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H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

How do H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bullstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Ecuador Corojo
Binder
Nicaraguan
Dominican
Filler
Dominican
Dominican
Vitola
Robusto
Figurado
Size
5 in × 50
6.5 in × 64
Rating
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96/100 · 2016
Flavor
CedarEarthPepperRoasted nutsLeather
CedarCocoaBlack pepperLeatherSweet cream

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull carries the published pedigree (96 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto if

earthy notes appeal to you.

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Choose La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull →

H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull — FAQ

Is the H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto brings cedar and earth, the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull cedar and cocoa.
What's the difference between the H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto and the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
The H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Habano wrapper; the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Corojo wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto: no published critic score yet. La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.