost wholesale?

Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact H. Upmann pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.

Can I return H. Upmann cigars that don't sell?

Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a H. Upmann SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.

Ready to Stock H. Upmann?

Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where H. Upmann fits in your rotation.

Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a H. Upmann program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.

Cost of Waiting

Every month without H. Upmann on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.