Unlike most standard releases, the Quai d'Orsay Belicosos Royal provides a distinguished addition to the Regional Edition series for the French market. This special release showcases the petit belicoso format—a shape that offers the concentrated flavor delivery of a pyramid with a more compact smoking experience.
Vitula Specifications
| Cigar Name | Belicosos Royal |
| Factory Name | Petit Belicosos |
| Ring Gauge | 52 |
| Length | 125 mm (4⅞″) |
| Official Weight | 11.43 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Presentation
This French Regional Edition arrives in numbered semi boîte nature boxes, each containing 25 cigars. The production was strictly limited to just 2,000 boxes, making this a genuinely scarce release for collectors and enthusiasts.
The cigars feature the standard Quai d'Orsay band (Band A) paired with the distinctive Regional Edition secondary band specifically designated for France—marked "Francia" to denote its exclusive market allocation.
Release Information
Although classified as a 2013 release, the Belicosos Royal reached the market in January 2014. This timing is typical of Regional Editions, which often see their official release year differ from their actual availability date.
The Petit Belicoso Format
The petit belicoso size represents an intriguing choice for this Regional Edition. With its 52 ring gauge and sub-5-inch length, the format delivers the tapered head and concentrated draw of a traditional belicoso while maintaining a shorter overall smoking time—an appealing combination for the modern cigar enthusiast.