Cuban Cigars

The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a tasty medium-bodied geniales, with 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Released at the 2014 Habanos Festival, this big ring gauge cigar is reminiscent of the old brand, but with a modern twist that appeal to many big ring gauges aficionados. It sports a new band which reads “Serie Le Hoyo” but as any Hoyo de Monterrey, it is hand rolled only using tobacco from San Juan y Martínez district, where the brand was born in 1865. It is of light to medium flavor, very aromatic and rich smoke. One of the best Hoyo out there. Has a great potential for aging, which would make it even smoother. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Maravillas Colección Habanos 2015 is a massive medium strength 9“ long cigar (233mm) by 55 ring gauge and comes in an unique book-shaped box with 20 cigars. Its appropriately named vitola is “Giant Robusto”. Only 2,000 boxes have been made in Cuba, so no wonder this gem is so rare but legendary. Do not miss this rare item that will please any Habanos connoisseur and collectors. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Primaveras is a 2021 special release Habano, a 6.62” (167mm) by 48 ring gauge, and comes in a luxury box of 18 cigars. It is celebrating the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2021 being the year of the Ox, which brings prosperity and wellness. The number 8 is considered a lucky number in the Chinese culture and it is pronounced ‘Fa’ which can be translated to ‘well off’ and ‘getting rich in a short time’. Presented virtually by the Habanos distributor for the Southeast Asia region, the 18 cigars come in an elegant enameled red and gold box, with the words “Year of the Ox” printed on the lid. The cigar is a Grand Corona, or more precisely a vitola de galera called Hermosos No. 1, which was previously used for the Montecristo Dantés Edición Limitada 2016, the Romeo y Julieta Hermosos No. 1 Edición Limitada 2003 and a La Casa del Habano exclusive release, the San Cristobal Mercaderes. Like all Hoyo de Monterrey cigars, it is medium in strength, so it shouldn’t be paired with something too strong, but is a great morning cigar which should only get better with some ageing. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion Especial is a La Casa Del Habano exclusive, a 6.75” (170mm) by 52 ring gauge, and comes in a humidor-like box of 25 cigars. Released in 2020 to celebrate Juan Lopez’ 150th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of La Casa del Habano franchise network. This is why this cigar stands out, with its highly lacquered luxury box which stays shut thanks to magnets. The vitola used for this Seleccion Especial is the very rarely used Fortuna, similar to a Double Robusto. The cigar is rolled to perfection and is medium bodied, offering plenty of wood, spices and other Cuban flavors. It goes very well next to a light lunch or as an early evening smoke. This makes a great cigar to keep for special occasions or to keep aside and enjoy when the flavors get even rounder in a few years time. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 is a Cuban classic, a delightful medium Robusto, 4.9” (124mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 50 cigars cabinet. En savoir plus

The La Gloria Cubana 25th Aniversario Humidor is a intriguing humidor containing 30 cigars, 15 Robusto Extra and 15 Pyramid shaped cigars. En savoir plus

La Gloria Cubana Glorias (49 ring gauge x 156 mm length), which newly created vitola is called "Flecha," is an exclusive new special release size unveiled in 2021 in Brussels. Handcrafted entirely with long filler, this cigar features wrapper, filler, and binder leaves sourced from the esteemed Vuelta Abajo region in Pinar del Río, Cuba. With a medium strength that captivates discerning premium Habanos enthusiasts, it promises an array of delightful nuances and unique aromas. Encased in exquisite luxury boîte nature boxes, the cigars are presented with a captivating box, of white and blue color, which is a rarity in the world of Habanos cigars. After much anticipation, the La Gloria Cubana Glorias was finally launched in late 2022, exclusively available at La Casa del Habano (LCDH) retailers, which are present in 140 stores worldwide. Don't miss your chance to experience this remarkable gem for yourself. En savoir plus

The La Gloria Cubana Paraiso is a limited edition medium to full Edmundo, with 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Released in mid 2015, this cigar is a rarity as only 4000 boxes have been produced and distributed exclusively in the Carribean region. Its perfect construction and amazing flavor profile makes it a delicacy to relish. Grab some boxes while you still can! En savoir plus

The Montecristo 80 Aniversario is a commemorative release, a strong Double Robusto, 55 ring gauge and 6.5” (165 mm) long and comes in a box 20 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo A is a spectacular Habano, a medium-full Gran Corona, 9.3” (235mm) long, of 47 ring gauge, and comes in a wooden cabinet of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Double Edmundo Travel Humidor is a rare item that will please the collectors. There are 10 beautiful 6.1" by 50 ring gauge in each humidor. Only 10,000 humidors have been made, only intended for Duty-Free and Travel Retail points of sales. The cigars themselves are the classic Robusto Extra from the Edmundo linea series, which have an amazing medium-full profile, with plenty of wood, cream and spices. This humidor is the perfect companion for the traveler aficionado. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a classic Habano, a medium to full Laguito No.1, 7.6” (192mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Gran Pirámides Colección Habanos 2017 is a beefier version of the classic Montecristo No.2 at 6.25” (160mm) by 57 ring gauge & comes in a distinctive book-shaped box which contains 20 perfect cigars. Only 2,000 of them have been made by Habanos, and each box is numbered. This elegant item will surely stand out in a true aficionado’s collection. The cigar itself is a perfectly rolled Medium to Full pyramid, using Montecristo’s finest blend of tobacco to create an unforgettable smoking experience. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Dumas, the smallest of the premium Linea 1935 series, is a beautiful medium-full Corona Extra, of 49 ring gauge and 5.1” (130mm) long. En savoir plus

The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. It is slightly bigger than the Montecristo No.4 but smaller than the No.1, two very famous cigars. Therefore, it creates a bridge between the two, it has the same ring gauge as the No.4 but slightly longer. It benefits from the usual Montecristo quality and flavor profile, lots of coffee, earthiness and wood. It is a beautiful Corona that can both appeal to experimented smokers and to the beginners.. 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 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

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 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