Cuban Cigars

Bolivar Belicosos Finos

The Cigar

As one would expect from a brand that is named after such a powerful figure, this cigar is full bodied. Bolivar is simply one of the richest and most commanding brands within the Habanos portfolio. Although not for the novice, these traits are what make it one of the most sought-after names amongst more experienced cigar smokers.

The full gauge of the Belicoso Fino, combined with the tapered end of this Campana shape, which means “bell” in Spanish, creates the ideal format for a robust blend of leaves. The Belicoso Fino is presented either in labelled boxes or Cabinet Selection bundles of 25 cigars. The cigars in bundles are now banded.

In 2007 Cigar Aficionado described this cigar as “A gorgeous torpedo gleaming with oils. It has a near perfect draw that imparts a luxuriously textured smoke rich with profound wood and tobacco flavours”. Then, when revisiting the cigar in 2010 went on to say “The smoke has a velvety texture and is full of toast, earth and cedary flavours that cohere to a floral, herbaceous finish”. They also scored it an impressive 92 out of 100.

Commercial Name: Belicosos Finos
Factory Name: Campana
Dimensions: 5½” (140mm) x 52 ring gauge
Flavour category: Full

Production method: Totally handmade using long filler with all leaves sourced from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba Presentations: 25-cigar Cabinet (SLB)

Bolivar Coronas Junior

The Cigar

A small cigar with a full 42 ring gauge that makes it an option even after a rich dinner if time to smoke is limited.

Vitola: Minuto
Ring Gauge: 42
Length: 43/8 inches - 110 mm
Strength : Full

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

The Cigar

Description

Bolivar Libertador LCDH is very popular among the aficionados. It is an incredibly powerful smoke and not for the faint hearted. A beautifully, crafted cigar.

Brand: Bolivar

Vitola de Galera: Sublimes

Dimension: 164 mm (6 1/2”) x 54 (21.43 mm

Flavour: Full

The Cigar

Description

Bolivar Petit Belicosos LE 2009 is a rich and heavy but well-balanced cigar with a shape that pleasingly honours the iconic Bolivar Belicoso Fino.

One of the 2009 Edicion Limitada offerings. Each year Habanos produce a small range of Limited Edition cigars, usually in new shapes. The Bolivar Petit Belicosos is a complex little power house. As you would expect with 2 year aged tobacco, the smoke is complex and carries a little sweetness with spicy, earthy and woody flavours associated with Bolivars. The cigar start smooth with delicate spice and woody tones, some cocoa/maduro sweetness in the middle and lots of earthy, woody in the final third.

Flavour: Full
Length: 5" (125 mm)
Ring Gauge: 52 ring gauge

Bolivar Petit Coronas

The Cigar

Simon Bolivar was one of the great historic figures of the 19th Century who liberated much of South America from Spanish rule.

The Bolivar brand was created in 1902 and is based today in the Partagas factory which is in the heart of Havana. 

It is perhaps not surprising that a Habano named after such a powerful figure is blended to match his might. Bolivar is among the strongest, most full bodied of all Habanos. It boasts an unrivalled richness of flavour in its blend of Vuelta Abajo zone filler and binder tobacco that makes it one of the most sought-after marques amongst experienced smokers. 

Length: 5 1/8" 
Ring Gauge: 42
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Mareva

As one would expect from a cigar brand named after such a powerful figure, this cigar is rich and full bodied. It is simply one of the richest and commanding brands within the Habanos portfolio. Although this is certainly not a cigar for the novice, these traits are what make it one of the most sought-after marques among more experienced cigar smokers.

The full gauge of the Royal Coronas (known as a Robusto within Cuban cigar factories) creates the ideal format for this muscular blend of leaves, creating a cigar of exceptional balance.

Cigar Aficionado recently reviewed this cigar, scoring it an impressive 94 out of 100 saying “Current Bolivar RCs (Royal Coronas) seem to take their inspiration from what we consider one of the golden ages for Cuban smokes, the late 1980s and early 1990s. That was when Cuban cigarmakers created and made some of their best cigars. “They also made it their Cigar Of The Year in 2006.

Min Ron NEE, in ‘An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Post Revolution Havana Cigars’ describes the royal Coronas as ‘Suave’ with ‘earthy and peppery flavours’. He goes on to add ‘Bolivar is one of my favourite brands. If I was condemned to smoke only one brand, I have no hesitation that Bolivar would be the choice’.

Commercial Name: Royal Coronas
Factory Name: Robusto
Dimensions: 4 7/8” (124mm) x 50 ring gauge
Flavour category: Full
Production method: Totally handmade using long filler with all leaves sourced from
the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba
Presentations: Labelled box of 25 untubed and labelled box of 10 tubed cigars

Bolivar Soberanos LE 2018 is a stunning smoke with character and unmistakable flavour and medium strength. A treasure for the aficionado.

Size: 5 1/2 inches long (140mm) 

Vitola: Duke

Ring Gauge: 54

Flavour: Full

The Cigar

Cohiba BHK 52 (Behike)

The Cigar

The Linea BHK swept all before it when the three sizes were launched in 2010, and yet it was the smallest, the BHK 52, that was awarded the prestigious Cigar Aficionado ‘Cigar of the Year’ in the same year. A stunning and unique taste from Havana.

Line: La Linea BHK
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Laguito No.4
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 4 3/4 Inches / 119mm

Cohiba BHK 54 (Behike)

The Cigar

The number of a BHK stands for its ring gauge, so this stout model boasts a diameter of 54/64ths of an inch, which leaves plenty of room for the fourth component in the filler – the Medio Tiempo – that brings a startling intensity to the flavour.

Line: La Linea BHK
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Laguito No.5
Ring Gauge: 54
Length: 5 5/8 Inches / 144mm

Cohiba BHK 56 (Behike)

The Cigar

One of the widest girths to be found within the entire Havana cigar portfolio, allowing for a magnificent array of flavours to drench the palate. The ultimate expression of luxury and indulgence.

Line: La Linea BHK
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Laguito No.6
Ring Gauge: 56
Length: 6 1/2 Inches / 166mm

Cohiba Coronas Especiales

The Cigar

A well balanced cigar perfect for beginners seeking to cultivate their palate with more complex flavors. Fresh flower, moist wood and roasted nut aromas make this cigar a crisp and revitalizing smoke.

The name is an ancient Taino Indian word for the bunches of tobacco leaves that Columbus first saw being smoked by the original inhabitants of Cuba – the earliest known form of a Habano.

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Laguito
Ring Gauge: 38
Length: 6 Inches / 152mm

Cohiba Esplendidos

The Cigar

Cohiba's brilliant Churchill size., first seen in 1989. Beautifully presented in mid-tone wrappers. Make time for this stately cigar, the king of the Linea Clasica

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Julieta No.2
Ring Gauge: 47
Length: 7 Inches / 178mm

Cohiba Exquisitos

The Cigar

A cigar for the morning, with plenty of taste to sharpen the palate. The favourite size of former El Laguito (the home factory for Cohiba) Director Emilia Tamayo, the first women ever to manage a Havana Factory

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Seoane
Ring Gauge: 33
Length: 5 Inches / 125mm

Cohiba Lanceros

The Cigar

The longest of the Cohiba's original three sizes created in 1966 and one the cigar of choice for Cuba's late president, Fidel Castro who also used to given them as personal gifts. 

The unique extra fermentation that is conducted on the Seco and Legero of all Cohibas lasts for eighteen months and is conducted at the factory in cedar barrels. This extra age creates a unique taste. The famous Cohiba flavour is most often described as ‘Grassy’, although others have noticed tones of vanilla, cocoa and coffee. It is often remarked upon how this extra fermentation makes the taste ‘smoother’ and more refined while retaining a depth and character that is entirely distinct. A prime example of a modern Habanos

In 2011 this cigar was given a Cigar Aficionado rating of 94 and they noted that it had “a complex progression of flavours, starting with cinnamon and nutmeg intonations that lead to a robust and profound coffee flavour that lasts on the finish.”

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Laguito No.1
Ring Gauge: 38
Length: 7 1/2 Inches / 192mm 

The most substantial of the Maduro 5 line. The dark wrapper, specially aged for 5 years, brings a touch of sweetness to its medium to full blend. Great personality for seasoned smokers. 

 Line: La Linea Maduro 5
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Genios 5
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 5 1/2 Inches / 140mm

Cohiba Maduro 5 Magicos

The Cigar

A stocky cigar with a dark countenance added by 5 years ages wrapper taken from the upper leaves of shade-grown plants. Rich, spicy and with a great draw. Suits aficionados with limited time. 

Line: La Linea Madueo 5
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Magico 5
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 4 1/2 Inches / 115mm

The Cigar

The rich, sweetish Maduro 5 flavour in a compact size, which burns well and delivers an intense aromatic taste. A little jewel. 

Line: La Linea Maduro 5
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Secretos 5
Ring Gauge: 40
Length: 4 3/8 Inches / 110mm

Cohiba Medio Siglo

The Cigar

The Medio Siglo, literally “Half Century” was released to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary and draws inspiration from the Linea 1492’s shortest (Siglo I at 4”, 104mm) and widest (Siglo VI at 52 ring gauge) offerings.

The unique ‘extra fermentation’ that is conducted on the Seco and Legero of all Cohibas lasts for up to eighteen months and is conducted at the factory in cedar barrels. This extra age creates a unique taste. The famous Cohiba flavour is most often described as ‘Grassy’, although others have noticed tones of vanilla, cocoa and coffee. It is often noted how this extra fermentation makes the taste ‘smoother’ and more refined.

This very modern looking cigar delivers bundles of characteristic Cohiba taste, in a format ideal for when time is short. The wide gauge helps produce an abundance of smoke that drenches the palate and rewards the smoker with an easy, rounded and yet sophisticated experience. 

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Medio Siglo
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 4 Inches / 102mm

Cohiba Panetelas

The Cigar

The smallest of the three Cohiba originals. The true taste of Cuba's most prestigious brand for a few precious minutes.  It is similar to other Cohibas from the classic range only with stronger bean flavours and hints of smoky leather.

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Laguito No.3
Ring Gauge: 26
Length: 4 1/2 Inches / 115mm. 

The cigar that sparked the Robusto revolution from 1989 onwards and remains firmly in the vanguard of this important vitola. Rich, deep, spicy and not to be missed. 

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Robusto
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 4 7/8 Inches / 124mm

The cigar that sparked the Robusto revolution from 1989 onwards and remains firmly in the vanguard of this important vitola. Rich, deep, spicy and not to be missed. 

Line: La Linea Classica
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Robusto
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 4 7/8 Inches / 124mm

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 (see attached).  

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 unique ‘extra fermentation’ that is conducted on the Seco and Ligero of all Cohibas lasts for eighteen months and is conducted at the factory in cedar barrels. This extra age creates a unique taste. The famous Cohiba flavour is most often described as ‘Grassy’, although others have noticed tones of vanilla, cocoa and coffee. It is often noted how this extra fermentation makes the taste ‘smoother’ and more refined. Beautifully crafted with a rich chocolate wrapper, it is soft-textured and sumptuous to smoke, with dark chocolate and spice aromas and flavours”

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Perla
Ring Gauge: 40
Length: 4 Inches / 102mm

The Siglo line of Cohiba was launched in 1992, it has always been a serious smoke, but never one that blew off the shelves. The hearty cigars delivers lots of spicy, creamy character and a bright freshness from the specially processed filler tobacco. The Cubans say that some of the tobacco in the blend goes through a third fermentation, which provides the flavor and the finesse of Cohiba. The Siglo II is a consistently outstanding cigar.

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Mareva
Ring Gauge: 42
Length: 5 1/8 Inches / 129mm

The Cigar

Often underestimated, the Siglo III can be depended upon to deliver perfectly balanced, elegant, medium bodied flavours and aromas. 

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Corona Grande
Ring Gauge: 42
Length: 6 1/8 Inches / 155mm

The extra girth of this Corona Gorda size allows the signature taste of La Linea 1492 (the Siglos) to show from the start and to develop richly on the palate. 

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Corona Gorda 
Ring Gauge: 46
Length: 5 5/8 Inches / 143mm

Perhaps a size that is not at the height of fashion these days, nevertheless the 8-9-8, as it is often known, is one of Cuba's definitive models. Fulfilling in every way. 

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Dalia
Ring Gauge: 43
Length: 6 3/4 Inches / 170mm

The lord of La Linea1492 despite arriving ten years after the first five, in 2002. Magnificent, uniform wrappers, sensuous to the touch, great construction - this is the best of Cuba!

Line: La Linea 1492
Flavour: Medium
Vitola: Canonazo
Ring Gauge: 52
Length: 5 7/8 Inches / 150mm

A size that first appeared in the Millennium ceramic jar series – many felt it was the best – before being added to the Cuaba portfolio in 2003. Usefully available in boxes of 10.

Flavour: Medium To Full 
Vitola: Romeo 
Ring Gauge: 52 
Length: 63 /8 - 162 Mm

Cuaba Divinos

The Cigar

Strictly speaking this is a ‘perfecto’ size not a double figurado because the cigar’s head is rounded not pointed. It has a particular intensity of taste that makes it the perfect accompaniment to a morning espresso

Flavour: Medium To Full
Vitola: Petit Bouquet
Ring Gauge: 43
Length: 4 Inches - 101 Mm

Cuaba Exclusivos

The Cigar

This was the largest of Cuaba’s original sizes when it was introduced at a glittering dinner at Claridge’s Hotel in London in 1996.

Flavour: Medium To Full
Vitola: Exquisito
Ring Gauge: 46
Length: 53 /4 - 145 Mm

Cuaba Piramides Limited Edition 2008

The Cigar

Cuaba Piramides LE 2008 is the first and only time the Cuaba was selected for a Limited Edition. Collectors are idem for sure and in a move that surprised many.

Length: 6 1/8 Inches

Ring Gauge: 52

Vitola: Piramides

Flavour: Medium

Cuaba Salomones
The Cigar

A size rediscovered in the 1990s, Salomones have become a signature shape for those who like large formats. The Cuaba version is your most reliable way to access this prized size.

Flavour: Medium To Full
Vitola: Salomon
Ring Gauge: 57
Length: 7 1/4 Inches - 184 Mm

Cuaba Tradicionales

The Cigar

A particularly elegant, slender double figurado shape that was the size and shape of most of the Havanas smoked during the second half of the 19th century. Enjoy an encounter with the past when you light up this cigar.

Flavour: Medium To Full
Vitola: Favorita
Ring Gauge: 42
Length: 4 3/4 Inches - 120 Mm

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! 

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

El Rey Del Mundo Choix Supreme

The Cigar

Once the definitive size of El Rey, this heavy girth vitola is sadly 50 cabinet no longer made in Cuba. A few remain in the UK in both 25s and Cabinet Selection 50s. Collectors’ items.

Flavour: Light to Medium
Vitola: Hermoso No.4
Ring Gauge: 48
Length: 5 Inches - 127 Mm

The Cigar 

Description

The Elegidos is the second cigar in the brand's regular catalogue. The Elegidos is rolled "Totalmente a Mano con Tripa Corta" with leaves from the Vuelta Abajo and Semi Vuelta. This rolling technique involves the use of pieces of tobacco leaf to make up the filler, rather than the whole leaf as is the case for cigars "con Tripa Larga" (Long Filler). 

Barely longer than a Robustos (50 x 124 mm), the Elegidos is in line with the new trend of "short smokes", which are increasingly appreciated by aficionados because they offer a complex aromatic profile for a relatively short tasting time.

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

H. Upmann Connoisseur B LCDH

The Cigar

The first thing to know about this release is that it’s only available at La Casa del Habano shops and Habanos Specialists. Habanos Specialist is a label created by Habanos SA to distinguish shops that carry a wide selection of Cubans and can offer relevant advice. The Connossieur B is available in boxes of 25 and single sticks.

The cigar is only available at La Casa del Habano shops and Habanos Specialists. Light to medium in strength and a ring gauge of 54.

Dimensions: 5 7/8"
Ring gauge: 54
Flavour category: Light to Medium 

H.Upmann Coronas Majors

The Cigar

H. Upmann was the first brand anywhere in the world to introduce the cedar lined aluminium tube for cigars. This was not the first size to be tubed, but it has been on the UK market since 1937, so it has passed muster with many smokers.

H.Upmann Half Corona

The Cigar:

The first 31 /2 inch (90mm) Havana to be introduced since the Second World War. Its forebear, called the Half-a-Corona, was in its day the biggest selling Havana size by far.

H.Upmann Magnum 54

The Cigar

H. Upmann is classified as Light to Medium by Habanos S.A, the Cuban company
responsible for the global marketing and distribution of Cuban cigars.

The H. Upmann taste is often said to have a clear and clean tobacco taste, often
mistakenly described as ‘simple’ by less experienced smokers.

The American publication, Cigar Aficionado scored this cigar 89 out of 100 in a February
2017 review, saying "This cigar exudes a pleasant, toasty aroma as it burns. Floral intonations segue into a strong peanut character with touches of cinnamon, woodiness and a mineral finish.”

Although relatively young this cigar is already smoking very well and exhibiting many
classic H. Upmann flavours. However, it seems destined to develop even more once it
has acquired two or three years age.

The Cigar

H. Upmann Magnum 56 LE 2015 has a balanced and elegant light to medium bodied blend. A cigar that is hard to find but will not disappoint.

The new cigar is a Double Robusto that measures 5 9/10 x 56, a girthy stick that continues the Cuban cigar company’s move towards bigger ring gauges.

H.Upmann Connossieur No.1

The Cigar

Virtually a robusto, but slightly thinner and longer, this cigar merits the title ‘connoisseur’ for its delicate light flavour, great balance and elegant aroma. Once presented without a band, now it sports Upmann’s distinctive red and gold colours.

H.Upmann Magnum 46

The Cigar

This cabinet selection cigar tied in a silk-ribboned bundle first saw the light of day in the mid 1980s. It revitalised the traditional image of the brand with its elegant light to medium taste in a girth that rewards the palate. far.

H.Upmann Majestic

The Cigar

An inexpensive cigar for its size, the Majestic projects an image well above its price bracket. The taste is somewhat more intense than many Upmanns, but if you know what you are buying, you will be rewarded.

H.Upmann Propios LE 2018

The Cigar

H.Upmann Propios LE 2018 is a highly regarded smoke aged 2 years to help the flavours meld together to create a beautifully refined cigar. It’s very small for an Edición Limitada, measuring 4 3/4 x 46.

H.Upmann Royal Robusto LCDH

The Cigar

H.Upmann Royal Robusto LCDH is a late edition, limited to 5,000 boxes. Light to medium Strength. This cigar is highly respected by Habanos connoisseurs

Size: 5 3/8 Inches

Ring Gauge: 52

Vitola: Robusto