07-Sep-2010
I have been away.
Just to let everyone know I have returned from holidays and will answer all emails within the next few days.
05-Aug-2010
Packaging Codes Updated
The Habanos SA Packaging Codes have been updated and packing examples (together with their website abbreviations) have been added.
04-Aug-2010
Benelux Corrections
The releases for the Benelux regions have been corrected.
The corrections have been confirmed.
03-Aug-2010
Cubacigar-Benelux NV Confirms its 2011 Regional Releases
Cubacigar-Benelux NV has confirmed its 2011 Regional Releases. There are changes to the original published list.
The El Rey del Mundo NL No.1 will be exclusively for the Netherlands; released in 2,500 boxes of SLB10.
The La Gloria Cubana Belux No.1 will now be a Eagle Vitola de Galera (54 x 150) for the Benelux region, released in 3,500 boxes v343B10.
28-Jul-2010
Montecristo Special Release Cigar Images Updated.
The Montecristo Special Release Cigar Images have been added or updated.
26-Jul-2010
Dunhill Exclusive Brands
The Dunhill Exclusive Brands page has now been updated.
26-Jul-2010
2011 Regional Editions Announced
The list of 2011 Regional Editions have been announced. 21 Cigars are proposed at this stage.
15-Jul-2010
ICT Machine-made Brands & Cigars
The website is currently being modified to include:
ICT Brands
Belinda
Guantanamera
Troya
ICT Mini Cigars
Mini
Club
Puritos
01-Jul-2010
The first 2010 Regional Edition for Benelux has arrived
La Casa del Habano Luxembourg has advised that the first 2010 Regional Edition for Benelux has been released.
This is the first regional release for the Fonseca brand.
It is the Fonseca No.4, a 48 x 125 Hermosos No.4, with 1600 numbered boxes of 25 made. Pricing is in the order of €210 per box.
14-Jun-2010
Vegueros Brand Updated
The Vegueros brand images and notes have been upgraded. Images are of actual cigars and are click-able to display large images.
27-May-2010
Por Larrañaga Bands Updated.
The Por Larrañaga cigar bands have now been updated. The cigar images will be done next. The band for machine-made cigars is shown below.
26-May-2010
Juan López Updated
The Juan López brand page has now been updated with new images.
26-May-2010
2009 Partagas Serie P No. 1 Travel Retail Ceramic Jar
The 2009 Partagas Serie P No. 1 Travel Retail Ceramic Jar has now been released.
25-May-2010
Ramon Allones Belicosos Regional Edition Germany 2010
LCDH Hamburg has announsed the first 2010 regional edition release.
"A blast from the past. The master blender at Partagas explained in detail that the tobacco blend for this German Regional Edition is made with specifications from the 1950's. The first old style Havana cigar made since decades. Packed, fully aromatic and of great potential. A truely unique Havana."
09-May-2010
El Rey del Mundo
The El Rey del Mundo details, images, etc have now been updated.
05-May-2010
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05-May-2010
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05-May-2010
Diplomáticos Brand Photos Updated
New images have been added, with improved colour.
05-May-2010
Diplomáticos Brand Photos Updated
New images have been added, with improved colour.
14-Apr-2010
Cohiba Behike Images
Images added for the new Cohiba Behike line.
14-Apr-2010
Trinidad Section Updated
The Trinidad brand section has now been updated. It has been extended to include two Special releases & Event cigars....Diplomatic Gift cigars and the Dinner of the Century cigars.
13-Apr-2010
Bolivar Listing
The Bolivar cigar list has now been finalised.
04-Apr-2010
H. Upmann Noellas in Glass Jars
La Casa del Habana, Hamburg, Germany has released the following information:
NEW - back after 20 Years - H. Upmann Noellas in Glass Jar.
After almost 20 years Habanos SA has started making these historical cigars again. The cigars (in Cosacos size) develop a unique flavour when left in the airtight jar. Noellas are 42 ring by 135mm.
They are expected to be released May 2010, and should be priced around €285 per Jar.
02-Mar-2010
2009 Regional Edition for Cuba Released
C.Gars Ltd of London, UK has advised that the 2009 Regional Edition for Cuba has been released.
It comprises 25 Deliciosos (48 x 127 - Hermosos No.4) in ceramic jars, of which 2,000 have been produced.
26-Feb-2010
2010 Regional Editions for Benelux Confirmed.
LCDH Luxembourg has advised that the 2010 Regional Editions for Benelux have been confirmed.
These are a Fonseca "Fonseca No.4" (a 48 x 127 Gorditos) and a Juan Lopez "Selección No.3 (a 52 x 110 Petit Edmundo).
The Fonseca will be available in B25 and the Juan Lopez SLB25. Numbers to be produced have not yet been released.
05-Feb-2010
2010 German Regional Editions
La Casa del Habana, Hamburg, Germany has announced that the two 2010 German Regional Editions have now been confirmed.
These are a Por Larrañaga Robusto (a 50 x 124 Robusto ) available in SLB25s, and a Ramon Allones Belicosos (a 52 x 140 Campanas) available in B25s.
Numbers to be produced have not yet been released.
30-Jan-2010
2010 Release Confirmation
C.Gars Ltd of London, UK has suppled information and confirmation of the majority of releases for 2010, including the UK Regional Editions. For details see the 2010 Cigar Program.
02-Dec-2009
2008 La Gloria Cubana Marshall now a Vegas Robaina
Advice has been received form the Adriatic distributors Camelot d.o.o. regarding the proposed 2008 La Gloria Cubana Marshall release.
Because of trade mark problems, the release was changed to Vegas Robaina, as Swedish Match registered the La Gloria Cubana trademark in Croatia before Habanos SA).
The already produced boxes were re-branded by adding a metal plate to the boxes (343B10) to cover the La Gloria Cubana brand. The Vegas Robaina Marshalls have now been released. The boxes (I have seen) are marked TEB SEP08.
13-Nov-2009
2009 Regional Editions for Canada
Cigar Chief of Ontario, Canada has advised that both of the 2009 Regional Editions for Canada have now been released.
The releases are a Ramon Allones - Petit Unicos (a 50 x 127 petit pyramid); and a Vegas Robaina - Petit Robaina (a 52 x 110 petit robusto).
Both releases comprised 1,200 semi-boite nature boxes of 25.
12-Nov-2009
2009 Punch Small Club Regional Edition
The Punch Small Club was originally proposed as a 2009 Benelux regional release, but has been released as a French regional release. There will be 8,000 boxes of 10 released.
19-Oct-2009
2009 Asia Pacific Regional Edition
Cigar Czar of Queensland, Australia, has announced that the second and final Regional Edition for Asia Pacific has been released; the Saint Luis Rey Pacificos, a 52 x 156 Pyramid. There will be 4,000 SLB25 boxes produced.
15-Oct-2009
Gran Reserva Series Release
The first in the new Gran Reserva Series has now been released, the Cohiba Siglo VI size, in boxes of 15.
15-Oct-2009
Gran Reserva Series Release
The first in the new Gran Reserva Series has now been released, the Cohiba Siglo VI size, in boxes of 15.
09-Oct-2009
2009 Swiss Regional Editions
Top Cubans of Geneva, Switzerland have announced that the following 2009 Swiss Regional Editions are now available.
Por Larrañaga Valiosos (a 52 x 156 Piramides). There are 2,400 numbered BN25 available.
Punch Poderosos (a 54 x 164 Sublimes). There are 2,400 numbered SLB25 available.
07-Oct-2009
2009 German Regional Editions
La Casa del Habana, Hamburg, Germany has announced that the second of the German Regional Editions has now been released.
Bolivar 5ta Avenida (a 50 x 184 - 109). There will be 3,000 numbered B20 boxes produced.
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