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Cigar Insider Rates Cuban Edición Limitadas
The Cuban Edición Limitadas hit the market a little later than usual this year, but now that they’re available at tobacconists around the world,...more
Posted: November 9, 2011 By Gregory Mottola
Cuba’s 2011 Regional Cigars—Who Has Them, Who Doesn’t
If you’ve ever wondered what a Quai D’Orsay would taste like in a robusto form or how a Ramon Allones would smoke as a giant pyramid, then this...more
Posted: October 11, 2011 By Gregory Mottola
Obama Extends the U.S. Trade Embargo on Cuba
The United States' trade embargo on Cuba, the longest such restriction in modern history, will continue for another year after President Obama signed...more
Posted: September 15, 2011 By Andrew Nagy
Cuban Cohiba 1966 Cigars Coming in “Days”
The Cohiba 1966 Edición Limitada 2011, a dark, oily and powerful Cuban cigar that impressed in a preview tasting at the Habanos Festival in...more
Posted: September 14, 2011 By David Savona
A Look at Cuba's Limitadas
Every year, the Cuban cigar industry creates a trio of limited-edition cigars. Known as Edición Limitadas, each is a short run shape that draws...more
Posted: September 6, 2011 By David Savona
First Cuban Edición Limitada of 2011 Ships
The first of this year’s Cuban Edición Limitadas—the Hoyo de Monterrey Short Hoyo Pirámides—has been released and is shipping to retailers...more
Posted: August 30, 2011 By Gregory Mottola
Fat Cuban Partagás Being Released
The Partagás Serie E No. 2, the fattest straight-sided Partagás in the Cuban cigar portfolio, is finally ready for sale. The cigar will reach cigar...more
Posted: August 16, 2011 By David Savona
The Return of La Flor de Cano
A new take on the heralded Flor de Cano Short Churchill goes on sale later this month in the United Kingdom. The Flor de Cano Short Robusto 2010, a...more
Posted: June 9, 2011 By David Savona
Counterfeit Behikes—Insider Analysis
The Cohiba Behike BHK is the hottest Cuban cigar on the market. Cigar Aficionado's reigning Cigar of the Year, the small-production smoke is among...more
Posted: June 2, 2011 By David Savona
H. Upmann Royal Robustos Close to Shipping
The H. Upmann Royal Robusto, a new size in the venerable Cuban brand, is nearly ready for market. A Cigar Aficionado tour of Cuba last week found...more
Posted: May 11, 2011 By David Savona
Second Regional Cuban Cigar Arrives in Asia Pacific
Pacific Cigar Ltd., the Habanos S.A. distributor of Cuban cigars for the Asia Pacific region, has finally received its second 2010 regional-edition...more
Posted: March 29, 2011 By Gregory Mottola
Cuba Devalues Peso, Pegs it to U.S. Dollar
Cuba cut the value of the Cuban Convertible Peso by 8 percent yesterday, returning it to equal value with the U.S. dollar. The change, effective...more
Posted: March 15, 2011 By David Savona
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