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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 [...]

Posted in News
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

July 6th, 2010

Bolivar Greco - RE Greece & Cyprus

The Bolivar Greco is the first ever Regional Edition cigar to be allocated to Greece & Cyprus. Originally, the intention was for the name of the cigar to be “El Greco”, after the famous painter and architect of greek origins, but was then changed to “Greco” possibly due to copyright reasons. The Greco was released [...]

Posted in Bolivar, Cuban, Regional Edition, Reviews
By Yiorgos

April 22nd, 2010

El Rey del Mundo Choix de L’Epoque - UK Regional Edition

The El Rey del Mundo Choix de L’Epoque is the latest addition to the series of UK regional editions. Following the tradition of naming the UK regional cigars with difficult to pronounce names, Habanos and Hunters and Frankau decided to give this cigar a French name, translating “The Choice of the Age”. Released in [...]

Posted in Cuban, El Rey Del Mundo, Regional Edition, Reviews
By Yiorgos

November 20th, 2009

Bolivar Short Bolivar - RE Asia Pacific

The Short Bolivar is one of the latest additions into the long list of regional edition cigars from Bolivar. It was released in 2008 for Pacific Cigar in the Asia & Pacific region. The Short Bolivar is a Petit Edmundo, measuring 4.3″ by 52 ring gauge. 7,400 SLB cabinets of 25 cigars were released last [...]

Posted in Bolivar, Cuban, Regional Edition, Reviews
By Yiorgos

November 15th, 2009

Ramon Allones Especial de Allones - French RE

Ramon Allones have been one of the most popular brands amongst the Regional Edition series. They have been in featured in the series since the very first year that the Regional Edition series have appeared (2005), having produced no less than 11 vitolas, designated for this release. The Especial de Allones was released in 2008, as [...]

Posted in Cuban, Ramon Allones, Regional Edition, Reviews
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

May 10th, 2009

First Cigars.ie Herf - May 8th 2009, Georges Bistro, Dublin

The first ever cigars.ie herf took place on Thursday May 8th 2009 in George’s Bistro, Sth Fredrick street D2. Rob, Andy, Harry and myself were the only ones that could make it on the night. Although only four of us, we smoked enough cigars for everybody that wasn’t there.
With all of us being total cigarheads [...]

Posted in Herfs, News
By Yiorgos

April 4th, 2009

Ramon Allones Gran Robusto - RE Benelux

The first cigar that I was going to look for, on my recent trip to Belgium was going to be the Ramon Allones Gran Robusto, the only Regional Edition cigar for the Benelux region. The Gran Robusto was first released in 2007, in boxes of 25 and cabinets of 50. 600 and 204 of each [...]

Posted in Cuban, Ramon Allones, Regional Edition, Reviews
By Yiorgos