February 27, 2013 — Habanos s.a. congratulates itself: the Habanos Festival reaches its 15th Anniversary. And although the Auction of the Habanos Humidor took place for the first time in 1994, it is also a good occasion to celebrate this event that by its own right has become one of the most important moments of the Habanos Festival.

Once more, the humidor lots of this auction pay tribute to the world best-known Habanos brands: Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagás, Romeo y Julieta, Hoyo de Monterrey and H.Upmann. The humidors that form these lots are work of art for two important reasons that make them unique pieces: for what they keep inside and for their external beauty. On their inside they treasure an exquisite selection of flagship vitolas that were and still are the most sought-after; others that sometime were exclusive, as well as the vitolas that always are memorable, the most famous.

All Habanos contained in the humidors of this Auction were made by the best cigar rollers of the factory of the headquarters of each brand, participating the most expert master blenders in the preparation of the blend. In the same way, the most experienced quality specialists of Habanos s.a. participated in their selection. We hope that all the work and skill of those who dedicated their experience to achieve the making of these works of art will be appreciated and enjoyed by the persons who so generously participate in this auction.

Once more, Tabacuba and Habanos s.a. express their gratitude to all the participants for their contribution to the health of the Cuban people, since the revenue raised here will be all donated to the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba: a gesture of generosity and humanity from all of you, the eternal enthusiasts of the Habano.

We also appreciate the collaboration of those institutions and artists who have made it possible to celebrate this event, as well as of all those persons who contributed by donating their unique work of art to make more valuable the lots of this auction. Our gratitude to all of them. Thank you very much.

H Upmann Humidor

Lot No. 1 – H. Upmann Humidor

About the brand:
H. Upmann is one of the oldest brands of Habanos. Established in 1844, its range of vitolas strikes an ideal balance between its flavor, light to medium, and the unmistakable aroma and taste of its Habanos. The Habanos of H.Upmann have their own personality. Beauty, sobriety and elegance are characteristics of the presentations of the packages of this so Antique brand.

All H. Upmann vitolas are made Totally Handmade (Totalmente a Mano) with long filler leaves grown in selected fields in Vuelta Abajo, the best tobacco region in Cuba.

Characteristics of the H.Upmann Humidor:
This humidor recreates the old H.Upmann factory, located at 405 Amistad Street, in La Habana Vieja. The piece was designed and totally made in an artisanal technique, using mainly Cuban cedar, a Cuban wood highly appreciated for making the Habanos boxes; in addition, decorated with molds and details in mahogany. The brand logo is highlighted in its upper part and inside the humidor with its 13 drawers containing 350 Habanos.

Inside the humidor there is a humidification system capable of conserving all its Habanos in optimal conditions. The piece also has a table, made with precious Cuban woods.

Dimensions of the work of art:
Humidor 100 x 90 x 60 cm. Table: 60 x 100 x 70 cm.

Description of the Habanos:
This humidor contains 350 Habanos, including among others: 25 Sir Winston (47 ring gauge x 178 mm long), the flagship vitola of the H.Upmann brand; 25 Magnum Especial (55 ring gauge x 170 mm long), 25 Magnum 46 (46 ring gauge x 143 mm long), Connoisseur No. 1 (48 ring gauge x 127 mm long), 25 Upmann No. 2 (52 ring gauge x 156 mm long), 25 Magnum 50 (50 ring gauge x 160 mm long), 25 Half Corona (44 ring gauge x 90 mm long), which are vitolas of the brand’s standard portfolio; 25 Noellas (42 ring gauge x 135 mm long), 25 Grandes (49 ring gauge x 168 mm long), 25 Regalías (42 ring gauge x 129 mm long). In addition, it contains 50 Connoisseur A (52 ring gauge x 140 mm long), one exclusive vitola made for La Casa del Habano Franchise Network and Royal Robustos (52 ring gauge x 135 mm long) and25 Prominentes (49 ring gauge x 194 mm long), a vitola especially made for this humidor.

All these vitolas have been made exclusively for this humidor by cigar roller masters of the H.Upmann factory, the headquarters of the brand.

Humidor Author’s information:
Alberto Santana Neury Ges is a self-taught artisan. He belongs to the Cuban Association of Artisans and Artists, ACAA. He has won several national and international handicrafts awards, including the Handicrafts Award at the Ibero-American Fair of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Many of his works decorate the private collections in different countries of the world. He has participated with his works in several auctions of the Habanos Festival.

Hoyo de Monterrey Humidor

Lot No. 2 – Hoyo de Monterrey Humidor

About the brand:
Hoyo de Monterrey is the brand of Habanos whose origin is directly linked to the plantation that it was named after. Located in San Juan y Martinez, in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco region in Pinar del Rio, this plantation still exists and grows first class Cuban tobacco. Records of the brand date back to 1865.

The most knowledgeable aficionados of cigars from Hoyo de Monterrey appreciate their formats for the smooth taste of their blend and their characteristic aroma. It is the brand for the many smokers who prefer lighter tasting Habanos. All Hoyo de Monterrey cigar vitolas are Totally Handmade (Totalmente a Mano) with long filler leaf tobaccos from the Vuelta Abajo region.

Characteristics of the Hoyo de Monterrey humidor:
A tobacco leaf has been the motif and inspiration of the artist to represent in this Humidor the origin of the Cuban cigar and particularly its relation to the Hoyo de Monterrey brand. Its simple, original design combines in harmonious and elegant fashion the art of the Habano with Cuban craftsmanship, achieving balance and softness, two characteristics of the Habanos of Hoyo de Monterrey brand. Cuban precious woods, cedar and mahogany, were used in its construction, combining traditional carpentry and cabinetmaking techniques with sculpting and carving.

On its upper part, where the brand iron is highlighted, the humidor contains an exhibition case with a humidification system with a storing capacity for 350 Habanos. On the front part is a set of 12 drawers with a capacity for 350 Habanos.

Dimensions of the humidor art:
134 cm x 87 cm x 60 cm.

Description of the Habanos:
This work of art contains 350 Habanos of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand, including among others: 50 Grand Epicure (55 ring gauge x 130 mm long) , a vitola selected for Edición Limitada 2013; 25 Epicure Especial (50 ring gauge x 141 mm long), 25 Palmas Extra (40 ring gauge x 140 mm long), 25 Petit Robustos (50 ring gauge x 102 mm long), 25 Epicure No.1 (46 ring gauge x 143 mm long), 25 Epicure No.2 (50 ring gauge x 124 mm long) and 25 Epicure de Luxe (52 ring gauge x 115 mm long), an exclusive product for La Casa del Habano Franchise Network. In addition, it contains 25 Gran Pirámide (57 ring gauge x 160 mm long), 25 Double Coronas (49 ring gauge x 194 mm long), 25 Monterrey (55 ring gauge x 182 mm long), 25 Diademas (55 ring gauge x 233 mm long), 25 “109” (50 ring gauge x 184 mm long) and 25 Particulares (47 ring gauge x 235 mm long), the special vitolas that have been launched to the market only as specialties.

All these vitolas have been made by cigar roller masters of La Corona factory, the headquarters of Hoyo de Monterrey.

Author ́s information:
This humidor was designed and developed by artists Marlene Silvera Segura and Moisés González Acosta. Marlene Silvera Segura is a sculptor, who graduated from San Alejandro School of Art and Design Institute. She is a member of FCNC. Moisés González Acosta is a self-taught artist, but his work has been recognized and honored. The works of both artists decorate many smoking rooms, and Casas del Habano lounges and protocol rooms around the world. They have participated in auctions and other activities of great importance for Habanos s.a.

Romeo y Julieta Humidor

Lot No. 3 – Romeo y Julieta Humidor + complete Romeo y Julieta Sagardelos chinaware

About the brand:
Romeo y Julieta, as Habanos brand, was created in 1875. Undoubtedly, this name was inspired by the tragedy play of the same name, written by the English playwright William Shakespeare. In this sense the brand not only provides the enjoyment and delight for its most loyal enthusiasts but also make them to dream.

Among the Habanos brands, Romeo y Julieta is characterized by a wide range of sizes Totally Handmade (Totalmente a Mano) with leaves grown on the tobacco plantations of Vuelta Abajo, known worldwide as the best Cuban tobacco region, in Pinar del Río. Romeo y Julieta is a classic medium flavor Habano.

Characteristics of the work of art:
The Humidor recreates the atmosphere of the balcony scene of the romantic love story of Romeo y Julieta, image known all over the world, as well as the Habanos brand that bears the same name. The scene is a sculpture made with different types of precious Cuban woods – cedar, mahogany and dagame – in several colors to achieve contrast and natural beauty. The skin and hair of the protagonists are worked in ivory.

The drawers and doors of the humidor are operated with a magnetic stopping device to avoid damaging the sculpture with their opening. The humidor has 16 horizontal sliding drawers, plus three drawers for humification systems. Due to its design, this humidor can serve as decorative furniture in rooms for smokers.

Dimensions of the work:
1.47 m high, 1.80 m long and 0.80 m deep.

Description of the Habanos:
This excellent piece contains 350 Habanos of Romeo y Julieta brand, including among others: 20 Belicosos (52 ring gauge x 140 mm long), 20 Cazadores (43 ring gauge x 162 mm long), 20 Cedros de Luxe No.1 (42 ring gauge x 165 mm long), 20 Exhibición No.3 (46 ring gauge x 143 mm long), 20 Exhibición No.4 (48 ring gauge x 127 mm long); 20 Short Churchills (50 ring gauge x 124 mm long), 20 Petit Churchills (50 ring gauge x 102 mm long), 20 Wide Churchills (55 ring gauge x 130 mm long), vitolas that make up the Churchill Series of the brand; in addition, 20 Julietas (33 ring gauge x 120 mm long), a vitola launched to the market in 2008 with great acceptance by the brand’s enthusiasts; 50 Romeo de Luxe (52 ring gauge x 162 mm long), vitola belonging to Edición Limitada 2013, and vitolas that were specialties, such as 20 Romeo (52 ring gauge x 162 mm long), 20 Petit Pirámides (50 ring gauge x 127 mm long), 20 Hermosos No.2 (48 ring gauge x 157 mm long), 20 Fabulosos No.6 (52 ring gauge x 180 mm long) and 20 Exhibición No. 2 (49 ring gauge x 194 mm long). As exclusivity, 20 Churchills (47 ring gauge x 178 mm long) Reserva of 2012.

All the vitolas have been made by cigar roller masters of La Corona factory.

Author’s information:
It is the work of the “JGARRIDOC” group represented by Julio César Garrido Correa, artist and craftsman of the Cuban Fund for Cultural Property (FCBC), Filial Pinar del Rio. He has participated in several international exhibitions in countries like Spain, France and Belgium. Some of his works have been auctioned at previous Habanos Festivals; others are part of private collections in several countries around the world.

The Romeo y Julieta chinaware.
Unique and new chinaware designed and produced especially for the Auction of the 15th HABANOS FESTIVAL. This table service in high temperature porcelain, developed by the Design Department of the O Castro ceramic factory of the Sargadelos entrepreneurial Group, has been inlaid with the logo of Romeo y Julieta brand in brown and cobalt blue.

This chinaware includes a table porcelain humidor with a hygrometer lid and a humidifying piece also in porcelain, inserted in the proper lid, and a 30-cm diameter ashtray for Habanos, in addition to the following pieces:

  • 1 soup tureen
  • 1 salad bowl
  • 1 sauceboat
  • 12 dinner plates (diameter 27 mm) with blue fringe and brand overlay
  • 6 soup plates (diameter 20 mm) with blue fringe and brand overlay
  • 6 dessert plates
  • 1 large platter (dimensions 485 mm) with brand overlay
  • 1 medium platter (dimensions 405 mm) with brand overlay
  • 1 Pax coffee pot with blue fringe and Romeo y Julieta brand overlay,
  • Capacity, 1200 cc
  • 1 milk jug
  • 1 sugar bowl
  • 12 cups with plate (diameter 12 cm)
  • The porcelain humidor, with Romeo y Julieta outlined logo overlay, is designed for storing approximately 40 Churchills.

About Sargadelos Ceramics:
The first Sargadelos ceramics were produced in 1794 by the initiative of the erudit Antonio Raimundo Ibáñez, relevant figure in the first Spanish industrialization. With more than 200 years of experience in the ceramic production, Sargadelos has been introducing its products in Cuba since the first decades of the 19th century. The Sargadelos chinaware and ornamental objects, included in the important Serie Paisajes Románticos (Romantic Landscapes Series), with images and decorative elements inspired in ancient engravings of Cuban origin, soon became part of the household goods of the emerging Cuban bourgeoisie of that time.

The Industrial Complex of Cerámicas do Castro, in Sada (A Coruña), began its activities in 1949 with the creation of the first factory of the new Sargadelos. Sargadelos factory is world renowned for its production of unique pieces: plates, cups and platters. A long process of production and exquisite finishing of the pieces characteize the products of the firm.

Partagas Humidor

Lot No. 4 – Partagás Humidor

About the brand:
Among the most well known brands of Habanos Partagás is, undoubtedly, the one that the best represents the unique character of the nature of the Cuban cigar. Since 1845, the vitolas of this brand are made in the worldwide famous Partagás factory.

The character of its blend is of an unmistakable richness and aroma. That is why, Partagás, after over a century and a half remains the favorite brand for those who enjoy more intense flavors.

All the vitolas of this brand are Totally Handmde (Totalmente a Mano) with long filler tobacco leaves from the fields of Vuelta Abajo in the westernmost part of the island of Cuba.

Characteristics of the Humidor:
Humidor whose design was inspired in the Spanish Renaissance Bargas style, so its image corresponds, in elegant and suggestive form, to the nature of the Partagás brand. This piece was totally made by hand from Cuban cedar and mahogany. These are two types of Cuban precious woods characterized by their aroma and color that have been historically used to make cases, humidors and other packagings to conserve the Habanos since the 19th century. Among the carpentry techniques employed, the carving, low and high relief and marquetry inlaying for the logo and brand iron were used.

A wide opening on the front part allows access and conservation of more than 300 Habanos.

Humidor dimensions:
100 x 70 x 60 cm, table included.

Description of the Habanos:
This humidor contains 350 Habanos, including among others: 20 Serie D No.5 (50 ring gauge x 110 mm long), 20 Serie E No.2 (54 ring gauge x 140 mm long), 20 Serie D No.4 (50 ring gauge x 124 mm long) and 20 Serie P No.2 (52 ring gauge x 156 mm long), flagship vitolas of the Partagás Series; in addition, 20 “8-9-8” (43 ring gauge x 170 mm long), recognized by its peculiar presentation; 20 Habaneros (39 ring gauge x 125 mm long), 20 Partagás de Luxe (40 ring gauge x 140 mm long), 20 Petit Coronas Especiales (42 ring gauge x 132 mm long), 20 Presidentes (47 ring gauge x 178 mm long), 20 Shorts (42 ring gauge x 110 mm long), 20 Super Partagás (40 ring gauge x 140 mm long), 20 Churchills de Luxe (47 ring gauge x 178 mm long), 20 Salomones (57 ring gauge x 184 mm long), an exclusive product for La Casa del Habano Franchise Network and the special vitolas 20 Sobresalientes (53 ring gauge x 153 mm long), a vitola that made up the Réplica Antigua 2007 as exclusive product for La Casa del Habano and 20 Robustos Extra (50 ring gauge x 155 mm long). As exclusiveness it contains 50 Lusitanias Gran Reserva (49 ring gauge x 194 mm long), a new product to be launched to the market in 2013.

All the vitolas have been made by cigar roller masters of the Partagás factory, headquarters of this brand.

Humidor Author’s information:
Alberto Santana Neury Ges is a self-taught artisan. He belongs to the Cuban Association of Artisans and Artists, ACAA. He has won several national and international handicrafts awards, including the Handicrafts Award at the Ibero-American Fair of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Many of his works decorate the private collections in different countries of the world. He has participated with his works in several auctions of the Habanos Festival.

Montecristo Humidor

Lot No. 5 – Montecristo Humidor

About the brand:
Montecristo is the best known brand of Habanosthroughout the world.

The origin of its name is part of the history and culture of the Cuban cigar: thanks to the readings in the factory from Alexandre Dumas’ book “The Count of Monte Cristo, the rollers came to appreciate the novel so much that it was decided to put the name of its hero on the Habanos that they produced. Over time, the brand has surpassed the fame of the novel itself.

Since 1935, Montecristo has become a worldwide benchmark for cigar enthusiasts. Its aromatic and exquisite vitolas are distinguished by their balanced medium to full flavor capable of captivating and delighting both expert smokers and those who enter to the world of Habanos for the first time.

Characteristics of the work of art:
An imposing design in spiral and triangular form, totally illuminated, An imposing design in spiral and triangular form, totally illuminated, whose metallic base maintains the balance of the piece. This Montecristo humidor was totally made by hand using first class materials. It is the result of combining noble materials with new technologies like LED lights and a novel electronic opening and closing system activated by a soft pressure on the box, either for opening or closing. It allows a soft, silent and precise operation of the boxes. Because of its technical features, this elegant Habanos humidor combines functionality and beauty.

It contains 380 Montecristo cigars, distributed in its four drawers made from solid okume wood, each one with its own humidification system and humidity control. Other woods like bubinga and the roots of the olivato ash tree have been used. The humidor has gold-coated metal inlays.

Dimensions of the work of art:
160 x 80 x 60 cm.

Description of the Habanos:
This humidor contains the following vitolas: 20 Petit Edmundo (52 ring gauge x 110 mm long, 20 Edmundo (52 ring gauge x 135 mm long), 20 Regata (46 ring gauge x 135 mm long) , 20 Eagle (54 ring gauge x 150 mm long), the most appreciated vitola of the Línea Montecristo Open; 20 Montecristo A (47 ring gauge x 235 mm long), considered the most elegant vitola of the brand’s standard portfolio; 20 Montecristo No.1 (42 ring gauge x 165 mm long), 20 Montecristo No.5 (40 ring gauge x 102 mm long), 20 Montecristo No.2 (52 ring gauge x 156 mm long), a vitola that made up the Gran Reserva of 2011; the special vitolas 20 Montecristo B (42 ring gauge x 135 mm long), 20 Montecristo C (46 ring gauge x 143 mm long), 20 Montecristo D (43 ring gauge x 170 mm long), 20 Montecristo 520 (55 ring gauge x 155 mm long), a format selected for the Edición Limitada 2012, 20 Maravillas No.1 (55 ring gauge x 182 mm long). In addition, 50 Double Edmundo (50 ring gauge x 155 mm long) and 50 Montecristo Petit No.2 (52 ring gauge x 120 mm long), the two new vitolas of the Montecristo brand to be launched to the market in 2013.

All the vitolas have been made by cigar roller masters of the H. Upmann factory, headquarters of this brand.

Humidor author’s information:
Humidif Group which includes HUMIDIF, BUCARO, DK AND LUXURY PACK brands with over 25 years of experience is a company that offers and sells a wide variety of products and accessories for the world of cigar, such as luxury humidors, cases, travel humidors, leather cigar cases, humidification systems, ashtrays, lighters, etc.

Cohiba Humidor

Lot No. 6 – Cohíba Humidor

About the brand:
Cohiba first surprised the world of fine smoking in 1966. It is the most prestigious brand in the world of cigars. Its name became famous with extraordinary speed in essence because it encapsulates the origins of Cuba, its history and its culture.

In the manufacturing of its famous vitolas only tobacco leaves that are “the selection of the selection” from the 5 best tobacco plantations (vegas) of San Juan Martinez and San Luis in the Vuelta Abajo region, are chosen for its exclusive use. Cohiba is the only brand of Habanos in which two of the three types of leaves (seco and ligero) used in the filler undergoes an additional fermentation in barrels. The whole manufacturing process for all Cohiba vitolas is blessed by the care and dedication of the experienced rollers who make them. The result is expressed in an unmistakable taste and aroma; besides the beauty of the wrapper leaves that dress them.

The Cohiba brand and its always appreciated vitolas must be presented in every auction of Habanos because this brand is the maximum expression of exclusivity, luxury and success. Cohiba is the Habano that everyone aspires to smoke.

Characteristics of the work of art:
This majestic work of art expresses in artistic language the exclusive and renovating nature of the brand: the birth of a leaf structure where the natural element merges with the elegance and hardness of the diamond. Cohiba Humidor distinctive colors are highlighted in the decoration.

This exceptional humidor consists of a central tower of which two levels emerge with nine sets of drawers each. Each one of these sets of drawers, in turn, contains 32 drawers, all humidified by means of an electronic system of micro-channels that ensure optimal conservation of all the stored cigars. Each drawer has an analogical hygrometer. The lower part of the humidor has two spaces for the storing of sealed Habanos cases. Altogether the humidor may conserve more than 500 Habanos. Precious Cuban woods, such as coal ebony, cedar, dagame and mahogany, were used to create this humidor, decorated with silver elements representing Cohiba’s most identifiable elements. The inner structure is reinforced with steel. Cabinetmaking and silversmithing are the most relevant handicraft techniques used in this humidor.

Dimensions of the humidor:
Height: 150 cm, width: 100 cm and depth: 100 cm.

Description of the Habanos:
This majestic humidor contains 550 Habanos of Cohiba brand, distributed in the following vitolas: 25 Genios (52 ring gauge x 140 mm long), 25 Mágicos (52 ring gauge x 115 mm long) and 25 Secretos (40 ring gauge x 110 mm long), formats of the Linea Cohiba Maduro 5, distinguished by the 100% natural ripe wrapper; 25 Lanceros (38 ring gauge x 192 mm long), 25 Robustos (50 ring gauge x 124 mm long), 25 Coronas Especiales (38 ring gauge x 152 mm long), 25 Espléndidos (47 ring gauge x 176 mm long), appreciated vitolas of the Línea Clásica of the brand; 25 Siglo II (42 ring gauge x 129 mm long), 25 Siglo III (42 ring gauge x 155 mm long), 25 Siglo IV(46 ring gauge x 143 mm long), 25 Siglo V (43 ring gauge x 170 mm long), 25 Siglo VI (52 ring gauge x 150 mm long), all of them from the Línea 1492. Also 25 BHK 56 (56 ring gauge x 166 mm long), 25 BHK 54 (54 ring gauge x 144 mm long), 25 BHK 52 (52 ring gauge x 119 mm long), the three formats that make up the Línea Cohiba Behike, successfully launched to the market in 2011; 25 Pirámides Extra (54 ring gauge x 160 mm long), latest vitola added to the brand in 2012; and the special vitolas 25 Cohiba 1966 (52 ring gauge x 166 mm long) vitola selected for one of the Ediciones Limitadas of 2011, 25 Sublimes Extras (54 ring gauge x 184 mm long), a vitola selected to be part of the Colección Habanos 2008 (Habanos Collection); 25 Petit Robustos (50 ring gauge x 102 mm long), 25 Sublimes (54 ring gauge x 164 mm long), 25 Gran Corona (47 ring gauge x 235 mm long), and 25 Robustos Especiales (50 ring gauge x 190 mm long), vitolas that are not available in the Cohiba brand.

All the vitolas were made by cigar roller masters of El Laguito factory, the headquarters of this brand.

Humidor author’s information:
Work of art made by the group of Craftsmen and Artists of “Humidores Habana”, directed by José Ernesto Aguilera Reina. Group of craftsmen with great experience in the making of exclusive humidors for the Habanos Festival, as well as for the Series Especiales Réplica Antigua de Habanos, S.A. They have had ample participation in international events, among them the recent solo show in several localities of the state of California, United States. Their works of art have been present in the Festival Auctions since 2005, admired for their original designs and interesting technological innovations introduced in the Habanos humidors.

15th FESTIVAL HUMIDOR (FOR THE RAFFLE)
This humidor was designed and made to celebrate the 15th Habanos Festival. It has a modern, elegant design and is totally handmade from precious Cuban woods as cedar and mahogany. Its decoration recalls the XV Festival del Habano Humidorsmoke of a cigar through a silver silhouette that in turn represents the whole development of the Habanos Festival in its 15 editions. The 15 buttons that open the drawers have been made in gold, and the drawers are humidified with high technology. The humidor consists of two black pieces and has a capacity up to 1000 Habanos of different formats.

Dimensions of the work of art:
200 cm high, 55 cm wide and 45 cm depth.

Description of the Habanos:
This 15th Anniversary Humidor contains 450 Habanos, including among others, some of the most successful vitolas launched to the market during the last 15 years, containing as well as 30 Cohiba Pirámides (52 ring gauge x 156 mm long), launched to the market in 1999 in porcelain Jug to commemorate the beginning of the New Millenium; 30 Cuaba Salomón (57 ring gauge x 184 mm long), vitola selected for the Volumen 1 of the Colección Habanos in 2000; 30 Montecristo Double Coronas (49 ring gauge x 194 mm long) as Primera Edición Limitada of the brand in 2001; 30 Romeo y Julieta Hermosos No. 1 (48 ring gauge x 167 mm long), as Edición Limitada in 2003, tasted for all the participants of the 4th Habanos Festival; 30 Vegas Robaina Famosos (48 ring gauge x 127 mm long), launched during the 5th Habanos Festival; 30 Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robustos (50 ring gauge x 102 mm long), vitola of great acceptance in the markets from the moment of its launching during the 6th Habanos Festival; 30 Partagás Serie P No. 2 (52 ring gauge x 156 mm long), vitola incorporated into the brand portfolio in 2005; 30 Bolívar Gold Medal (42 ring gauge x 165 mm long), exclusive format for Las Casas del Habano from 2006, when launched to the market for the first time; 30 Trinidad Ingenios, (42 ring gauge x 165 mm long) as one of the Ediciones Limitadas of 2007; 30 H. Upmann Magnum 50 (50 ring gauge x 160 mm long), vitola presented during the 10th Habanos Festival; 30 San Cristóbal de La Habana O’Reilly (56 ring gauge x 160 mm long), a format highlighting the Colección Habanos of 2009; 30 Montecristo Grand Edmundo (52 ring gauge x 150 mm long), the most demanded Ediciones Limitadas od 2010; 30 Ramón Allones Allones Extra (44 ring gauge x 143 mm long), one of the vitola of Ediciones Limitadas of 2011; 30 Cohiba Pirámides Extra (54 ring gauge x 160 mm long), the last format incorporated into the most emblematic brand of Habanos and 30 Vegueros Entretiempos (52 ring gauge x 110 mm long), one of the new vitolas of the Vegueros brand to be relaunched during the 15th Habanos Festival.

Humidor author’s information:
This work was developed by the “DECUBA – Art in Wood” group of craftsmen with artistic direction and execution provided by Jorge Luis Milan Domínguez and Leuvis Santos, and with the participation of Adalberto Gonzalez Albisa, all of whom are members of the Association of Craftsmen and Artists of Cuba (AACA). Pieces from this group of artisans have been exhibited and sold at auction at various national and international events as well as at the auctions of the Habanos Festival. Their work is distinguished by the use of a technique specially developed by the group for wood carving and marquetry.

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