What is the El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes ring gauge and length?

The Kon Tiki 1973 measures 156mm (6⅛ inches) in length with a 42 ring gauge, classifying it as a Corona Gorda vitola. This format was specifically chosen for the 2011 Andean regional release to distinguish it from standard El Rey del Mundo production. The slender 42 ring gauge emphasizes wrapper leaf character while the extended length provides a 60-75 minute smoking duration. This vitola differs from the marca's traditional Choix Supreme and Demi Tasse offerings.

What flavors does the El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes have?

The Kon Tiki 1973 delivers a medium-bodied profile characteristic of El Rey del Mundo's elegant style. Initial notes of cedar and toasted almonds transition to honeyed sweetness and subtle floral undertones. The second third introduces baking spices and dried apricot, with a finish of cocoa and light coffee. The 42 ring gauge allows the Sancti Spíritus wrapper to dominate, producing a refined, aromatic smoke without the intensity found in thicker regional editions from the same period.

How many El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes cigars were produced?

Habanos S.A. released 2,000 numbered boxes of 25 cigars, totaling 50,000 units for the Andean market covering Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. The limited production run, combined with the 1973 date referencing Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki expedition, has made surviving boxes collectible. Original packaging features a distinctive sailboat band design and lacquered boxes with regional certification. Most remaining stock commands significant premiums above original retail pricing due to scarcity and the marca's dedicated following.

What is the El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes ring gauge and length?

The Kon Tiki 1973 measures 156mm (6⅛ inches) in length with a 42 ring gauge, classifying it as a Corona Gorda vitola. This format was specifically chosen for the 2011 Andean regional release to distinguish it from standard El Rey del Mundo production. The slender 42 ring gauge emphasizes wrapper leaf character while the extended length provides a 60-75 minute smoking duration. This vitola differs from the marca's traditional Choix Supreme and Demi Tasse offerings.

What flavors does the El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes have?

The Kon Tiki 1973 delivers a medium-bodied profile characteristic of El Rey del Mundo's elegant style. Initial notes of cedar and toasted almonds transition to honeyed sweetness and subtle floral undertones. The second third introduces baking spices and dried apricot, with a finish of cocoa and light coffee. The 42 ring gauge allows the Sancti Spíritus wrapper to dominate, producing a refined, aromatic smoke without the intensity found in thicker regional editions from the same period.

How many El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes cigars were produced?

Habanos S.A. released 2,000 numbered boxes of 25 cigars, totaling 50,000 units for the Andean market covering Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. The limited production run, combined with the 1973 date referencing Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki expedition, has made surviving boxes collectible. Original packaging features a distinctive sailboat band design and lacquered boxes with regional certification. Most remaining stock commands significant premiums above original retail pricing due to scarcity and the marca's dedicated following.

Cigar Information

El Rey del Mundo Kon Tiki 1973 Edición Regional Los Andes

The Kon Tiki 1973 stands as a distinctive addition to Habanos' Regional Edition program, representing the El Rey del Mundo marca for the Andes region. This special release showcases an uncommon vitola and pays homage to traditional Cuban packaging methods that had largely fallen out of use by the mid-1970s.

Vitola Specifications

Cigar Name	Kon Tiki 1973
Factory Name	109
Ring Gauge	50
Length	184 mm (7¼ inches)
Official Weight	17.30 grams
Construction	Handmade

Packaging and Presentation

The Kon Tiki 1973 features particularly noteworthy packaging that sets it apart from standard production cigars. Each cigar carries the standard El Rey del Mundo band (type B) accompanied by the distinctive Regional Edition secondary band designated for the Andes market (Los Andes).

The presentation box represents a deliberate throwback to earlier Cuban cigar traditions. The semi boîte nature box contains 50 cigars arranged across four distinct layers. Three layers hold 13 cigars each, while the fourth contains 11 cigars alongside a double-sized spacer block. This specific packaging configuration was reportedly phased out in 1973—hence the cigar's name honoring that transitional year in Cuban cigar history.

Total production reached 1,200 individually numbered boxes, making this a genuinely limited release for collectors and enthusiasts.

Release Timeline

Though officially designated as a 2017 Regional Edition release (dated January 1, 2017), the Kon Tiki 1973 actually reached the market in mid-2019. This delay between official release year and actual availability is not uncommon in the Regional Edition program.

Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes

Based on smoker reviews, the Kon Tiki 1973 delivers a well-balanced smoking experience with consistent ratings across key characteristics. The cigar scores highly for elegance, balance, strength, and complexity, with each attribute receiving an average rating of 4 out of 5.

Detected Flavor Notes:

Citrus (noted in 4 reviews)
Pepper (noted in 4 reviews)
Floral (noted in 2 reviews)
Fruit (noted in 2 reviews)
Twang (noted in 2 reviews)
Vanilla (noted in 2 reviews)
Spice (noted in 1 review)

Overall Assessment

The Kon Tiki 1973 earns an impressive overall rating of 4.75 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This places it among the more highly regarded Regional Edition releases, with particular praise for its balanced construction and evolving flavor profile throughout the smoke.

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