Cuban Cigars

Diplomaticos Grandes ER Alemania 2021 (Germany)

The Cigar

The Diplomáticos Grandes is a cigar made exclusively for the German market—Alemania is the Spanish name for Germany—and the 7 9/16 (192mm) x 40 vitola is known as a Laguito Especial, a size that is perhaps best known for being the same vitola as the legendary Trinidad Fundadores.

The H. Upmann Super Magnum Colección Habanos 2020 Book is the latest addition to the ultra successful book series known as Colección Habanos. That is, book humidors filled with a unique blend and shape of a cigar.

For this particular issue, Habanos chose a very popular marca: H. Upmann. The format, just like with most of Habanos books, is very impressive. Coming in at 56 ring-gauge by 180mm in length, this Cuban Cigar is set to become an instant sensation across collectors markets worldwide.

The H. Upmann Super Magnum comes packed in the traditional book humidor with 20 Super Magnum cigars inside.

Incredibly limited in quantities, these are not to be missed!

The H. Upmann Noellas Cigar was created for those devoted to the H.Upmann Cigars brand - who want to take a trip back in time with these Cuban cigars, which are presented in a glass jar from the 80s.

It features a Cosacos vitola - measuring 135mm by a 42 ring gauge. It's filled with the finest leaves from Vuelta Abajo in Cuba.

It provides a light-medium smoke - with flavours typical of H. Upmann. 

Montecristo Edmundo Reserva Cosecha 2018

The Montecristo Edmundo Reserva was originally intended as a 2022 release and is the nineth Reserva release, since the launch of the series in 2003 with the Cohiba Reserva Selección. It is also the second time that Montecristo has been selected to create a Reserva, following the Montecristo No.4 in 2007.

These rare cigars are presented in numbered luxury boîte nature boxes containing twenty cigars and each one is decorated with a second silver and black Reserva band. Just 5,000 numbered boxes (100,000 cigars) have been produced for the worldwide market and all the tobaccos used in their creation has been aged in bales for three years prior to rolling. In this instance, the Montecristo Edmundo Reserva has been made exclusively using tobacco from the 2018 harvest (cosecha).

The Edmundo Reserva has been blended to the classic medium to full bodied Montecristo taste that many people consider the benchmark against which all other Havanas are measured. Established in 1935, today Montecristo is the world’s most popular Habanos brand and, in the UK, the Montecristo No.4 is one of the bestselling Havana cigars.

The original Edmundo - 5 1/3” (135mm) x 52 ring gauge - was released in 2004 and has since been joined by the Petit Edmundo (2006), Double Edmundo (2013) and Wide Edmundo (2021). In 2010 the Montecristo Edición Limitada (a Cañonazo size) was named the Grand Edmundo. 

The name Edmundo is inspired by Edmundo Dantes, the eponymous hero of Alexandre Dumas’s novel, The Count of Montecristo “All Montecristo are ‘tripa larga, totalmente a mano’ – long filler, totally handmade and use only the finest leaves from the Vuelta Abajo zone in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. The finest tobacco in the world.”

Montecristo Brillantes have been created by Habanos.sa in celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon. They are presented in stylish red lacquered boxes containing 18 cigars. Each box is numbered and only 18,888 boxes made for global distribution.

These rare cigars are sure to become collectors’ items but if enjoyed now, the cigar smoker can expect rich aromas with the spice and ‘tang’ that has made Montecristo’s medium to full bodied blend the benchmark for many aficionados.

The cigar is a unique size within the Habanos portfolio and known as ‘Venerables’ in the factories of Cuba. They measure 5” (128mm) x 53 ring gauge and are dressed with a standard Montecristo band and a specially designed red foot-band bearing a dragon emblem and the legend “Year of the Dragon”. 

This is the fifth release dedicated to celebrating the lunar New Year following the Romeo y Julieta Maravilla 8 (2019), Hoyo de Monterrey Primaveras (2020), H. Upmann Magnum 52 (2021) and the Cohiba Siglo de Oro (2022).

The Trinidad Cabildos EL 2024 is 6 1/8 by 46 ring gauge. The name Cabildos, which translates from the Spanish as “town councils,” refers to social associations during Cuba’s colonial times, according to Habanos. 

As part of the celebrations, the Trinidad Cabildos will make its world premiere at the Gala dinner on the 22^nd June 2024 in a very special Premier Pack that have been made exclusively for HWD and the UK market

This is the second premier pack that habanos has ever produced. Only 10,000 numbered premier packs have been made. Each Premier Pack will contain 5 Cabildos., and will be sale exclusively in the United Kingdom. It is expected that boxes of 12 Cabildos will go on general worldwide sale in around six months’ time. 

The Trinidad Cabildos is the fourth Edition Limited from the brand, following the Ingenios (2007), Short Robusto T (2010) and Topes (2016). 

Commercial Name: Cabildos
Factory Name: Ilustres
Dimensions: 6 3/8" (162mm) x 46 Ring Gauge 
Flavour Category: Medium 

Quai d’Orsay was established in 1974 for the French market. The brand takes its name from the avenue in Paris beside the river Seine that used to be home to the headquarters of SEITA, the then state- owned tobacco importer for France who with Cubatabaco (now Habanos s.a.), joined forces to produce an elegant Cuban brand with a certain je ne sais quoi.

In 2017 the brand received a make-over and two new modern sizes were introduced (No. 50 & No. 54) to join the one remaining surviving vitola (Coronas Claro). Since  then the brand has gone from strength to strength with Quai d’Orsay selected by Habanos s.a.to join the Habanos Limited Edition family in 2019 (Senadores) and by numerous Habanos Distributors around the world to represent their market as a Habanos Regional Edition.

The No.52 is a new vitola within the standard Habanos portfolio and like its two counterparts, is named after the ring gauge it boasts. It is perhaps closest in size to the Montecristo Double Edmundo, sharing its length but with a two-point wider girth.

Classified as light bodied, this is a delicate, well- balanced and thoroughly modern Habanos.

Partagas Culebras 2000

Construction: Machine Made
39 × 146mm (5¾″)

The Por Larranaga Leones is the newest Regional Edition for Spain in 2023. It has been release into the spanish market in September 2023.

The Por Larrañaga Leones is a 42 Ring Gauge x 155mm long cigar that will come in boxes of 10. Only 50000 boxes have been released. Like every other Por Larrañaga, it comes with an immaculate golden band.

The Diplomaticos Leal is the latest Regional Edition Cigar to be manufactured exclusively for the Cuban market, and is the seventh regional edition for the Cuban Market

Originally intended as a 2021 release, the Diplomaticos Leal finally made its debut in early 2024 at the Habanos Cigar Festival. 

Each 10-count dress box echoes the esteemed Diplomaticos Excelencia, Cuba’s 2015 Regional Edition. Despite a pandemic-induced delay, the Leal honors the late Cuban historian Eusebio Leal Spengler.

Ring Gauge: 54
Length: 140mm
Vitola: Duke

The Partagas Culebras Cigar LCDH is a completely unique cuban cigar produced exclusively for Habanos as part of their La Casa Del Habano Editions. It comes in a twisted shape – making it a peculiar looking smoke.

Culebras is the Spanish word for snake – looking at the appearance of this smoke, the name is fitting! The story goes that they formed this shape to prevent employees from selling to the black market – however, this is hearsay! We’ll never know the true story behind this shape, it makes a great story to tell the friends your smoking with nonetheless.

Generally free of combustion or draw issues, this cigar will provide a smooth, full-flavoured smoke. 

Introducing the Romeo y Julieta Cupidos, a special production Habano reserved for exclusive distribution through Havana Cigar Specialist networks and La Casa del Habano franchises worldwide.

The size known as a Verona in the factories of Cuba is an entirely new vitola within the Habanos portfolio with the factory name a nod to the location of Shakespeare’s play about two star-crossed lovers.

Presented in stylish lacquered boxes, the cigars are long-filler handmade using tobacco harvested from Vuelta Abajo in the Pinar Del Rio region of Cuba. They are blended to match the subtle, rounded, medium bodied aromas that has made Romeo y Julieta one of the world’s most accessible and loved cigar brands.

Ring Gauge: 55
Length: 5 7/8 inches 
Vitola: Verona

The Diplomaticos Leal is the latest Regional Edition Cigar to be manufactured exclusively for the Cuban market, and is the seventh regional edition for the Cuban Market

Originally intended as a 2021 release, the Diplomaticos Leal finally made its debut in early 2024 at the Habanos Cigar Festival. 

Each 10-count dress box echoes the esteemed Diplomaticos Excelencia, Cuba’s 2015 Regional Edition. Despite a pandemic-induced delay, the Leal honors the late Cuban historian Eusebio Leal Spengler.

Ring Gauge: 54
Length: 140mm
Vitola: Duke

Despite the name, the size of this delightful addition to the Rafael Gonzalez range is neither a Corona or a Lonsdale. It is a Hermoso No.4 which measures 5” (127mm) x 48 ring gauge and joins other classic Habanos of this size such as the El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme, Vegas Robaina Famosos and R&J Exhibition No.4.

The Rafael Gonzalez Coronas de Lonsdales join their Petit Corona and Perla counterparts in the UK. The heavier ring gauge of the Coronas de Lonsdale compared to 42 and 40 respectively will no doubt attract the attention of cigar smokers looking to explore the nuanced flavour and aromas of this understated, light bodied Habanos brand.

Presented in Semi Boîte Nature (SBN) boxes of ten cigars, the Coronas de Lonsdale are made entirely by hand using long filler tobacco sourced from the legendary plantations of Vuelta Abajo in Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

The much-anticipated Bolivar Regentes is the 2021 Habanos Limited Edition and measures 5 1/8” (130mm) x 52 ring gauge. The vitola is known as a Discretos in the world-famous cigar factories of Cuba and are presented in special production SLB boxes containing 25 cigars.

The Bolivar Regentes shares its dimensions with the Partagás Maduros No.1 and delivers voluminous rounded smoke to the palate which is balanced with intense layered flavours and rich aromas. A signature for this powerful Habanos brand.

All the tobacco for the Bolivar Regentes has been aged for a minimum of two years which from 2007 was a standard introduced to all leaves destined to become an Edición Limitada Habano.

Although this is perhaps not a cigar for the novice, the characteristics make it one of the most sought-after marques among more experienced cigar smokers and for collectors looking to round the robust, rich aromas even further by laying them down to age.

Flor De Cano Grandiosos Asia Pacific Regional Edition 2013

The Cigar

The La Flor de Cano Grandiosos serves as a superb introduction to the Flor de Cano brand. Its velvety, smooth wrapper exudes a gentle, oily texture.

This cigar boasts distinct flavors, primarily characterized by the comforting essence of cedar, complemented by creamy vanilla undertones. As you savor the smoke, hints of cinnamon and pepper gradually emerge, enhancing the overall experience.

Introduced as part of the 2016 Regional Editions, the La Flor de Cano Casanova has gained widespread popularity since its debut.

• Size: 5 3/10 Inches
  
• Ring Gauge: 52
• Vitola: Edmundo

The Diplomaticos Bushido Cigar is a Regional Edition Cuban Cigar from the Asia Pacific area of the world. The Diplomaticos Bushido measures 7 1/4 inches by 50 Ring gauge. Its vitola is known as the ’109’, famous for its tapered head similar to that of a piramide but more rounded at the top. An almost totally forgotten Vitola amongst modern Cuban cigars.

The Bushido really is extra special because it was produced to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first Japanese citizen visiting Cuba! The citizen was of course a Samurai (Bushido could translate to “the way of the Samurai”) and this message can be seen through the carefully crafted Cigar stick but also its outer packaging. Single sticks at No6 Cavendish.

Popular Vitola: 109
Factory Vitola: Conde 109
Ring Gauge: 50
Cigar Length: 184 mm / 7.2 inches
Body: Medium to Full

Diplomaticos Ammunition RE Phoenicia 2018

The Cigar

The Diplomaticos Ammunition Cigar comes as one of the Habanos S.A. regional edition cigars of 2018. It is inspired by the ‘“challenge, thrill and resolves felt and experienced by hunters and poker players, dedicated to their passion, knowledge of the gratitude for the accomplishment of success” - according to Hisham Lofti, Phoenicia Trading’s Sales Director. 

The Cuban cigar measures 150mm by a 54 ring gauge - forming the Geniales vitola. Inside you’ll find the finest long filler tobacco grown in the famous Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba.

The Diplomaticos Cigars are limited to 10,000 boxes with 10 cigars in each. Grab them while you can! 

Bolívar Corona Gigantes, a cigar which is now discontinued making it a well sought after cigar. This Cabinet of 50 is from 2006.

Churchill size 7“ by 47 ring gauge

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

This cigar has a bright tawny colour. The smoke is medium bodied, with pleasant notes of coffee beans and an earthy character.

42 x 165mm

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. 

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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Partagas Serie E No.2 Gran Reserva

The Gran Reserva Series is one of the most illustrious in the world of Cuban cigars. The Partagás Serie E No.2 Cosecha 2015 represents the second time Partagas has been featured in it, so far a unique achievement...

As with all Gran Reserva, the tobacco leaves used to create these magnificent sticks have been aged for a minimum of 5 years after harvest.  The Serie E No. 2 is presented in the grand Duke vitola, measuring 54 ring gauge by 140mm in length, and will deliver the traditional full-strength flavours of this ancient and illustrious Marca for over 90 minutes.

Only 5,000 boxes of this edition - each stunningly crafted in black lacquer, individually numbered, and containing 15 ultra-premium cigars - have been made.  They will be keenly sought after by collectors across the globe.

Bolivar Belicosos Finos Reserva Cosecha 2016

The Cigar

This is the first time that Bolívar has been selected to create a Reserva and it is perhaps no surprise that they have chosen their most iconic vitola (size) to do so: The Belicoso Fino.

The Reserva classification signifies that all the tobacco used has been aged in bales for three years before being rolled into cigars. The leaves used for this particular release were all harvested in 2016.

Production method: Totally handmade using long filler with all leaves sourced from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba

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

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.

Saint Luis Rey was founded just before the Second World War.

Some say that its name was taken from a Thomas Wilder play ‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey’, which was popular at the time. However it is more likely that it refers to the town of San Luis in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone, which is particularly famous for the superb wrapper leaves produced there.

Whatever the truth may be, Saint Luis Rey enjoy a reputation among Havana cigar lovers for the intensity of their flavour. They are made with filler and binder from the Vuelta Abajo zone.

All sizes are ‘Tripa Larga, Totalmente a Mano’ – long filler, totally handmade.

Length: 5"
Ring Gauge: 48
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Hermoso No. 4
Smoking Time: 45 - 60 Minutes 

Habanos S.A. has announced a new cigar that will carry a special secondary band marking them as exclusive releases for both Habanos Specialist and La Casa del Habano (LCDH) stores.

The Partagás Aliados measures 6 7/12 (167mm) x 45, a vitola known as Delirios. Like many of the other new Cuban cigars announced this week, it is a new vitola for the Cuban cigar world. The Aliados will be offered in 20-count boxes, which Habanos S.A. describes as “special cabinets.”

Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.3

The Cigar

Línea Maestra is a premium extension to the Partagas range in the same way that Behike was for Cohiba in 2010, Línea 1935 for Montecristo in 2017 and Línea de Oro for Romeo y Julieta in 2020. It is the second addition following the introduction of the Partagas Línea Maduro in 2018.

The three new sizes which make up the Linea Maestra are Origen, Rito and Maestro. All are unique within the Habanos portfolio and have been crafted with a Cabeza Tumbada or ‘dropped head, a style often referred to as a ‘109’ due to Partagas 109 cigars rolled with the same finish included in commemorative branded humidors in the past. This traditional style of finishing was last seen on the Ramon Allones Hunters & Frankau Anniversario 225, a special release in 2015 to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the company.

For the first time in the history of the brand and the Habanos, S.A. portfolio, all the tobacco for the new Línea comes exclusively from the San Luis region of Pinar del Río, Cuba. This gives them a special aromatic complexity without losing the brand’s unique character and blend and are classified as full bodied like the rest of the portfolio. The Línea Maestra range is presented in striking blue lacquered boxes containing 20 cigars. Each cigar is dressed with a unique blue band sporting the name of the vitola as well as an additional foot band.

Size: 65⁄8” (168mm) x 52

Línea Maestra is a premium extension to the Partagas range in the same way that Behike was for Cohiba in 2010, Línea 1935 for Montecristo in 2017 and Línea de Oro for Romeo y Julieta in 2020. It is the second addition following the introduction of the Partagas Línea Maduro in 2018.

The three new sizes which make up the Linea Maestra are Origen, Rito and Maestro. All are unique within the Habanos portfolio and have been crafted with a Cabeza Tumbada or ‘dropped head, a style often referred to as a ‘109’ due to Partagas 109 cigars rolled with the same finish included in commemorative branded humidors in the past. This traditional style of finishing was last seen on the Ramon Allones Hunters & Frankau Anniversario 225, a special release in 2015 to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the company.

For the first time in the history of the brand and the Habanos, S.A. portfolio, all the tobacco for the new Línea comes exclusively from the San Luis region of Pinar del Río, Cuba. This gives them a special aromatic complexity without losing the brand’s unique character and blend and are classified as full bodied like the rest of the portfolio. The Línea Maestra range is presented in striking blue lacquered boxes containing 20 cigars. Each cigar is dressed with a unique blue band sporting the name of the vitola as well as an additional foot band.

Size: 6 1⁄8” (154mm) x 46

Línea Maestra is a premium extension to the Partagas range in the same way that Behike was for Cohiba in 2010, Línea 1935 for Montecristo in 2017 and Línea de Oro for Romeo y Julieta in 2020. It is the second addition following the introduction of the Partagas Línea Maduro in 2018.

The three new sizes which make up the Linea Maestra are Origen, Rito and Maestro. All are unique within the Habanos portfolio and have been crafted with a Cabeza Tumbada or ‘dropped head, a style often referred to as a ‘109’ due to Partagas 109 cigars rolled with the same finish included in commemorative branded humidors in the past. This traditional style of finishing was last seen on the Ramon Allones Hunters & Frankau Anniversario 225, a special release in 2015 to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the company.

For the first time in the history of the brand and the Habanos, S.A. portfolio, all the tobacco for the new Línea comes exclusively from the San Luis region of Pinar del Río, Cuba. This gives them a special aromatic complexity without losing the brand’s unique character and blend and are classified as full bodied like the rest of the portfolio. The Línea Maestra range is presented in striking blue lacquered boxes containing 20 cigars. Each cigar is dressed with a unique blue band sporting the name of the vitola as well as an additional foot band.

Size: 5 1⁄4” (132mm) x 56 

The Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No.4 joins the impressive list of previous vitolas selected to represent the brand for the prestigious Habanos Edición Limitada series. The last one was ten years ago in 2013 when the Grand Epicure was released, a cigar that still has an ardent following today and one that always attracts eye catching prices at auction.

Delayed from 2021, the Monterreyes No.4 is a Maravillas No.4 size 5 3⁄4” (145mm) x 55 ring gauge and is entirely new to the Habanos portfolio.

As with all Edición Limitadas since 2007, the tobacco used to make this cigar has been aged for a minimum of two years. This helps to create a more rounded and approachable flavour profile. The darker wrapper also provides a hint of sweetness that works exceptionally well with Hoyo de Monterrey’s distinct light flavoured blend.

These cigars are presented in a varnished Slide Lid Box of ten and have been made entirely by hand using long filler tobaccos sourced from Vuelta Abajo in the Pinar del Rio region of Cuba.

 Habanos S.A. showed off the new La Gloria Cubana Turquinos, a 5 6/11 (141mm) x 50 parejo size known as the Gordito. This vitola has been used for dozens of previous Cuban cigars, it is probably best known as the vitola of the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial.

The Turquinos will be offered in 10-count boxes. Given how it’s described, it is likely to be a regular production offering.

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 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 1973" is the vitola that has been selected by Habanos in 2017 for sale exclusively in the Andes region. These "Kon Tiki 1973" are manufactured with selected leaves from the Vuelta Abajo, Pinar del Rio, and comprise a special and unique production of 1,200 individually numbered boxes of 50.

This packaging for this cigar is unusual, being a semi boite nature box of 50 in four layers; three of 13 cigars and one of 11 with a double size spacer block. This style of packaging was supposedly discontinued in 1973 - hence the name of the cigar.

Popular Vitola: 109
Factory Vitola: 109 
Ring Gauge: 50
Cigar Length: 182mm / 7.2 inches
Body: Medium

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.

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