The Punch Super Robustos is a regional edition originally released by Habanos in 2006. This new vitola from this prestigious brand is exclusively handmade for Habanos lovers in Asia Pacific markets only. The Punch Super Robustos are issued as a limited release of 2140 numbered cases of both 25 and 50 cabinet boxes. A beautiful hand rolled cigar with a rich, oily wrapper with the unique limited double band confirming; Exclusivo Asia Pacifico. The construction of this cigar is absolutely perfect and the drink accompanying this gorgeous vitola for the review was a Heineken Draught served from the 5 litre mini keg.

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We recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Chris Trotter from The Cigar Alliance. Our interview was included in Episode 19 which was published earlier this month. Check out our interview here: Cigar Alliance Podcast - Episode 19.

We wanted to pass on our thanks to Chris for inviting us on his show. We really enjoyed the experience.. thank you! The Cigar Alliance is a great source of cigar information and we love kicking back, relaxing and listening to Chris. We recommend subscribing to The Cigar Alliance Podcast and listening to past episodes.

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The Hoyo de Monterrey Regalos Limited Edition was released by Habanos in 2007 and is presented in an unvarnished slide lid box of 25 cigars in two layers. The Regalos, as with all limited edition Habanos cigars, are not part of the usual range of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand. The careful selection of a two year aged wrapper from the upper level of the Cuban plant gives this release a darker colour which sets them apart from other HDM cigars. Binder and filler leaves used for the making of these limited edition cigars have also been aged for two years adding to its character. Having said that we had certainly looked forward to reviewing the HDM Regalos and partnering the Regalos for the review was ’The Yearling’ 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon from Rymill. 

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In 2003 Habanos S.A. released the Combinacciones Selección Piramides 5s case. This case contains five piramides of the most well known Habanos brands including Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Partagás and Hoyo de Monterrey.

This vitola measures 156 mm in length with a ring gauge of 52 and is currently available under the Montecristo banner as the Montecristo No.2. For the other four brands however this vitola is only available in the Combinacciones Selección Piramides case which incidentally also contains a humidifier to help maintain optimal storage conditions. For the review we’ll focus on the Cohiba Piramide which as previously mentioned is only available in the Combinacciones Seleccion Piramides 5s case.

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