El Rey del Mundo La Reina Cigar (2013 UK Regional Edition) – Box of 24

The El Rey del Mundo La Reina Cigar measures 7 inches (192mm) in length with a 38 ring gauge. Presented in SBN boxes containing 24 cigars arranged in 3 rows of 8, each unit features a pigtail cap characteristic of the Laguito No.1 vitola. This size originated in 1963 as a prototype for Fidel Castro before its commercial release as the Cohiba Lanceros in 1982.

Production Details

All La Reina cigars are rolled at Havana’s El Laguito factory, the exclusive production site for this vitola since 2013. The factory employs technicians specializing in crafting this challenging lancero format. Tobacco from Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo region forms the blend, with a combustion time averaging 60-70 minutes.

Tasting Notes

• Initial flavors: Cedar wood and floral accents
• Mid-profile: Toasted almond and baking spices
• Final third: Creamy texture with residual sweetness

Historical Context

This marks the first Habanos Regional Edition entirely produced at El Laguito factory. The lancero vitola’s technical demands require specific expertise, justifying centralized manufacturing. Regional Editions typically allocate fewer than 50,000 cigars per market annually.

Packaging & Availability

The 2013 UK Regional Edition was distributed through Hunters & Frankau, the official Habanos distributor. Original boxes include embossed regional edition seals and factory codes. Current secondary market valuations range between £800-£1,200 per intact box.