Cuban Cigars

The Romeo y Julieta Linea de Oro Nobles, part of the new top tier segment of the brand, is a delightful Pyramid, which comes in a box of 20 cigars. The “Linea de Oro”, literally the “golden line” in Spanish is the pendant of the Maduro 5 line for the Cohiba, the top of the crop among the Romeo y Julieta brand, launched to celebrate the brand's 145th anniversary. Habanos released three totally new cigars, which are among the biggest ring gauge cigars available among Habanos, the Hidalgos, the Nobles and Dianas. The Nobles vitola is called a Triangulares, 56 ring gauge by 5 ⅜ inches and, as the other two, comes in a refined high lacquered box of 20 cigars. One can right away see that these cigars are different from the regular production line, as the box is painted in a very elegant red and gold colors, adorned with an embossed golden medallion on the lid, representing the classic balcony scene. Each cigar comes with a specific Linea de Oro band with the name of the cigar as well as a secondary golden band at the foot. The Hidalgos, Nobles and Dianas are all stronger than the regular Romeo y Julieta cigars, their strength around medium to full. The main flavors of the Nobles are cedar, leather, toast, spices, roasted coffee and a delicious tobacco taste. The Nobles has a long finish and lingers beautifully on the palate. En savoir plus

The Vegas Robaina Unicos is an astonishing and complex medium-full Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. What a noble pyramid cigar! Maybe the best Torpedo cigar out of Cuba, the Unico from Vegas Robaina is a real Habano that provides the closest experience of being in Cuba. A very rich cigar that has a very neat construction and an awesome balance of aromas. The taste is very typical of Vegas Robaina puros: smooth yet vibrant with a pinch roasted coffee. Goes along well with aged spirits. En savoir plus

The San Cristobal La Punta is a creamy and rich medium bodied Pyramid, 5.5” (140mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. Launched by Habanos in 1999, it is hand rolled using only tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region. It gets its name from one of the fortress of La Habana that used to defend the city during the Spanish Latin America Empire times. Despite its lack of fame, it is definitely a cigar that worth a try. Like other vitolas from the San Cristobal marca, La Punta cigar is pretty smooth, medium range in strength, overall very creamy and which develops a nice complexity of flavors along the whole smoke. There is plenty of leather, wood, barnyard, hay, nuts, toasty aromas, fruits notes, some chocolate, and some coffee. There is a delicious sweetness along the whole cigar too. In short, it is a very pleasant cigar that deserves more fame. En savoir plus

The Romeo y Julieta Belicosos a delicious and smooth mild to medium Campana, of 52 ring gauge, 5.5” (140mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. It has lots to offer, with deep leathery and woody flavors and a touch of chocolate. It is a smooth and sweet cigar full of aroma that many compare it to the Montecristo 2. The Belicoso burns well and develops a rich creamy taste. En savoir plus

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 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 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

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 H.Upmann No.2 Reserva Cosecha 2010 is a refined aged cigar, of 52 ring gauge, 6.1” (156mm) long and comes in a numbered black lacquered box. En savoir plus

The H.Upmann No.2 is one of Cuba's most popular vitola, a delicious medium Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. It is right up there with the Montecristo No.2. However the flavors are very recognizable as H.Upmann, but the pointy shape of this cigar gives a smoke that is unique in this brand. Very clean taste, no harshness, and medium body give for a perfectly rounded smoke. A cigar that will become even more popular with time. A Pre-1960 release. En savoir plus

The Diplomaticos No.2 is a Cuban superstar, a powerful and complex Pyramid, 6.1” (156mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. This Habano is truly a mature cigar that is not just a milder Montecristo, it has its own character. A 1996 release. En savoir plus

The Cohiba Piramides Extra is a rich and powerful Torpedo, 6.3” (160mm) long, of 54 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in 5 boxes of 3 cigars. Released in 2012 as a regular production cigar, this cigar is one of the the newest vitolas in the most exclusive line of the most prestigious Habanos brand. Habanos lovingly refers to this new Cohiba Torpedo as the "Grand Lord". As in the Cohiba Behike, the exceptional 'medio tiempo' tobacco leave is used in the blend of the cigar, which makes this Habano so special with a unique flavor and strong character. This cigar is so complex that it keeps on giving, and won’t let you go before you are satiated and slightly dizzy. This feeling goes on well long after you are done smoking. En savoir plus

The Cohiba Piramides Extra is a complex and powerful medium-full Torpedo, 6.3” (160mm) long, of 54 ring gauge, and comes in a cabinet of 10 cigars. It is one of the newest vitolas in the most exclusive line of the most prestigious Habanos brand which was released in 2012 as regular production. Habanos lovingly refers to this new Cohiba Torpedo as the "Grand Lord". As in the Cohiba Behike, the exceptional 'medio tiempo' tobacco leave is used in the blend of the cigar, which makes this Habano so special with a unique flavor and strong character. This cigar is so complex that it keeps on giving, and won’t let you go before you are satiated and slightly dizzy. This feeling goes on well long after you are done smoking. En savoir plus

The Bolivar Belicosos Finos is a delicious full-bodied Campana, 5.5” (140mm) long, of 52 ring gauge, and comes in sliding lid box of 25 cigars. After the Royal Corona and the Petit Corona, the Belicosos Finos is one of the most popular cigars out of Bolivar’s factory. It is mostly due to its medium size and shape, and the fact that its flavors are regular and stand out among other Habanos that it is a top seller. Its bold aromas and its full body make it a wonderful cigar to enjoy after an opulent meal. The Belicosos Finos is easily recognizable with its foot consisting of the pointy of a pyramid and its big ring gauge, similar to a robusto. A Pre-1960 release. En savoir plus