Saint Luis Rey Regios
The Saint Luis Rey Regios stands as one of the enduring classics in the Cuban cigar portfolio, with origins tracing back to before 1960. This handmade vitola has maintained its place in regular production for decades, earning recognition among enthusiasts for its consistent construction and approachable character. The cigar represents the accessible side of the Saint Luis Rey marca, offering a medium-bodied experience that has garnered steady appreciation from smokers worldwide.
Vitola Specifications
| Factory Name | Hermosos No.4 |
| Ring Gauge | 48 |
| Length | 127 mm (5 inches) |
| Official Weight | 10.86 grams |
| Construction | Handmade |
Packaging and Presentation
The Regios has been offered in several packaging configurations throughout its production history. Currently, the cigar is presented in dress boxes containing 25 cigars. Collectors should note that slide lid boxes of 50 cigars were available until their discontinuation in 2012. Earlier releases also included dress boxes of 25 cigars wrapped in cellophane, though this packaging option was phased out prior to the 2000s.
Regarding bands, Saint Luis Rey cigars did not feature bands until approximately 2006. The current production utilizes the standard band A design. Some tubes found in the market appear to be the result of United Kingdom repackaging operations rather than factory-original presentations.
Tasting Profile
Based on 27 reviews, the Regios earns an overall rating of 3.89 out of 5, with consistent scores across individual categories. The cigar rates 3 out of 5 in elegance, balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste—suggesting a well-proportioned smoking experience without extreme characteristics in any single dimension.
The flavor profile reveals a diverse array of notes detected by reviewers:
- Primary Notes: Cocoa and hay emerge as the most frequently cited flavors, each appearing in 7 reviews.
- Secondary Notes: Apple, citrus, spice, stonefruit, and tobacco each appear in 5 reviews.
- Supporting Notes: Dried apricot, honey, and toast are noted in 4 reviews each.
- Occasional Notes: Leather (3), followed by cake, earth, floral, grass, pepper, and vanilla (2 each). Additional notes appearing in single reviews include baked bread, cayenne, cedar, coffee, cream, molasses, pear, shortbread, sourdough, and wood.
Related Releases
The Regios also appears in the special Saint Luis Rey Regios Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor, a collectible release commemorating the turn of the millennium.