What is the Diplomáticos El Diputado Edición Regional Belux and when was it released?

The Diplomáticos El Diputado is a Regional Edition cigar created exclusively for Belgium and Luxembourg (Belux), released in 2018 as part of Habanos S.A.'s Regional Edition program. It features the Montesco vitola, measuring 130mm in length with a 55 ring gauge. This marks Diplomáticos' first Regional Edition for the Belux market, produced in limited quantities of 6,000 numbered boxes containing 10 cigars each.

What does the Diplomáticos El Diputado taste like and how does it compare to other Diplomáticos?

The El Diputado delivers a medium-bodied profile with notes of cedar, earth, roasted coffee, and subtle sweetness. Compared to the standard Diplomáticos No. 2, it offers a bolder, more complex experience due to the larger 55-ring gauge Montesco format. The blend maintains the brand's characteristic smoothness while providing greater depth and slower evolution through the smoking session.

How long does the Diplomáticos El Diputado take to smoke and what occasions suit it?

The Montesco vitola typically provides 60-75 minutes of smoking time. Its substantial 55-ring gauge requires proper cutting technique—use a wide guillotine or punch cutter. The cigar suits evening occasions, post-dinner settings, or dedicated smoking sessions where time permits full appreciation. Given its limited production and regional exclusivity, many collectors preserve boxes for aging, with 3-5 years of rest developing enhanced complexity.

What is the Diplomáticos El Diputado Edición Regional Belux and when was it released?

The Diplomáticos El Diputado is a Regional Edition cigar created exclusively for Belgium and Luxembourg (Belux), released in 2018 as part of Habanos S.A.'s Regional Edition program. It features the Montesco vitola, measuring 130mm in length with a 55 ring gauge. This marks Diplomáticos' first Regional Edition for the Belux market, produced in limited quantities of 6,000 numbered boxes containing 10 cigars each.

What does the Diplomáticos El Diputado taste like and how does it compare to other Diplomáticos?

The El Diputado delivers a medium-bodied profile with notes of cedar, earth, roasted coffee, and subtle sweetness. Compared to the standard Diplomáticos No. 2, it offers a bolder, more complex experience due to the larger 55-ring gauge Montesco format. The blend maintains the brand's characteristic smoothness while providing greater depth and slower evolution through the smoking session.

How long does the Diplomáticos El Diputado take to smoke and what occasions suit it?

The Montesco vitola typically provides 60-75 minutes of smoking time. Its substantial 55-ring gauge requires proper cutting technique—use a wide guillotine or punch cutter. The cigar suits evening occasions, post-dinner settings, or dedicated smoking sessions where time permits full appreciation. Given its limited production and regional exclusivity, many collectors preserve boxes for aging, with 3-5 years of rest developing enhanced complexity.

Cigar Information

Diplomáticos El Diputado Edición Regional Belux

The Diplomáticos El Diputado stands as a distinctive Regional Edition created exclusively for the Belgian and Luxembourg markets. Released as part of Habanos S.A.'s Regional Edition program, this cigar showcases the Montesco vitola—a special format that was newly introduced for this particular release, making it a noteworthy addition to the Diplomáticos portfolio.

Vitola Specifications

Diplomáticos Edición Regional Belux packaging

Cigar Name	El Diputado
Factory Name (Vitola)	Montesco
Ring Gauge	55
Length	130 mm (5⅛″)
Official Weight	16.00 g
Construction	Handmade

Packaging and Presentation

The El Diputado is presented in numbered semi boîte nature boxes, each containing 10 cigars. The total production run was limited to 10,000 cigars, underscoring its exclusive nature as a Regional Edition release.

Each cigar features the standard Diplomáticos band (band B) accompanied by the distinctive Regional Edition secondary band specifically designated for Belgium and Luxembourg, marked with "BELUX" to signify its intended market.

Release Information

While officially designated as a 2018 release with an official release date of January 1, 2018, the El Diputado actually reached the market in mid-2019. This timing discrepancy between official classification and actual availability is not uncommon in the world of Cuban cigar releases.

The Montesco vitola introduced with this release offers smokers a robusto extra format, combining a substantial 55 ring gauge with a comfortable 5⅛″ length—a size that allows for a full expression of the Diplomáticos blend while remaining approachable for various smoking occasions.

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