How long does the El Rey del Mundo Choix de L'Époque burn time last?

Due to its Robustos Extra format, smokers can expect a smoking duration ranging from 60 to 90 minutes. The 152 mm by 52 ring gauge dimensions provide a substantial amount of tobacco, allowing for a sustained, cool burn. This extended duration permits the complex flavor transitions typical of the El Rey del Mundo brand to develop fully. Burn time will vary slightly based on ambient conditions and individual smoking pace, but it consistently offers a leisurely experience compared to standard robustos.

What does the El Rey del Mundo Choix de L'Époque taste like?

This cigar presents a medium-bodied flavor profile characteristic of the El Rey del Mundo brand. Tasting notes often include distinct earthiness, cedar, and roasted nuts, accompanied by a subtle floral sweetness on the retrohale. As the burn progresses, hints of leather and dried fruit emerge. The construction typically yields a firm white ash and a smooth draw. It offers a more nuanced and refined smoking experience compared to the fuller-bodied offerings from brands like Partagás.

How long does the El Rey del Mundo Choix de L'Époque burn time last?

Due to its Robustos Extra format, smokers can expect a smoking duration ranging from 60 to 90 minutes. The 152 mm by 52 ring gauge dimensions provide a substantial amount of tobacco, allowing for a sustained, cool burn. This extended duration permits the complex flavor transitions typical of the El Rey del Mundo brand to develop fully. Burn time will vary slightly based on ambient conditions and individual smoking pace, but it consistently offers a leisurely experience compared to standard robustos.

What does the El Rey del Mundo Choix de L'Époque taste like?

This cigar presents a medium-bodied flavor profile characteristic of the El Rey del Mundo brand. Tasting notes often include distinct earthiness, cedar, and roasted nuts, accompanied by a subtle floral sweetness on the retrohale. As the burn progresses, hints of leather and dried fruit emerge. The construction typically yields a firm white ash and a smooth draw. It offers a more nuanced and refined smoking experience compared to the fuller-bodied offerings from brands like Partagás.

Cigar Information

El Rey del Mundo Choix de L´Epoque Edición Regional Reino Unido

El Rey del Mundo Choix de L'Époque Edición Regional Reino Unido

The Choix de L'Époque represents a distinguished addition to the El Rey del Mundo portfolio, released exclusively as part of the Regional Edition program for the United Kingdom market. This 2009 release showcases the brand's commitment to crafting exceptional vitolas for specific regional markets, demonstrating why El Rey del Mundo remains one of Cuba's most respected cigar marques.

El Rey del Mundo Edición Regional Reino Unido

Vitola Specifications

El Rey del Mundo Edición Regional Reino Unido packaging

Cigar Name	Choix de L'Époque
Factory Name	Petit Edmundo
Ring Gauge	52
Length	110 mm (4⅜ inches)
Official Weight	10.76 grams
Construction	Handmade

Packaging and Presentation

This Regional Edition arrives in numbered dress boxes containing 25 cigars each. The production was strictly limited to 2,000 boxes, making the Choix de L'Époque a genuinely scarce release that has become increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Each cigar features the standard El Rey del Mundo band B, elegantly complemented by the distinctive Regional Edition secondary band identifying it as a United Kingdom exclusive (Reino Unido).

Release Information

Introduced in 2009, the Choix de L'Époque brought a fresh vitola format to the El Rey del Mundo lineup. The Petit Edmundo factory name indicates a robust, compact smoking experience that delivers the characteristic elegance associated with this historic brand, while offering the contemporary appeal of a thicker ring gauge.

Regional Edition Significance

As part of Habanos S.A.'s Regional Edition program, this release was created specifically for the British market and distributed exclusively through authorized UK retailers. The Regional Edition series allows individual markets to receive unique sizes not available elsewhere, making each release a special opportunity for regional cigar aficionados to experience something truly distinctive.

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