Dating back to its highly anticipated release for the Spanish market, the Colección Privada II represents Diplomáticos' second contribution to this exclusive series. This 2020 vintage finally reached enthusiasts in early 2022, offering Spanish aficionados a distinctive smoking experience crafted specifically for their market.
Vitola Details
This release adopts the Edmundo vitola, a format that has gained significant popularity among modern Cuban cigar enthusiasts. The Edmundo offers a substantial ring gauge combined with a manageable smoking time, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a full-flavored experience without committing to a lengthy session.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Factory Name | Edmundo |
| Ring Gauge | 52 |
| Length | 135 mm (5⅜″) |
| Official Weight | 13.20 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Presentation
Diplomáticos dressed this Regional Edition in traditional style, applying the standard Band C alongside a dedicated Regional Edition secondary band marked specifically for Spain (España). The combination signals both the brand's heritage and the cigar's exclusive destination market.
The cigars arrive in numbered semi boîte nature boxes containing 10 pieces each. Total production reached 50,000 cigars, ensuring reasonable availability while maintaining the exclusivity expected from a Regional Edition release.
Release Timeline
Though officially designated as a 2020 release, the Colección Privada II made its way to retailers in early 2022. This delay between official vintage dating and actual market availability reflects the careful aging and quality control processes inherent to Cuban cigar production.
Series Context
This release represents Diplomáticos' participation in Habanos' Regional Edition program, which creates unique vitolas or brings back discontinued formats exclusively for specific markets worldwide. The Colección Privada II follows the tradition of offering Spanish enthusiasts distinctive cigars unavailable elsewhere, adding to the growing portfolio of market-specific releases that have become highly collectible among international cigar aficionados.