What is the X Edición Festival del Habano and when was it released?

The X Edición Festival del Habano is a commemorative release celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Habanos Festival, held in Havana, Cuba. Released in 2008, this special edition features the Montecristo Edmundo format—a robusto extra measuring 135mm (5.3 inches) with a 52 ring gauge. The cigar was distributed exclusively through official festival channels and La Casa del Habano retailers, making it a limited production run sought after by collectors.

What are the flavor profile and smoking time of the X Edición Festival del Habano?

This commemorative Montecristo delivers the brand's signature medium-to-full body with pronounced notes of cocoa, roasted coffee, cedar, and subtle spice. The Edmundo format typically provides 60–75 minutes of smoking time when properly stored at 65–70% humidity. The X Edición is distinguished by a special second band indicating its festival commemoration, though the blend remains consistent with standard Edmundo production.

How does the X Edición Festival del Habano compare to regular Montecristo Edmundo cigars?

The X Edición shares identical tobacco composition and factory production with standard Edmundo cigars—both rolled at H. Upmann factory using Vuelta Abajo leaves. The primary distinction lies in packaging and exclusivity: the commemorative edition features dual bands and was produced in restricted quantities for festival attendees. Collectors value this edition 15–25% above regular Edmundo pricing due to scarcity and provenance documentation.

What is the X Edición Festival del Habano and when was it released?

The X Edición Festival del Habano is a commemorative release celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Habanos Festival, held in Havana, Cuba. Released in 2008, this special edition features the Montecristo Edmundo format—a robusto extra measuring 135mm (5.3 inches) with a 52 ring gauge. The cigar was distributed exclusively through official festival channels and La Casa del Habano retailers, making it a limited production run sought after by collectors.

What are the flavor profile and smoking time of the X Edición Festival del Habano?

This commemorative Montecristo delivers the brand's signature medium-to-full body with pronounced notes of cocoa, roasted coffee, cedar, and subtle spice. The Edmundo format typically provides 60–75 minutes of smoking time when properly stored at 65–70% humidity. The X Edición is distinguished by a special second band indicating its festival commemoration, though the blend remains consistent with standard Edmundo production.

How does the X Edición Festival del Habano compare to regular Montecristo Edmundo cigars?

The X Edición shares identical tobacco composition and factory production with standard Edmundo cigars—both rolled at H. Upmann factory using Vuelta Abajo leaves. The primary distinction lies in packaging and exclusivity: the commemorative edition features dual bands and was produced in restricted quantities for festival attendees. Collectors value this edition 15–25% above regular Edmundo pricing due to scarcity and provenance documentation.

Cigar Information

X Edición Festival del Habano

Commemorative Release Overview

The X Edición Festival del Habano stands as a remarkable commemorative collection that celebrates the tenth anniversary of Cuba's prestigious Habanos Festival. This special release replicates an exclusive gift case that was originally presented to attendees of the milestone festival event held in Cuba.

Encased in an elegant black lacquered boîte nature box, this limited edition contains ten handcrafted cigars representing nine distinguished Habanos brands. The collection showcases standard production sizes that had been introduced during the preceding decade, making it a meaningful retrospective of Cuban cigar excellence. Only 20,000 boxes were produced for this 2009 release, with boxes bearing the DIC 08 date stamp.

Collection Contents

Each box contains one cigar from the following vitolas:

Montecristo Edmundo

The Edmundo vitola represents one of Montecristo's popular current production sizes. This cigar features the brand's standard band C accompanied by the commemorative X Festival del Habano band.

Factory Name	Edmundo
Ring Gauge	52
Length	135 mm (5⅜″)
Official Weight	13.20 g

Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial

This Gordito-sized cigar carries three distinct bands: the standard Hoyo de Monterrey band E, the Epicure Especial secondary band, and the special X Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Gordito
Ring Gauge	50
Length	141 mm (5½″)
Official Weight	13.30 g

Cuaba Generosos

Representing the Cuaba brand, this Generosos vitola displays the standard band A alongside the Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Generosos
Ring Gauge	42
Length	132 mm (5¼″)
Official Weight	9.45 g

Cohiba Genios

This Maduro 5 line cigar from Cohiba features the standard Cohiba Maduro band A paired with the special X Festival del Habano band.

Factory Name	Genios
Ring Gauge	52
Length	140 mm (5½″)
Official Weight	13.69 g

H. Upmann Magnum 50

The Magnum 50 vitola from H. Upmann presents three bands: the standard band C, the distinctive Magnum 50 secondary band, and the X Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Magnum 50
Ring Gauge	50
Length	160 mm (6¼″)
Official Weight	15.05 g

San Cristóbal de la Habana Mercaderes

This Hermosos No.1-sized cigar showcases the San Cristóbal standard band A together with the special X Festival del Habano band.

Factory Name	Hermosos No.1
Ring Gauge	48
Length	167 mm (6⅝″)
Official Weight	14.28 g

Trinidad Robustos Extra

The Robustos Extra from Trinidad carries the brand's standard band B accompanied by the X Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Dobles Pt
Ring Gauge	50
Length	155 mm (6⅛″)
Official Weight	14.58 g

Partagás Serie P No.2

This pyramid-shaped cigar from Partagás features the Serie P No.2 band alongside the X Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Piramides
Ring Gauge	52
Length	156 mm (6⅛″)
Official Weight	14.26 g

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill

The Short Churchill vitola displays three bands: the standard Romeo y Julieta band D, the Short Churchills secondary band, and the X Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Robustos
Ring Gauge	50
Length	124 mm (4⅞″)
Official Weight	11.66 g

Cohiba Siglo VI

The prestigious Siglo VI from Cohiba's Línea 1492 features the standard Cohiba band E paired with the special X Festival del Habano commemorative band.

Factory Name	Cañonazo
Ring Gauge	52
Length	150 mm (5⅞″)
Official Weight	14.67 g

Packaging and Presentation

The X Edición Festival del Habano comes presented in a sophisticated black lacquered boîte nature box containing ten cigars across nine different brands. Each cigar is adorned with its respective brand bands plus the distinctive X Festival del Habano commemorative band, marking this collection as a true celebration of a decade of Habanos excellence.

Release Information

Release Year: 2009
Box Date: DIC 08
Total Production: 20,000 boxes
Construction: Handmade
Cigars Per Box: 10
Number of Brands: 9

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