What does the Juan López Selección Superba taste like and how does it compare to regular Juan López production?

The Selección Superba delivers a medium-to-full bodied profile with pronounced notes of cedar, roasted nuts, and dark cocoa, developing into leather and subtle spice in the final third. Compared to the standard Juan López portfolio—primarily the Fonseca and Petit Coronas—this Regional Edition offers greater complexity and intensity. The Geniales format's larger ring gauge allows for a cooler, slower burn that accentuates the brand's characteristic earthy sweetness while introducing richer, more layered transitions uncommon in regular production lines.

What does the Juan López Selección Superba taste like and how does it compare to regular Juan López production?

The Selección Superba delivers a medium-to-full bodied profile with pronounced notes of cedar, roasted nuts, and dark cocoa, developing into leather and subtle spice in the final third. Compared to the standard Juan López portfolio—primarily the Fonseca and Petit Coronas—this Regional Edition offers greater complexity and intensity. The Geniales format's larger ring gauge allows for a cooler, slower burn that accentuates the brand's characteristic earthy sweetness while introducing richer, more layered transitions uncommon in regular production lines.

Cigar Information

Juan López Selección Superba Edición Regional Gran Bretaña

Regional Edition Series

The Juan López Selección Superba stands as a distinguished addition to Habanos' Regional Edition program, crafted exclusively for the British market. This special release showcases the Geniales vitola, a format that had not previously appeared in the standard Juan López portfolio, making it particularly noteworthy for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Juan López Edición Regional Gran Bretaña

Specifications

Juan López Edición Regional Gran Bretaña packaging

Cigar Name	Selección Superba
Factory Name	Geniales
Ring Gauge	54
Length	150 mm (5⅞″)
Official Weight	15.23 g
Construction	Handmade

Packaging and Presentation

This Regional Edition arrives in numbered dress boxes containing 10 cigars each. The total production run was limited to 6,000 units, underscoring its exclusive nature and appeal to serious cigar aficionados.

Bands and Design

The Selección Superba features distinctive branding that sets it apart from the regular production line. Each cigar carries a special Juan López Selección Superba band, accompanied by a secondary Regional Edition band specifically denoting its destination market of Great Britain (Gran Bretaña). This dual-band presentation has become a hallmark of the Regional Edition series, instantly identifying these cigars as territorially exclusive releases.

Release Information

Juan López introduced this Regional Edition to the British market in November 2016. As part of the Edición Regional program, the Selección Superba represents a collaboration between Habanos S.A. and the appointed distributor for the United Kingdom, bringing a unique smoking experience to British cigar enthusiasts.

About the Geniales Vitola

The Geniales format measures 150mm in length with a substantial 54 ring gauge, offering a generous smoking time and ample room for flavor development. This robust dimensions place it firmly in the category of larger cigars favored by experienced smokers who appreciate a longer, more contemplative session.

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