Status of 2021 Releases
The year 2021 proved to be an eventful period for Habanos S.A., with numerous anticipated releases spanning multiple product categories and special edition series. This comprehensive overview tracks the development status of each announced cigar, from initial proposals through confirmed announcements to final market availability.
Release Status Classification
Each release falls into one of three status categories:
- Proposed — Cigars that were rumored or tentatively planned for release during the calendar year
- Confirmed — Releases officially announced by Habanos S.A. or authorized distributors
- Released — Cigars that successfully reached retail distribution
Regular Production Releases
The standard production lineup for 2021 included several notable additions to established marcas:
- Cohiba Ambar
- Montecristo Wide Edmundo
- Quai d'Orsay No.52
- Rafael González Coronas de Lonsdales
- Ramón Allones Allones No.3
Aged Habanos Series
The Añejados program, featuring cigars aged at the factory for extended periods before release, welcomed one new addition:
- Montecristo Habanos Añejados
Chinese Year Series
Continuing the tradition of zodiac-themed releases for the Asian market:
- H. Upmann Magnum 52
Duty Free and Travel Retail Series
Exclusive to airport and travel retail channels:
- Romeo y Julieta Travel Humidor
Grand Reserve Series
The prestigious Gran Reserva line, featuring tobacco aged for a minimum of five years:
- Partagás Gran Reserva Cosecha 2015
Habanos Collection Series
The Colección Habanos represents some of the most exclusive and limited offerings from Habanos:
- Cohiba Colección Habanos
Habanos Specialist and La Casa del Habano Exclusives
Cigars available exclusively through the Habanos Specialist retail network and La Casa del Habano franchise locations:
- Partagás Especialista en Habanos y La Casa del Habano Exclusivo
LCDH Exclusive Release
Available solely at La Casa del Habano locations worldwide:
- La Gloria Cubana La Casa del Habano Exclusivo
Limited Edition Series
The Edición Limitada program featured three significant releases in 2021:
- Bolívar Regentes Edición Limitada
- Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edición Limitada
- Hoyo de Monterrey Monterreyes No.4 Edición Limitada
The Cohiba 55 Aniversario was particularly significant, commemorating over five decades of the flagship marca.
Regional Edition Series
Regional Editions remain among the most collectible releases each year, with each cigar produced exclusively for specific geographic markets. The 2021 Regional Edition lineup was extensive:
Diplomáticos
- Grandes Edición Regional Alemania (Germany)
- Líderes Edición Regional China (China)
- Leal Edición Regional Cuba (Cuba)
- Protocolo Edición Regional Rusia (Russia)
- El Emisario Edición Regional Suiza (Switzerland)
El Rey del Mundo
- Templários Edición Regional Portugal (Portugal)
Juan López
- Dragones Edición Regional Belux (Belgium-Luxembourg)
- Gran Patagón Edición Regional Cono Sur (South America)
- Adon Edición Regional Líbano (Lebanon)
Por Larrañaga
- Fuego del Cañón Edición Regional Andino B.P.E. (Andean Region)
- Leones Edición Regional España (Spain)
- Prometidos Edición Regional Francia (France)
- Fénix Edición Regional Phoenicia (Middle East)
- Larrañaga 47 Edición Regional Reino Unido (United Kingdom)
Punch
- Super Selection No.1 Edición Regional Tailandia (Thailand)
Saint Luis Rey
- La Cuna Edición Regional Italia (Italy)
San Cristóbal de la Habana
- Magnífico Edición Regional Andorra (Andorra)
- Obispo Edición Regional Austria (Austria)
- Bastiones Edición Regional Países Bajos (Netherlands)
Sancho Panza
- El Rey Edición Regional Asia Pacifico (Asia Pacific)
Replica Antique Humidor Series
The Réplica de Humidor Antiguo collection offers historically inspired presentation pieces:
- Montecristo Réplica de Humidor Antiguo
This release continued the tradition of exquisite, collector-focused humidors that pay homage to the heritage of Cuban cigar craftsmanship.
