News — Cigars

This panatella (152 mm x 38) will arrive in shops in the Swiss Confederation next week. Announced in 2023, the Por Larrañaga Intemporales RE Switzerland is finally coming to Swiss shops. This is a 152 mm long panatella with a 38 ring gauge (factory name: laguito No. 2). This is a rare size in the regular Habanos catalog, identical to

The Gloria Cubana Serie Brasil N° 3 RE Brazil has been available in the country for a few weeks.   The Gloria Cubana Serie Brasil No. 3 is the third Habanos regional edition reserved for Brazil. This figurado cigar, 140 mm long with a 52 ring gauge, has been available in tobacconists across the country for a few weeks. This

The new Habanos regional edition for Bulgaria was presented last weekend in Sofia. The Ramon Allones Rosa Bulgara is the new regional edition exclusive to Bulgaria. It’s a grand robusto, 162 mm long with a 52 ring gauge (factory name: capuleto), a very rare format in the Cuban catalog and a first for the brand, as is the concept behind

Announced in 2019, this cigar, reserved for La Casa del Habano franchises and Habanos Specialists stores, was until now practically impossible to find.   Some Cohiba Novedosos (LCDH + HS) have been available for a few days in the Principality of Andorra – and they are practically the first examples available worldwide since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented

The 2018 regional edition returns to Spanish cigar shops after several years of aging.   First released in 2020, the La Flor de Cano Mágicos RE Spain 2018 is being reissued under the Fuera de Serie concept – which can be translated as “exceptional” – developed by Tabacalera, a co-shareholder of Habanos S.A. and the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars

The limited edition celebrating the brand’s 185th anniversary is available in French cigar shops. A few months after its global launch in Cyprus, the Punch Princesas Limited Edition 2025 is now available in France. Presented in boxes of 20, this grand robusto (135 mm x 50) celebrates the brand’s 185th anniversary. This new size for the brand is known in

Given the introduction of plain packaging in a few weeks, the Bolivar Generales is probably the last regional edition in Belgium for a long time.   Released just a few days ago, the Bolivar Generales RE Belgium-Luxembourg 2025 is likely the last regional edition in Belgium for a long time. The country will impose plain packaging on handmade cigars starting

As with the first edition, 500 numbered boxes are reserved exclusively for Zino stores in Abidjan.   Following the Horacio Marfiloso exclusive to Cote d’Ivoire and launched in 2022, Zino Cigares, which has seven boutiques and a smoking lounge in Abidjan, announces the release of the Marfiloso II. The Horacio Marfiloso II retains the same vitola (133 mm x 66),

Made in Honduras, Oscar Valladares cigars are distributed in French cigar shops by Volutes & Vitoles.   Oscar Valladares cigars have arrived in France, distributed by Volutes & Vitoles. Four lines are now available in French tobacconists: the Leaf by Oscar Toro (152 mm x 52 mm) in Connecticut, Maduro, Sumatra, and Corojo. Retail price: €22 each. These cigars, presented

The final installment of a trilogy that revived this Cuban label exclusively for the Italian market, this regional edition commemorates the 25th anniversary of the local distributor.   Unveiled last week to mark the 20th anniversary of La Casa del Habano Milano, La Escepción Selectos Reales RE Italy 2025 celebrates 25 years of Diadema S.p.A., the Habanos exclusive distributor in

Now distributed by Volutes & Vitoles, J.C. Newman cigars are making their return to the French market.   Since April 1st, around fifteen J.C. Newman products have been available in France. Distribution is now handled by Volutes & Vitoles. “My family has had a love for France for more than 60 years,” said four-generation owner Drew Newman to L’Amateur. “In

Taking its title from a Latin music standard, this sixth regional edition Mexico will be available for purchase from April 25th.   Juan López Bésame Mucho, the sixth regional edition reserved for Mexico, will be presented to the public on April 24th and available the following day in tobacconists across the country, announces IEPT, the Habanos exclusive distributor in Mexico. This

The marketing of the very first Monaco regional edition began a few weeks ago.   The Ramon Allones Casino RE Monaco 2025 has been available in tobacconists across the principality for a few weeks, Philippe Gatti, director of the Monaco Tobacco and Match Authority, confirmed to L’Amateur. It is a grand robusto cigar, 130 mm long with a ring gauge

In a country where the cigar market is booming, the Swiss brand presented its first exclusive edition. “Visiting Ho Chi Minh City today, I was struck by its incredible dynamism. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Avanti Group boutiques, where everything is driven by passion, dedication, rigor and perfection. Since the start of our partnership in 2021, our sales have increased

This new range, adorned with a black band, is composed entirely of Dominican tobaccos. The three sizes are unusual in the Swiss brand’s catalog.   Nicaragua, Yamasa, Escurio, and now Puro Dominicano. Davidoff’s black rings welcome a new line whose blend is, as its name suggests, 100% Dominican. The tobaccos originate from six different regions of the country, the Swiss

This grand robusto joins the regular catalogue of Hoyo de Monterrey, one of the six global brands of Habanos S.A. Premiered on November 12th in Saarbrücken, western Germany, the Hoyo de Montrerrey Le Hoyo de San Luís, a new addition to the brand’s regular catalog, is finally available in stores across the country, announces Fifth Avenue Trading, the exclusive distributor

This double-figurado Dominican puro is offered at an attractive price.   Colorful packaging for this special edition VegaFina Serie 2 San Juan de la Maguana, available in Spain for a few days now. As its name suggests, this Dominican puro incorporates leaves from the San Juan de la Maguana valley, located in the west of the country. It is a

This grand robusto is available only in shops on the island, Habanos S.A. tells L’Amateur.   The Juan López Seleccion Cubana ER Cuba 2023 is the new limited edition reserved for the Cuban domestic market. It was presented in Havana on January 31st and is available in stores across the island since early March, according to Habanos S.A. It is