Special Release Cigars

The Hoyo de Monterrey Primavera celebrates the 2021 Chinese New Year and is available in very limited quantities. It is only the second time a cigar has been released by Habanos s.a. to commemorate the festivities and follows the popular Romeo y Julieta Maravillas 8 in 2020 (Year of the Rat).

Each of the 18 cigars presented in the stunning commemorative wooden lacquered boxes are dressed with a unique foot band which are branded “Year of the Ox”. The cigars measure
6 5/8” (167mm) x 48 ring gauge and the size is referred to as a Hermosos No.1 in the factories of Cuba. Only 8,888 numbered boxes will be produced for global release by Habanos s.a.

Hoyo de Monterrey is a light bodied Habanos brand named after a plantation in San Juan y Martínez in the heart of Vuelta Abajo. It remains one of the most famous Vegas de Primera to this day (first class tobacco fields) where somewhat fittingly for this cigar is still ploughed by oxen to this day so as not to compact the top-soil.

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).

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 “

Quai D'Orsay Imperalies

The Cigar

Nestled within the esteemed lineage of Cuban Cigars, the Quai D'Orsay Imperiales reemerge, offering aficionados a glimpse into a storied past with a modern twist. This recreation of the discontinued classic adheres to the revered dimensions of the Churchill (or Julieta No. 2) 47 ring × 178mm length, a size that commands respect and admiration, mirroring the grandeur of its predecessors. Each cigar is meticulously hand rolled, embodying the pinnacle of Cuban craftsmanship and the rich, complex heritage of tobacco mastery.

Encased in an exquisite humidor, this box comprises 20 cigars, each a testament to the legacy and resurgence of the Quai D'Orsay Imperiales. This humidor is not merely a container but a gateway to a bygone era, rekindled through the artistry and passion of Cuba's cigar artisans. With every puff, enthusiasts are invited to traverse a spectrum of flavours and aromas, a journey that is both a homage to the original Imperiales and a celebration of its revival.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the iconic Romeo y Julieta brand, celebrated with the introduction of a new vitola: Amantes. Exclusive to the 5-pack gift box, this cigar proudly showcases a golden “150” at the centre of its signature red band.  

Crafted in the Sobresalientes format, it measures 6 inches in length with a 53 ring gauge—a first for the Romeo y Julieta lineup. Unveiled at the XXV Habanos Festival 2025, this commemorative cigar features the special 150th-anniversary band exclusively within this collector’s edition gift box.

Celebrate 15 years of Cohiba Behike, the pinnacle of Cuban cigar craftsmanship, with this exclusive BHK 15 Anniversary Gift Box. This special edition set features a selection of one BHK 52, BHK 54, BHK 56, or BHK 58, each adorned with a unique BHK 15 Anniversary Cigar Band. Beautifully presented in a luxurious commemorative gift box, this release is a must-have for collectors and aficionados seeking the finest in Cuban cigars, released at the XXV Habanos Festival 2025