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Cuban Regulares: The Regular Range Explained
“Regulares” does not mean “average,” but refers to the regular production range. On our website, Regulares therefore appear alongside categories such as Añejados, Limitadas, Regionales or Reservas. The term refers neither to a single format nor to a particular strength, but to the established series and vitolas in the permanent ranges of Cuban brands. A small Guantanamera can be just as much a part of this category as a Cohiba Behike.
Difference Between Limitadas, Regionales and Reservas
The difference from special editions is quite straightforward: Ediciones Limitadas are produced in limited quantities and usually in formats not typically associated with the respective brand; their tobaccos are aged for at least two years before processing. Ediciones Regionales are reserved for specific markets. Reservas and Gran Reservas use tobaccos from a designated harvest year that have been aged for at least three and five years respectively. Regulares do not have this special status. They are intended to form part of the ongoing portfolio and, in principle, return on a regular basis. When it comes to Cuba, however, “in principle” is best read with a relaxed smile: regular production does not mean that every box is available at all times. Limited supplies and quantity restrictions, as we have come to expect from Cuba, naturally apply here as well.
Regular Lines as the Heart of Cuban Brands
Put simply, Regulares form the backbone of a brand and provide a particularly clear impression of what its blend represents. Anyone looking to understand Cuban brands is therefore well advised to start with their regular lines. This applies, for example, to:
Within the regular ranges of these brands, you can compare formats and find your favourites without having to play detective, auctioneer and treasure hunter at the same time.
Cuban Regulares From Guantanamera to Cohiba Behike
We offer the complete spectrum: from affordable Guantanamera, José-L.-Piedra and Quintero cigars to Cohiba, Trinidad and premium lines such as Behike or Romeo y Julieta Línea de Oro. In between lies a broad selection featuring Punch, Ramón Allones, Quai d’Orsay, Vegueros, Por Larrañaga and many other brands.
How to Assess the Strength of Cuban Cigar Brands
The Habanos strength classification provides a useful initial guide. Hoyo de Monterrey, Quai d’Orsay, Fonseca and Rafael González tend to be on the milder side. H. Upmann generally ranges from mild to medium.
Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad, Punch and Quintero fall into the medium range. Montecristo is predominantly classified as medium to full-bodied, while Bolívar, Ramón Allones, Vegueros, as well as stronger Partagás and Cohiba lines can deliver considerably more intensity. This is a guide, not a verdict set in stone: factors such as format, ageing and smoking pace play a major role.
Comparing Longfiller, Shortfiller and Machine-Made Cigars
Most Cuban Regulares at Cigarworld are entirely handmade longfillers. There are also deliberately simpler constructions. Quintero cigars are handmade with a shortfiller blend, while Guantanamera cigars are machine-made. This is no embarrassing family secret, but rather explains part of the wide price range. There are therefore uncomplicated options for anyone looking for a first taste of Cuban cigars; those seeking subtle transitions and longer development will generally gravitate towards handmade longfillers.
Choosing Cuban Cigars by Strength and Occasion
When choosing a cigar, consider the occasion, available time and desired strength first, then the brand and format – and only then the prestige of the cigar band. Hoyo de Monterrey, H. Upmann or Quai d’Orsay are good choices for a mild introduction. Those looking for the classic middle ground can explore Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad or Punch. If you prefer something earthier, spicier and stronger, many roads lead to Partagás, Bolívar or Ramón Allones.
Regulares Offer Classics for Short and Long Smoking Sessions
Cuban Regulares are anything but the boring section. They are the core of the range: classics, modern lines, small cigars for a quick break and larger formats for an entire evening. Special editions can sparkle and come in numbered boxes. Regulares do not need to. They return regularly – as far as Cuba and availability allow – and, when compared at leisure, demonstrate just how diverse the flavours of this famous Caribbean island can be.
