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H. Upmann The Banker Annuity vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

How do H. Upmann The Banker Annuity 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 The Banker Annuity 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
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Dominican
Vitola
Toro
Figurado
Size
6 in × 52
6.5 in × 64
Rating
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96/100 · 2016
Flavor
CedarPepperEarthLeatherCocoa
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 The Banker Annuity 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 The Banker Annuity vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull — FAQ

Is the H. Upmann The Banker Annuity 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 The Banker Annuity brings cedar and pepper, the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull cedar and cocoa.
What's the difference between the H. Upmann The Banker Annuity and the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
The H. Upmann The Banker Annuity 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 The Banker Annuity or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
H. Upmann The Banker Annuity: no published critic score yet. La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.