What are the Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza dimensions and ring gauge?

The Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza measures 142mm (5.6 inches) in length with a 54 ring gauge, classifying it as a Robusto Extra or Duke format. This substantial vitola was specifically created for the Swiss regional release in 2018, with only 2,500 numbered boxes of 10 cigars produced. The 54 ring gauge provides ample wrapper-to-filler ratio, allowing the blend's characteristic floral and honeyed notes to develop fully through the extended smoking time of approximately 60-75 minutes.

How does the Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Suiza compare to regular production Quai d'Orsay cigars?

Unlike the regular production Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro or No. 50, the Sélection Royale utilizes a darker, more aged wrapper leaf sourced from upper primings. The Edición Regional status grants access to tobacco reserves typically reserved for limited releases, resulting in greater complexity than the brand's standard mild-to-medium profile. Where regular Quai d'Orsay offerings emphasize delicacy, this Swiss exclusive delivers pronounced cedar, toasted almond, and subtle citrus peel notes with a fuller body that develops caramel sweetness in the final third.

What is the history behind the Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza release?

Habanos S.A. introduced this cigar in 2018 exclusively for Intertabak AG, Switzerland's official Cuban cigar distributor, commemorating the brand's diplomatic heritage named after Paris's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Sélection Royale marked Quai d'Orsay's second Swiss regional edition following the 2006 Robusto de Lujo. Production was limited to 25,000 total cigars, with each box individually numbered. The release coincided with renewed collector interest in the Quai d'Orsay marca after its 2017 global relaunch, making remaining boxes particularly sought-after at auction.

What are the Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza dimensions and ring gauge?

The Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza measures 142mm (5.6 inches) in length with a 54 ring gauge, classifying it as a Robusto Extra or Duke format. This substantial vitola was specifically created for the Swiss regional release in 2018, with only 2,500 numbered boxes of 10 cigars produced. The 54 ring gauge provides ample wrapper-to-filler ratio, allowing the blend's characteristic floral and honeyed notes to develop fully through the extended smoking time of approximately 60-75 minutes.

How does the Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Suiza compare to regular production Quai d'Orsay cigars?

Unlike the regular production Quai d'Orsay Coronas Claro or No. 50, the Sélection Royale utilizes a darker, more aged wrapper leaf sourced from upper primings. The Edición Regional status grants access to tobacco reserves typically reserved for limited releases, resulting in greater complexity than the brand's standard mild-to-medium profile. Where regular Quai d'Orsay offerings emphasize delicacy, this Swiss exclusive delivers pronounced cedar, toasted almond, and subtle citrus peel notes with a fuller body that develops caramel sweetness in the final third.

What is the history behind the Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza release?

Habanos S.A. introduced this cigar in 2018 exclusively for Intertabak AG, Switzerland's official Cuban cigar distributor, commemorating the brand's diplomatic heritage named after Paris's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Sélection Royale marked Quai d'Orsay's second Swiss regional edition following the 2006 Robusto de Lujo. Production was limited to 25,000 total cigars, with each box individually numbered. The release coincided with renewed collector interest in the Quai d'Orsay marca after its 2017 global relaunch, making remaining boxes particularly sought-after at auction.

Cigar Information

Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale Edición Regional Suiza

The Quai d'Orsay Sélection Royale stands as a distinguished addition to the Edición Regional program, crafted exclusively for the Swiss market. This exceptional cigar commemorates a significant milestone—the 25th anniversary of Interbak AG, the official Swiss distributor of Habanos products. Released in mid-2023 despite carrying a 2020 designation, this limited edition showcases the elegant French-inspired brand in a format never before seen in its regular portfolio.

Quai d'Orsay Edición Regional Suiza packaging

Vitola Specifications

Factory Name	109
Ring Gauge	50
Length	184 mm (7¼″)
Official Weight	17.30 g
Construction	Handmade

Presentation and Packaging

The Sélection Royale arrives in numbered slide-lid boxes containing 50 cigars each. The total production run was limited to just 1,600 boxes, making this a genuinely scarce release for collectors and enthusiasts. The presentation is particularly noteworthy—each box is accompanied by an elaborate outer cardboard sleeve that elevates the unboxing experience and underscores the commemorative nature of this release.

Band Configuration

This Regional Edition features the standard Quai d'Orsay band (type B) paired with the distinctive Edición Regional secondary band specifically marked for Switzerland ("Suiza"). The dual-band presentation immediately identifies these cigars as something special within the Quai d'Orsay lineup.

Background and Significance

Quai d'Orsay, named after the famous quay along the Seine in Paris, has long been appreciated for its refined, medium-bodied profile. The Sélection Royale represents the brand's entry into the prestigious 109 format—a tapered-head vitola that offers a complex smoking experience with its gradually narrowing cap. This shape, reminiscent of the classic Pirámide but with a more subtle taper, allows the smoker to experience the blend's evolution throughout the lengthy smoke.

The choice of Switzerland for this Regional Edition is fitting, as the Swiss market has historically demonstrated strong appreciation for elegant, sophisticated Cuban cigars. Interbak AG's quarter-century partnership with Habanos made this anniversary release a natural celebration of that enduring relationship.

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