Crafted exclusively for the Dutch market, the Por Larrañaga Gran Robusto delivers a distinguished addition to the renowned Regional Edition series. This special release showcases the historic Por Larrañaga brand in a generous Magnum 50 vitola, offering enthusiasts in the Netherlands an opportunity to experience one of Cuba's oldest marques in an otherwise unavailable format.
Vitola Specifications
| Cigar Name | Gran Robusto |
| Factory Name | Magnum 50 |
| Ring Gauge | 50 |
| Length | 160 mm (6¼″) |
| Official Weight | 15.05 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Presentation
Each Gran Robusto is presented in numbered dress boxes containing 10 cigars. The production run was limited to 10,000 cigars total, making this a genuinely limited release for collectors and connoisseurs. The cigars feature the standard Por Larrañaga band B alongside the distinctive Regional Edition secondary band designated for the Netherlands (Países Bajos).
Release Timeline
Though officially designated as a 2017 release with an official release date of January 1, 2017, the Gran Robusto actually reached retailers in mid-2018. This timing discrepancy between official classification and market availability is not uncommon in the Cuban cigar industry.
Production Anomaly
Collectors should note an interesting production error associated with this release. An undetermined quantity of boxes were shipped with the special Picadores band incorrectly applied in place of the standard band B. These misbanded examples have become sought-after curiosities among serious collectors, adding an element of discovery when examining boxes from this production run.
About the Brand
Por Larrañaga represents one of Cuba's most storied cigar brands, with roots extending back to the 19th century. The Gran Robusto Regional Edition for the Netherlands continues the tradition of offering exclusive vitolas to specific markets, allowing aficionados to experience familiar blends in unique formats not available through regular production lines.