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.
Vitola Specifications
| 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.