Cuban Cigars

Released in 2020, the Ramon Allones No.2 is a 2019 Edición Limitada, an elegant 5.5” (140mm) by 52 ring gauge, and comes in a luxury box of 10 cigars. Revealed at the XXI Festival del Habano in 2019, among the Montecristo Supremos and Quai d’Orsay Senadores, it was only released virtually in late 2020 for some selected guests. The guests had each received an individual gift bag including the cigar, a mini bottle of cognac, a cognac glass and three selected chocolates, which would beautifully pair with the Ramon Allones No.2. The cigars have all been hand rolled with tobacco leaves which have been aged for 2 to 5 years, instead of being rolled with regular tobacco leaves and then aged in their boxes, which gave more time to the flavors No.2 to develop and get richer. The flavors are typical Ramon Allones, reminiscent of the Specially Selected but with some nutiness and more sweetness than the regular production cigar. It is also more powerful than the Specially Selected, a medium to full body cigar and full flavored. The vitola used for the Ramon Allones No.2 is the Campanas, similar to the acclaimed Bolivar Belicosos Finos, which was used only once before for a Ramon Allones when they released the Ramon Allones Belicosos Finos exclusively for the UK market in 2005. Once released in stores, the Ramon Allones No.2 comes in a beautiful green lacquered box with a raised top, which is very different visually from other Edición Limitadas or any other Habanos releases and would magnificently complement the aficionado’s humidor. As many Edición Limitada, the No.2 will surely become a future classic in the next 2 to 5 years, try one out and you will know why. It is hard to only smoke one cigar only as the flavors in the palate makes you want to light one up as soon as possible. En savoir plus

The Ramon Allones Gigantes is a Habanos superstar, a rich medium-full Double Corona, 7.6” (194mm) long, of 49 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It is an impressive long cigar, which is perfectly rolled, using long filler and tobacco leaves from Vuelta Abajo region. It is more than just a bigger Ramon Allones Specially Selected, despite having typical Ramon Allones flavors; it has its own character. A very complex smoke, with lots of nutty, floral, leathery, cedar aromas among others, and with a very smooth and creamy profile. Maybe the best Ramon Allones out there, and definitely in the top 5 Double Coronas out of Cuba. A great after dinner kind of smoke. It is a cigar that is not too strong, and then can be enjoyed both by experienced smokers and new comers to Cuban cigars. En savoir plus

The Ramon Allones Club Allones Limited Edition 2015 is a beautiful Grande Corona, with 47 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a 10 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Ramon Allones Allones Extra Limited Edition 2011 is a delicious medium Corona, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 44 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. This is the first Limited Edition - Edición Limitada in the Ramon Allones brand. Ramon Allones is characterized by its flavor that makes of this Habanos brand one of the preferred by cigar smokers who seek intense flavors and exquisite aromas. En savoir plus

The Quai D'Orsay Senadores, released in 2019 and first ever Limited Edition cigar from the brand, is a medium body Gran Corona, 6.2” (157mm) by 48 ring gauge. It follows the steps of the recently released No.50 and No.54, being a well-balanced smoke, with plenty of sweetness, chocolate, cedar, earth and leather. Being a Limited Edition cigar, it is rolled with tobacco which has been aged more at least 2 years and it comes in an elegant golden brown lacquered box which will complement an aficionado's humidor. En savoir plus

The Punch Regios is the 3rd Limited Edition cigar from 2017, along with the Partagas Serie No.1 and the Cohiba Talisman, a powerful Habanos. En savoir plus

The Punch Double Coronas is a Habanos reference, a bold cigar, of Prominente format, 7.6" (194mm) long, of 49 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigar cabinet. It is a big lengthy smoke, pretty powerful, medium bodied that has a great complexity of aromas. Its construction is perfect, the draw is amazing, the burn impeccable and it never smokes too hot. It mains aromas are of wood, earth, nuts and grassiness, there are also touches of coffee and fruits. There is a lot of sweetness (toffee); it is very creamy and never too strong. Age this cigar for about 2 years to enjoy its full potential. En savoir plus

The Punch Double Coronas is a classic and powerful cigar, of Prominente format, 7.6" (194mm) long, of 49 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It is a big lengthy smoke, pretty powerful, medium bodied that has a great complexity of aromas. Its construction is perfect, the draw is amazing, the burn impeccable and it never smokes too hot. It mains aromas are of wood, earth, nuts and grassiness, there are also touches of coffee and fruits. There is a lot of sweetness (toffee); it is very creamy and never too strong. Age this cigar for about 2 years to enjoy its full potential. En savoir plus

The Partagas Serie P No.2 is a superb and rich medium Habano, of Pyramid format, 52 ring gauge, 6.1” (156mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. One of the best piramide cigar out of Cuba, as usual from Partagas, this is a cigar that is of wonderful construction and excellent Vuelta Abajo tobacco blend. It packs the usual Partagas flavors in an elegant stogie. En savoir plus

The Partagas Serie No.1 is the 3rd Limited Edition cigar from 2017, along with the Cohiba Talisman and the Punch Regios, a creamy Robusto Extra. En savoir plus

The Partagas Serie E No.2 is a powerful but creamy medium-full Robusto Extra, 5.5” (110mm) long, of 54 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. With its top quality tobacco flavors, it predominates the palate with notes of earth and cedar and floral aromatics. There are also lots of delicious peppery notes. En savoir plus

The Partagas Maduro No.3 is a medium-full Robusto Extra using tobacco that went under extra maturation & measuring 5.71” (145mm) long by 50 ring gauge. En savoir plus

The Partagas Lusitanias, a sublime Habanos favorite, of Double Corona format, 49 ring gauge, 7.6” (194mm) long and comes in a box of 50 cigars. Perhaps the best among the double coronas. Its massive size is noteworthy and appeals to many Cuban aficionados. Its construction is perfect and let you enjoy all its flavors for more than 2 hours. En savoir plus

The Partagas Lusitanias may be the best Habanos from Cuba, of Double Corona format, 49 ring gauge, 7.6” (194mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Perhaps the best among the double coronas. Its massive size is noteworthy and appeals to many Cuban aficionados. Its construction is perfect and let you enjoy all its flavors for more than 2 hours. En savoir plus

The Partagas Capitols announced in 2017, are finally here. Splendid little cigars, 5” (129mm) by 42, they come in retro style metal packs of 5 cigars. These are true Partagas cigars, rolled with tobacco grown in the Vuelta Abajo zone, and offer rich and balanced typical Cuban flavors: wood, leather, pepper. They are not related to the old Capitols cigars, available until the mid-1980s, which were smaller and machine made. En savoir plus

The Partagas 8-9-8 is a strong and delicate medium-full Lonsdale, 6.7” (170mm) long, of 43 ring gauge, and comes in a varnished cabinet of 25 cigars. This Partagas is named after the number of Habanos placed on each layer of the cabinet, there are 8 cigars on the top and bottom row and 9 in the middle one. This is a great cigar that is medium-to-full body, which will better suit a Cuban cigar aficionado rather than a newcomer to Habanos. Thanks to its almost perfect construction, it offers an amazing draw, and burns beautifully throughout the entire cigar, while a luxurious ash builds up at the foot. The 8-9-8 provides typical Partagas flavors, lots of charred aromas, musty earth, wood, cocoa, leather. These are strong flavors, as expected, mixed with some fruity notes, some nuts, some pepper, and some Asian spice. This is definitely not an everyday smoke, but a very tasty and complex cigar that worth keeping in the humidor. It also has a great potential for ageing. En savoir plus

Announced in 2021 but released in October 2022, The Montecristo Wide Edmundo (4 ⅞ inches by 54 ring gauge) is akin to a fat robusto and part of the current production line-up. Cuban cigar aficionados were all pleasantly surprised by its uniqueness compared to other Montecristo cigars, making it a must-have for aficionados. The construction is impeccable and leaves a strong impression, raising hopes for consistent quality in future experiences. It delivers typical Montecristo flavors, including rancid, raisined, Jerez wine notes in the last third, along with leather, molasses, wood, and dried fruit throughout the smoke. Overall, it is renowned as a phenomenal and lovely cigar, offering abundant flavor and complexity, ensuring an enjoyable smoking experience. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Supremos is one of the 3 Habano Limited Editions of 2019, a thick 55 x 5.12” (130mm). It is surely the most awaited EL from 2019, with its perfect construction, its powerful body (medium to full) and rich flavors of earth, spices, chocolate and coffee. The fact that they come in an elegant bright yellow varnished luxury box also adds to the character of this cigar. This is the thickest Montecristo in the line-up and it will surely won’t go unnoticed by aficionados. En savoir plus

The Montecristo No.2 is a living Cuban legend, a medium to full Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus