Few cigars command such regional prestige as the Choix du Roi, a distinguished addition to the El Rey del Mundo portfolio crafted exclusively for the Belgium and Luxembourg markets as part of Habanos' Regional Edition program. This 2016 release made its debut in May 2017, offering cigar enthusiasts in the Benelux region a unique vitola unavailable elsewhere in the regular production lineup.
Vitola Specifications
| Cigar Name | Choix du Roi |
| Factory Name | Montesco |
| Ring Gauge | 55 |
| Length | 130 mm (5⅛″) |
| Official Weight | 16.00 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Presentation
The Choix du Roi arrives in elegant numbered slide-lid boxes containing ten cigars each. The total production run reached 9,000 cigars, making this a genuinely limited offering for collectors and connoisseurs. Each cigar features the standard El Rey del Mundo band (Band B) alongside the distinctive Regional Edition secondary band identifying this as an exclusive release for the Belux market.
The Montesco Vitola
This release introduced the Montesco as a special new vitola to the El Rey del Mundo range. The dimensions—a 55 ring gauge paired with a 5⅛″ length—create a robusto-extra format that delivers a substantial smoking experience while remaining approachable in duration. The generous ring gauge allows for complex blend development and excellent draw characteristics.
Regional Edition Significance
As part of Habanos' Regional Edition series, the Choix du Roi represents the collaborative relationship between Havana's cigar authorities and their exclusive distributors in Belgium and Luxembourg. These regional exclusives have become highly sought after by collectors worldwide, as they typically feature unique sizes or blends unavailable in global distribution.