Top 8 Cuban Cigars You Must Try This Year

Unveiled at the XXIIIrd edition of the Festival del Habano, the Partagás Linea Maestra Origen is part of the ultra-premium Partagás Linea Maestra line, alongside the Rito and Maestro vitolas.

Made exclusively from tobacco leaves grown in the San Luis region, one of Cuba’s two most prestigious vegas finas, along with San Juan y Martinez, this Corona Gorda (46 x 154 mm) pays tribute to the “Origen,” the finest tobacco in the world. This exceptional blend gives this cigar remarkable aromatic complexity while preserving the brand’s distinctive character.

The Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva – Cosecha 2017 is a special edition that uses the dimensions of the famous Cohiba Espléndidos (47 x 178 mm), while standing out for its exclusive blend. To create this Cuban masterpiece, each leaf was rigorously selected and aged for five years, delivering unparalleled aromatic complexity and depth. This extended aging reveals a rich profile where woody and earthy notes blend harmoniously with spicy, creamy touches.

Presented in a luxurious lacquered box of 15 cigars, this Gran Reserva is produced in a limited series of only 5,000 numbered editions. Each cigar also features NFC technology, a guarantee of authenticity for collectors around the world.

The Montecristo Brillantes is an exceptional limited edition that celebrates the Year of the Dragon. This cigar, in the new “Venerables” format (53 x 128 mm), embodies the sublime alliance between Cuban craftsmanship and the richness of Chinese culture. Designed to offer a refined experience, it is made with premium tobaccos from the finest plantations in Vuelta Abajo.

A product of exceptional craftsmanship, this Gran Robusto stands out for its exemplary construction and its woody, aromatic profile. Wrapped in a sublime dark brown wrapper with a smooth, silky texture, it is presented in sumptuous red and gold boxes, each containing 18 cigars. With only 18,888 boxes produced worldwide, this limited edition is a true collector’s piece for all habanos enthusiasts seeking an extraordinary experience.

Presented at an exclusive evening event held in London by Hunters & Frankau Ltd, the exclusive Habanos distributor for the United Kingdom, the Bolivar Regentes Edición Limitada 2021 is a Limited Edition presented in the Discretos format (52 x 130 mm), a size that has been used only once in Habanos history, for the Partagás Maduro No. 1.

Like all Habanos Limited Editions, it is made from tobaccos aged for at least two years and wears a darker wrapper than traditional Habanos. This unique composition gives it rich and intense aromas of cedar, hickory wood, instant coffee and cereals, offering the palate a complex and thoroughly satisfying smoke. Presented in 25-count slide-lid boxes, this Robusto is marked by pronounced strength, a hallmark of Bolivar cigars and ideal for lovers of bold sensations.

Announced during Habanos World Days 2021, the Quai d’Orsay No. 52 is the latest addition to the brand’s regular catalog. Measuring 156 mm in length with a 52 ring gauge, it introduces a new vitola to the line and is positioned between the Quai d’Orsay No. 50 and the Quai d’Orsay No. 54.

Carefully crafted from exceptional tobaccos grown on the plantations of the prestigious Vuelta Abajo region, this Gran Robusto features a sublime, perfectly stretched semi-oily wrapper. True to Quai d’Orsay’s signature finesse, it delivers a rich and balanced aromatic profile, blending subtle notes of brioche, leather, honey, and forest floor. With light-to-medium strength, this delicate profile promises a sophisticated experience, ideal for enthusiasts seeking refined flavors.

A true masterpiece of Cuban craftsmanship, the El Rey del Mundo Royal Series embodies all the richness and elegance of the finest cigars. Unveiled in December 2023 during a prestigious evening event held in Cyprus, it was specially created for the HABANO & ALMA boutiques.

Meticulously hand-rolled by Cuba’s finest torcedors, this Doble (50 x 155 mm) holds an exquisite selection of the finest tobaccos from the Vuelta Abajo. Its medium-to-full-bodied aromatic profile reveals distinctly Cuban nuances, offering a rich, balanced experience steeped in sophistication.

The Cohiba Ámbar is the latest addition to the prestigious Linea Classica. It is the first time in more than a decade that Cohiba has enriched one of its regular lines with a new cigar. Presented in the new Placeres format (53 x 132 mm), this Robusto Extra stands out for its exceptional composition and elegant pigtail cap. Only tobaccos from the 5 best vegas finas in Cuba were selected for its make-up.

Medium to full-bodied, the Cohiba Ámbar delivers a highly refined experience where deep tobacco flavors meet dry, creamy notes. Thanks to additional barrel fermentation, it delights the palate with unparalleled smoothness, as only Cohiba knows the secret.

With the Punch Triunfos, Punch becomes the 5^th Habanos brand to join the Línea Retro, a cigar range launched in 2017 and distinguished by its retro design inspired by 1970s pocket cigar holders. Presented in elegant aluminum boxes of 5 cigars, this Petit Corona (42 x 129 mm) is made entirely from top-quality tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo.

Mild to medium in strength, it reveals a smooth, generous smoke imbued with elegance and refinement. Its fruity, honeyed aromas gently envelop the palate and deliver a tasting experience of remarkable finesse and complexity.