What Are Regional Editions, Really?

[Cigar-aficionado]

Maybe Habanos use the LE and RE system to test new vitolas etc as some of them appear later in the normal lines. They usually do have darker wrappers but I agree that the main idea is marketing and getting people to buy something they perceive as rare

[Drewmidorn]

I usually buy a couple of the Regional editions if I'm overseas. I was in Paris a couple of weeks ago and picked up the REs in La Civette... I haven't smoked any of them yet, but a couple are very unusual sizes.

[TJCoro]

You don't say?

Well excuse me senor fancy pants for trying to spark some real conversation about cigars other than selling. I will turn in my moderator badge tomorrow morning. (wah-wah-waaaaaah)

Good Point, senor spud.....keep your stinkin' modulator's badge.

Besides, you ain't got nuttin' worth sellin', anywayz.

[nicwing]

I found this note from the recent Hunters and Frankau event at 10 Manc which explains I think:

Each year Habanos s.a. in Cuba releases a number of exceptional cigars known as Ediciones Limitadas or Limited Editions.

Since 2000 when the first series of four Limited Edition cigars was presented, a further three to five releases have been made annually, except in 2002. To date thirty-three different cigars have been produced that merit this sought-after title. The year of release is identified on a second band.

The characteristics of a Limited Edition are that:

- They are made by the most celebrated houses in Havana;
- in rare sizes;
- using dark coloured wrapper leaves;
- and using extra aged tobaccos.


Each cigar is made only during the year for which it is designated. The exact quantities made of each release is not declared because the Cuban industry cannot tell how many cigars of each size it will be able to make until the bales of specially aged wrapper leaves are opened and graded for colour.

Hope that helps.

[larrysputnik]

I found this note from the recent Hunters and Frankau event at 10 Manc which explains I think:

Each year Habanos s.a. in Cuba releases a number of exceptional cigars known as Ediciones Limitadas or Limited Editions.

Since 2000 when the first series of four Limited Edition cigars was presented, a further three to five releases have been made annually, except in 2002. To date thirty-three different cigars have been produced that merit this sought-after title. The year of release is identified on a second band.

The characteristics of a Limited Edition are that:

- They are made by the most celebrated houses in Havana;
- in rare sizes;
- using dark coloured wrapper leaves;
- and using extra aged tobaccos.


Each cigar is made only during the year for which it is designated. The exact quantities made of each release is not declared because the Cuban industry cannot tell how many cigars of each size it will be able to make until the bales of specially aged wrapper leaves are opened and graded for colour.

Hope that helps.

Well now at least someone on this fine forum has a bit of talent in googling. Lord knows I suck at it.

Very insightful Mr. Nicwing. I wish that the REs and LEs would be promoted with how long the tobacco is aged. I think that would be an important selling point.

Your thoughts fellow smokers?

[nicwing]

Just a quick point, I didn't Google this, I had to retype it from an H&F hand out. I know, sad git. More on the way over at the 2011 LE Thread!!

[larrysputnik]

I'm heading over there right now...

[nicwing]

Still working on it Larry, it will be my master work. Should be ready tomorrow.
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[larrysputnik]

Then I shall return tomorrow...

[TJCoro]

STOP THE MADDNESS, YOU TWO!

SENORS SPUD AND BROKENWING....

YOU 2 ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!

[Kdot]

They are fancy bands aren't they? But who really thinks smoking looks cool anymore. We do it for self-indulgence, am I right lads?

I smoke cause it relaxes me plus i love the experiance...i tend not to smoke in the open i.e walking around town centre with a big brown stick sticking out my gob as it draws unwanted attention around these parts and my boxing days are behind me

however i stand by the cool factor for LE & REs in fact i would go as far and give em kdot's offical stamp of coolness.

[larrysputnik]

I smoke cause it relaxes me plus i love the experiance...i tend not to smoke in the open i.e walking around town centre with a big brown stick sticking out my gob as it draws unwanted attention around these parts and my boxing days are behind me

however i stand by the cool factor for LE & REs in fact i would go as far and give em kdot's offical stamp of coolness.

How do I get one of those?

[monkey66]

I think they do on LE's? 2 years for wrappers (sometimes more) and fillers vary (but usually stated).

Very insightful Mr. Nicwing. I wish that the REs and LEs would be promoted with how long the tobacco is aged. I think that would be an important selling point.

Your thoughts fellow smokers?

[nicwing]

More info (including the filler) now posted on the LE 2011 thread Monk!

[larrysputnik]

I think they do on LE's? 2 years for wrappers (sometimes more) and fillers vary (but usually stated).

Well for the LEs, maybe, though I have never seen that promoted. Maybe written in cigar reviews, but where else?

And REs?