Cuban Cigars

STRENGTH: 4/5
FORMAT: Lonsdale
PROVENANCE: Cuba
LENGTH: 6 3/4"
RING GAUGE: 43"
ENJOYMENT TIME: 40 mins

The Cigar

Description

Bolivar "Poderosos" is the vitola that has been selected by Habanos in 2013 for sale exclusively in Belgium and Luxembourg. These "Poderosos" are manufactured with selected leaves from the Vuelta Abajo, Pinar del Rio, and comprise a special and unique production of 2,000 individually numbered boxes of 25.

The Bolivar Poderosos (which translates to “powerful” from Spanish) is an extra large figurado, measuring 7 1/8 inches long by 54 ring gauge. The vitola is known as a rodolfo in Cuban cigar factories, and it’s a rarity.

• Vitola: Rudolfo
• Ring gauge: 54
• Cigar length: 180 mm / 7.1'
• Body: Medium - Full

Originating from the town of San Juan y Martinez in the Vuelta Abajo zone, Hoyo de Monterrey traces its roots to the renowned Vegas de Primera plantation. Accessible through a gate inscribed "Hoyo de Monterrey. Jose Gener. 1960." on the main square, this plantation is situated in a low-lying position along the San Juan y Martinez river, as indicated by the term "Hoyo," meaning "hole."

Founded by Jose Gener, a Spaniard from Tarragona, in 1865, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand carries the legacy of its vega's name. The blend of Hoyo de Monterrey is known for its delicate yet aromatic profile, offering a lighter taste with remarkable elegance and complexity, making it an appealing choice for aficionados.

Length: 7"
Ring Gauge: 47
Strength: Light / Medium
Vitola: Churchill

A high quality Petit Corona, that’s for sure. This cigar rarely disappoints. 

The Ramón Allones Hermitage Cigar was released in 2017 as part of the regional edition cigars released by Habanos S.A. The Cuban cigar was exclusively launched for Russia - before being shared worldwide.

Featuring the Genios vitola - it measures 140mm by a 52-ring gauge. 

It's a great choice for experienced aficionados - as it's full of flavour and intensity. 

Sancho Panza ΟΜΗΡΟΣ Regional Edition Greece & Cyprus 

The Cigar

This Cigar is made exclusively for Greece & Cyprus. Presented in Boxes of 10k, only 5000 numbered boxes have been made. 

Length: 4 3/4 inches
Ring Gauge: 54

This Cigar is the same size as the H. Upmann Magnum 54

For those who can’t read ancient Greek, “ΟΜΗΡΟΣ” translates to Homer, a nod to the epic poet who penned The Iliad and The Odyssey, two canonic works of ancient Greek literature. It’s perhaps a bit of poetic justice that this cigar is named for a literary figure, as the Sancho Panza brand has literary roots as well. Sancho Panza is a character from the epic Spanish Cervantes novel Don Quixote. - Cigar Aficionado 

This Sancho Panza was intended for 2020, but like so many Cuban cigars, the release date was delayed. The Regional Edition was unveiled in typical celebratory fashion late last month at a lavish launch party at Nammos, a seaside venue in Limassol on the coast of Cyprus. 

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These cigars are blended in the classic light style of Hoyo de Monterrey. The tin is part of the Retro Linea from Habanos and has been inspired by pocket cigar cases that were popular during the 1970's. This case holds five Petit Coronas and is, of course, indefinitely reusable.

Length: 5 1/8"
Ring Gauge: 42
Strength: Medium

Packaging: Tin of 5
Vitola: Petit Corona

The Montecristo Open Leather Cigar Case with 3 Open Eagle Cigars combines luxurious craftsmanship with the pleasure of enjoying premium cigars. Crafted from high-quality leather, the case exudes sophistication and durability, providing a stylish and protective enclosure for your cigars.

The exterior of the case is adorned with the iconic Montecristo logo, a symbol of the brand's commitment to excellence and tradition in the world of cigars. The rich, textured leather not only adds a touch of elegance but also ensures the longevity of your cigar collection.

Inside the case, two Open Eagle cigars await, each meticulously handcrafted to meet the exacting standards of Montecristo. The Open Eagle is known for its bold flavor profile and expert construction, offering aficionados a memorable smoking experience. Whether you're a seasoned cigar enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of cigars, this set provides a delightful combination of style and substance.

This Montecristo cigar case is not merely a container; it's a statement accessory for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Ideal for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for a cigar connoisseur, the Montecristo Open Leather Cigar Case with 3 Open Eagle Cigars is a symbol of refined taste and a celebration of the artistry that goes into creating the perfect cigar-smoking experience.

Beginning in 2019 with the Romeo y Julieta Maravillas No.8 (Year of the Rat), the Cohiba Siglo de Oro is the fourth release from Habanos s.a. to commemorate a Chinese lunar New Year

The Siglo de Oro measures 4 ½” (115mm) x 54 ring gauge and is an entirely new size within the Habanos portfolio (Vitola de Galera is Exitosos or “successful” in English). Only 18,888 boxes of 18 cigars have been produced with each box housing a scannable chip secured to the inner lid allowing for instant authentication and information. Each cigar is dressed with the standard Cohiba band and a foot-band denoting the “

The Bolívar Gold Medal will be returning to La Casa del Habano (LCDH) stores around the world, but it won’t be the same Bolívar Gold Medal as before.

Habanos S.A. has announced that the Bolívar New Gold Medal will be available exclusively to LCDH stores. It’s a size known as the Partagás 15, 6 1/2 (165mm) x 48. That’s the same length as the original Gold Medal, but the ring gauge has increased from 42 ring gauge.

Like the previous Gold Medal, the cigar is covered in golden foil that begins at the top of the cigar and the Bolívar band is placed over the foil at the bottom of the foil. A red LCDH band is placed below that. It will be offered in 10-count boxes.

Name: New Gold Medal
Factory name: Partagas 15
Dimensions: 6 ½” (165mm) x 48 ring gauge
Presentation: Labelled box of 10 cigars

The latest release from Habanos to arrive in the UK is the Montecristo Wide Edmundo. It is the fourth cigar in the brand’s portfolio to bear the Edmundo name, following the launch of the original in 2004. However, uniquely among its stablemates, the Wide Edmundo is dressed with a second band bearing
its name. The Wide Edmundo is an entirely new vitola (size) within the Habanos portfolio called the Duke No.3. It measures an impressive 4 7/8” (125mm) x 54 ring gauge.. Perhaps unsurprisingly, that makes it the heaviest ring gauge in the Edmundo range.

Montecristo is the benchmark brand for many cigar smokers. Its perfectly balanced blends are all created exclusively with selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, home of the finest tobaccos in the world. All sizes are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.

Ramon Allones No.3

The Cigar

It’s been quite some time since Ramon Allones has received an addition to its standard, regular-production range. At 5 1/2 inches by 52 ring gauge, the Allones No. 3 is referred to as Noblezas. Slightly larger than a typical robusto, Allones No. 3 shares the same dimensions with Partagas Series No.1 Limited Edition 2017. Presented in boxes of 10

VITOLA: Noblezas
RING GAUGE: 52
LENGTH: 138mm 5 3/8
FLAVOUR: Full

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the La Casa del Habano franchise, and Habanos S.A. has announced an exclusive cigar for the worldwide network of Cuban cigar retailers.

The Juan Lopez Selección Especial measures 6 7/10 inches long (170mm) with a 52 ring gauge, a double robusto vitola known as the Fortunas.

The Cigar

This highly prestigious Cohiba 55 Aniversario Limited Edition 2021 upholds the grand legacy of the iconic brand, boasting the nationally-recognized Habanos label. Each cigar, expertly hand-crafted with tobacco leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region and a pigtail finish, is presented in 10-count boxes and features an unprecedented 150 mm x 57 ring gauge “Victoria” vitola, thereby creating an alluringly distinctive cigar.

The Quai D’Orsay Baalbeck – Regional Edition Lebanon – is named after the ancient Baalbeck temple complex in Lebanon and is an expression of one of the most popular lines in the Habanos offer, Quai D’Orsay. The Duke-size cigar features tobacco aged for three years in boxes of 50 for the first time. The initial idea was to produce 60,000 sticks, but with demand expected to be high, the quantity was increased to 120,000 sticks or 2,400 boxes.

Length:  5 1/2 Inches
Ring Gauge: n54
Packaging: Cabinet of 50
Only 2400 boxes made

SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LA HABANA La Cabaña Edición Regional Cuba 2019 

The H. Upmann Magnum 52 has been launched by Habanos SA in celebration of the Chinese lunar year of the tiger.

The cigars are presented in special lacquered boxes each containing 18 cigars and represent the third year in a row that a cigar has been made for this auspicious event.

Technically the Magnum 52 is a unique size within the Habanos SA portfolio, measures 5 7/8” (148mm) x 52 ring gauge. However, if it appears familiar it may be due to its similarity with the Cohiba Siglo VI, being just 2mm shorter and sharing a 52 ring gauge.

Although created for the Chinese market these cigars are available worldwide and seem sure to prove popular with cigar smokers and collectors across the globe.

Mr. Leopoldo Cintra González, Commercial Vice President, and Mr. José María López Inchaurbe, Vice President of Development at Habanos, S.A. said “We are pleased to commemorate the Chinese New Year for the third consecutive year with a vitola such as “Magnum 52′′ under the H. Upmann brand. We are convinced that Habanos aficionados will enthusiastically welcome this worldwide launch, which will be available in all markets, albeit in limited quantities as it is an exclusive production,”

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The Ramon Allones Phoenicio 40 is a cigar released to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the Phoenicio Trading, one of the biggest Habanos distributors. The cigar, presented last year at a virtual event that happened simultaneously with some tasting in some countries around the globe, was first available in a limited series of humidors.

The other item is a special guarantee seal, decorated with shiny silver foil, embossed spots, and invisible black-light ink.

These additions will be very helpful for customers interested in these releases since some Ramon Allones Phoenicio 40 Exclusivo Libano fake boxes have been already been spotted in some markets.

STRENGTH: 4/5
FORMAT: SUBLIMES
PROVENANCE: CUBA
LENGTH: 6 1/2"
RING GAUGE: 54'

New to the Habanos Portfolio this year is the Linea de Oro Range by Romeo y Julieta, which is being presented in 3 new vitolas; Dianas, Nobles & Hidalgos.

The Nobles will be presented in Boxes of 20. 

Vitola: Nobles
Ring Gauge: 56
Cigar Lenght: 135mm
Body: Medium

About the Linea De Oro Range

Romeo y Julieta, one of the oldest and most recognisable cigar brands in the world, has introduced a new line, called Línea de Oro. Originally announced in 2020 to commemorate 145 years of the iconic brand, the new line is presented in three sizes  Dianas (53⁄8” (145mm) x 52), Hidalgos (5” (125mm) x 57) and Nobles (51⁄3” (135mm) x 56) All three sizes have been blended to a medium to full taste, a step up from the famous medium bodied blend used in the classic range. The cigars are presented in stylish red lacquered boxes that carry an embossed medallion set on the lid.

Each of the 20 cigars within are dressed with a bespoke band bearing the name of the individual vitola and a unique golden foot band that have edges trimmed with holographic elements, similar to those found on

New to the Habanos Portfolio this year is the Linea de Oro Range by Romeo y Julieta, which is being presented in 3 new vitolas; Dianas, Nobles & Hidalgos.

The Hidalgos will be presented in Boxes of 20. 

Vitola: Hidalgos
Ring Gauge: 57
Cigar Length: 125mm
Body: Medium

About the Linea De Oro Range

Romeo y Julieta, one of the oldest and most recognisable cigar brands in the world, has introduced a new line, called Línea de Oro. Originally announced in 2020 to commemorate 145 years of the iconic brand, the new line is presented in three sizes  Dianas (53⁄8” (145mm) x 52), Hidalgos (5” (125mm) x 57) and Nobles (51⁄3” (135mm) x 56) All three sizes have been blended to a medium to full taste, a step up from the famous medium bodied blend used in the classic range. The cigars are presented in stylish red lacquered boxes that carry an embossed medallion set on the lid.

 Each of the 20 cigars within are dressed with a bespoke band bearing the name of the individual vitola and a unique golden foot band that have edges trimmed with holographic elements, similar to those found on

New to the Habanos Portfolio this year is the Linea de Oro Range by Romeo y Julieta, which is being presented in 3 new vitolas; Dianas, Nobles & Hidalgos.

The Dianas will be presented in Boxes of 20. 

Vitola: Diana
Ring Gauge: 52
Cigar Lenght: 145 mm / 5.7"
Body: Medium

About the Linea De Oro Range

Romeo y Julieta, one of the oldest and most recognisable cigar brands in the world, has introduced a new line, called Línea de Oro. Originally announced in 2020 to commemorate 145 years of the iconic brand, the new line is presented in three sizes  Dianas (53⁄8” (145mm) x 52), Hidalgos (5” (125mm) x 57) and Nobles (51⁄3” (135mm) x 56) All three sizes have been blended to a medium to full taste, a step up from the famous medium bodied blend used in the classic range. The cigars are presented in stylish red lacquered boxes that carry an embossed medallion set on the lid.

Each of the 20 cigars within are dressed with a bespoke band bearing the name of the individual vitola and a unique golden foot band that have edges trimmed with holographic elements, similar to those found on

El Rey Del Mundo Kon Tiki 109 ER Los Andors is a beautiful and rare cigar in limited production. Made with leaves from the Vuelta Abajo, Pinar del Rio.

The Punch Sir David, and measures 7⅛” long by 49 ring gauge. In Cuban factories, the size is known as a Paco. While it is not quite as long as a Punch Double Corona, which measures 7⅝” in length, the Punch Sir David has the same parameters as the San Cristobal de La Habana El Morro.

The Punch Sir David comes in 50-count cabinets. Only 1,200 boxes were produced, and the cigar was made exclusively for the Asia-Pacific region.

Ring gauge: 47
Length (mm): 178
Smoking time (mn): 60

San Cristobal El Prado LCDH

The Cigar 

The San Cristobal De La Habana Prado is the third cigar to be sporting the Golden band, joining the H. Upmann Connoisseur B and the Punch 48.

The prado comes in a box of ten, in the classical San Cristobal manner. It is named after one of the most famous streets in Havana.

VITOLA: Petit Piramide
RING GAUGE: 50
LENGTH: 5.1  inches - 127 mm
FLAVOUR: Medium

H.Upmann Connossieur No.2

The Cigar:

H. Upmann Regalias

The H. Upmann Regalias is the third of four planned releases that will comprise the new Linea Retro from Habanos and, as it has been made with H. Upmann’s signature light-to-medium blend, it is the lightest in the series to date.

All four releases are Mareva size cigars (5 1/8” x 42) presented in retro tins of five, in a style fashionable during the 1970s.

Each pack is subtly different and the H. Upmann Regalias tin has a removable top, a yellow interior and a curved edge reminiscent of  a hipflask.

Until its discontinuation in 2002, the H. Upmann Regalias was a machine-made cigar not found in the UK. However, it has since been reintroduced as a long-filler handmade cigar and is available for the first time in Britain in this new presentation. It is expected that labelled boxes of 25 cigars will be available in the near future.

Romeo y Julieta Maravilla - Year of the Rat 2020

Romeo y Julieta has released a special one-off cigar to celebrate the 2020 Chinese New Year/Spring Festival.

Themed to honour the incoming Year of the Rat, eight Maravillas 8 cigars are presented in a bespoke red lacquered box. Each cigar dressed is with a classic Romeo y Julieta band as well as an additional foot band.  A branded red velvet sleeve completes the presentation.

Each cigar measures 6 1/8” (155mm) x 55 ring gauge and is referred to as a Maravillas No.3 in the factories of Cuba, sharing its dimensions with the extremely popular Montecristo 520 (2012 Edición Limitada).

As the number eight is considered an auspicious or ‘lucky’ number in Chinese culture, the Romeo y Julieta Maravilla 8 is sure to appeal directly to cigar enthusiasts from this part of the world, as well as collectors globally.

The cigar is a Maravilla No.3 vitola, the same as the Montecristo 520 2012 Limited Edition cigar, and are adorned with a second band on the foot featuring an image of a rat. A large vitola, this provides a long, enjoyable smoke.

The cigar was launched at two separate events at The Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong on 13th & 14th November and is now available worldwide. However, quantities are very limited and initial demand has been high so they may not be found on the shelves of UK cigar merchants for very long.

With Romeo y Julieta's balanced and aromatic blend of selected filler and binder leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone, the brand is the classic medium bodied Habano. The Maravilla has great complexity to the flavour producing a beautiful white smoke. The wrappers used are stunning, and silky smooth, and the strength builds to medium full in the last third.

Length: 6 1/8" 
Ring Gauge: 55
Strength: Medium 
Vitola: Maravillas No. 3 

Hoyo De Monterrey Double Coronas

The Cigar:

A mighty cigar with a surprisingly subtle and creamy flavour. It rocketed to stardom when the second issue of Cigar Aficionado rated a late ‘80s example 99 out of 100. Still a cigar to be reckoned with.

Hoyo Double Corona Gran Reserva 2019, part of just 5,000 boxes produced. Aged for 3 years has allowed the tobacco to build in body and flavour.

Romeo y Julieta Panetelas 

The Romeo y Julieta Panetela is now a discontinued cigar, but we have stocked up these boxes dating back to 1991. Very few can be found around these days. 

The cigar is mild in strength and has the typical flavours of a Romeo y Julieta Cigar.

This cigar comes in Boxes of 25's with each cigar wrapped in cellophane.

Ring Gauge: 35
Factory Name: Sports
Strength: Light

Characteristics of Romeo y Julieta Cigars
Robust and complex flavours, every kind of flavours imaginable, floral, nutty, herbal, tangy, fruity, woody, beans (cocoa, coffee, vanilla), are present. The hallmark unmistakable 'Romeo' style taste is the none of these flavours stands out in particular. 

Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos LCDH was selected by Habanos S.A. to be commercialised in 2018 through the La Casa Del Habano. An exquisite cigar from Pinar del Rio

This cigar is made exclusively for La Casa Del Habano Stores. Announced at the 2019 Habanos Festival, the San Cristobal 20th Anniversary Humidor marks two decades of the San Cristobal brand, which compared to the other brands is still young. 

The 20 Aniversario measures 6 3/8 inches by 52 ring gauge and comes in a treasure chest box which holds 20 cigars. 

Length: 6 3/8” 
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: Light to Medium