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November 16th, 2011

In Our Memory Of: La Gloria Cubana Tainos

Although La Gloria Cubana have produced some remarkable cigars in the last few years, it is still one of the less popular brands in the market today. The brand was eshtablished in the late 19th century, taking a long break around the revolution and being re-introduced to the market in 1965. Many have said that the La [...]

Posted in Cuban, La Gloria Cubana, Reviews
By yiorgos

January 10th, 2011

The Lonsdales of Christmas, Day 17 - La Gloria Cubana Medaille d’ or No.2

La Gloria Cubana is another one of Habanos small brands, that accounts for less than 0.5% of the total exported cigars. It was registered in 1885 and since 1945 all La Gloria Cubana cigars are made in the Partagas factory. The blend is considered to be similar to the Partagas blend, but lighter. The brand [...]

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By yiorgos

December 20th, 2010

The Lonsdales of Christmas - Starting Dec 24th

It is Christmas again, and a great time to take out those special cigars from the bottom of the humidor. Last year we went through a robusto for each one of the 12 days of Christmas. It was great fun so I decided to to it again this year, only with a different size. The [...]

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By yiorgos

August 18th, 2010

2011 Regional Editions - Preliminary list

A little later than last year, the preliminary list of the Regional Editions of 2011 has surfaced. Long as always, the list includes 23 vitolas in total, from 12 different brands and for 17 regions.

An interesting addition to the list is the thin and slender “Selectos Finos” from La Escepción, a brand which was discontinued [...]

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By yiorgos

August 12th, 2010

La Gloria Cubana Glorioso - RE United Kingdom

The La Gloria Cubana Glorioso was released in 2008 as part of the Regional Edition program for the UK. The Glorioso was the first ever regional to be released by the brand, so Habanos had to put together an attractive package for this demanding region. The popularity of La Gloria Cubana has been fading in the [...]

Posted in Cuban, La Gloria Cubana, Regional Edition, Reviews
By yiorgos

July 9th, 2010

Vegas Robaina Marshall Vs La Gloria Cubana Delicioso & Vegas Robaina Famoso

The Vegas Robaina Marshall is a regional edition cigar for the Adriatic Region that was released early in 2009, although it was part of the 2008 regional edition list. The Marshall became very popular due to an incredible story which is more or less well known by now and it is a great example of [...]

Posted in Cuban, La Gloria Cubana, Regional Edition, Reviews, Vegas Robaina
By yiorgos

November 24th, 2009

Which is your desert island cigar?

On the last herf, Rob - a fellow BOTL asked me:”which is you desert island cigar”? Without much thought i replied: “The Partagas D no.4″. Then moments later I thought, “Well, maybe the Cohiba Robusto… Or the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill… Or the Cohiba Pyramide 2006… Or the Romeo Churchill… Damn, I can’t make [...]

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By yiorgos

July 24th, 2009

2010 Regional Editions - preliminary list

Only weeks after the 2009 Regional Edition list was finalised, a preliminary list for the 2010 Regional Series has leaked. The total number of vitolas proposed for 2010 is 21, less than the 25 in the 2009 Regional Edition Series. That seems like a good move from Habanos, however the regions granted new vitolas are [...]

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By yiorgos

June 23rd, 2009

2009 Regional Editions - Updated

We might be half way in 2009, but Habanos SA has still to finalize the -longer than ever- list of the Regional Edition cigars. From 15 vitolas in last year’s production, this year’s regional edition series will feature 25 vitolas. 30 vitolas were in the original list, however, five did not make the cut, bringing [...]

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By yiorgos

November 27th, 2008

Cigar deletions in 2009

The production of 2009 will not include 13 vitolas. 60 vitolas were initially considered for deletion, however only 13 “made it” to the list. The list includes:
Bolivar - Bonitas
Bolivar - Inmensas
Bolivar - Coronas Extra
Fonseca - Cosacos
H Upmann - Coronas Junior
H Upmann - Monarcas
Hoyo De Monterrey - Hoyo Du Roi
Montecristo - Joyitas
Partagas - Super Partagas
Partagas - [...]

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By yiorgos