When was the Cohiba Novedosos released and what makes it a La Casa del Habano exclusive?

The Cohiba Novedosos debuted in 2018 as part of Habanos S.A.'s strategy to create channel-specific exclusives for certified retailers. Only official La Casa del Habano franchises and Especialista en Habanos locations—retailers meeting strict training and inventory standards—can stock this vitola. The release followed similar exclusives like the Romeo y Julieta Capuletos and Partagas Legado, reinforcing the two-tier distribution system Habanos established to reward premium retail partners.

What are the flavor profile and strength characteristics of the Cohiba Novedosos?

The Novedosos delivers Cohiba's signature medium-full strength with a complex evolution: opening with cedar and white pepper, developing creamy coffee and cocoa mid-smoke, and finishing with subtle honey sweetness and leather. The 50 ring gauge allows the blend—comprising seco, ligero, and medio tiempo leaves from Vuelta Abajo—to express layered complexity. Compared to the Robusto, it offers cooler combustion and more gradual transitions due to the extended length, though both share the linea's characteristic grassy undertones.

When was the Cohiba Novedosos released and what makes it a La Casa del Habano exclusive?

The Cohiba Novedosos debuted in 2018 as part of Habanos S.A.'s strategy to create channel-specific exclusives for certified retailers. Only official La Casa del Habano franchises and Especialista en Habanos locations—retailers meeting strict training and inventory standards—can stock this vitola. The release followed similar exclusives like the Romeo y Julieta Capuletos and Partagas Legado, reinforcing the two-tier distribution system Habanos established to reward premium retail partners.

What are the flavor profile and strength characteristics of the Cohiba Novedosos?

The Novedosos delivers Cohiba's signature medium-full strength with a complex evolution: opening with cedar and white pepper, developing creamy coffee and cocoa mid-smoke, and finishing with subtle honey sweetness and leather. The 50 ring gauge allows the blend—comprising seco, ligero, and medio tiempo leaves from Vuelta Abajo—to express layered complexity. Compared to the Robusto, it offers cooler combustion and more gradual transitions due to the extended length, though both share the linea's characteristic grassy undertones.

Cigar Information

Cohiba Novedosos Especialista en Habanos y La Casa del Habano Exclusivo

Cohiba Novedosos

Especialista en Habanos y La Casa del Habano Exclusivo

The Cohiba Novedosos represents a distinguished addition to Cuba's most prestigious cigar brand, created exclusively for Habanos Specialists and La Casa del Habano retailers. This special release showcases Cohiba's commitment to providing unique smoking experiences through its specialized distribution network.

Vitola Specifications

Cigar Name	Novedosos
Factory Name	Robustos No.2
Ring Gauge	50
Length	156 mm (6⅛″)
Official Weight	14.67 g
Construction	Handmade

Bands and Presentation

This exclusive release features Cohiba's standard E band accompanied by a secondary Habanos Specialist Exclusive band, clearly distinguishing it as a limited distribution product. The cigars are presented in elegant black lacquered boîte nature boxes, each containing 25 cigars.

Release History

Though officially designated as a 2019 release, the Novedosos has experienced an unusual path to market. The cigar was formally unveiled at a launch event held in Spain during 2019, with initial reports suggesting a limited number of boxes reached distributors around that time. However, widespread retail availability remained elusive for several years.

Unverified accounts indicate that select VIP clients may have gained access to limited production runs beginning in 2021. It was not until mid-2023 that the Cohiba Novedosos finally appeared in meaningful retail quantities, making this one of the more intriguing distribution stories among recent Habanos exclusives.