Ediciones Limitadas 2015: H. Upmann Magnum 56 and Ramón Allones Club Allones

These are vitolas that do not exist in the regular range of sizes of the brand portfolio and features a careful selection of their leaves, that have been aged for a period of at least 2 years

[tippy title="Acopio y Beneficio"]The process of gathering and improving tobacco leaves after they are harvested up to the point when they are placed in bales to mature.[/tippy] launch the [tippy title="Edición Limitada"]Limited Edition. Special productions of Habanos made annually using fillers, binders and wrappers aged at least 2 years before the cigars are made. The wrappers come from the top leaves of the shade-grown (tapado) tobacco plant, which are darker in colour. Boxes can be identified by an extra black and gold seal indicating that they contain Limited Edition Habanos and the year in which they were released. Each Habano is dressed with an extra band giving the same information.[/tippy] 2015, H. Upmann Magnum 56 and Ramón Allones Club Allones, that will be reaching to the different outlets around the world in the coming weeks.

The Ediciones Limitadas – Limited Editions- of [tippy title="Habanos"]The official Denominación de Origen Protegida (D.O.P.), or Protected Denomination of Origin used only to describe the most outstanding brands of cigars, which are manufactured in Cuba to the most exacting standards established by the Regulatory Council, from tobaccos grown only in particular areas of the island that are also protected as Denominations of Origin. In English the word translates as Havanas, which are widely considered to be the best cigars in the world.[/tippy] are appreciated and expected by the aficionados every year. These Ediciones are special because their [tippy title="Vitola"]A word with many meanings. In Cuba it refers to the size and shape of a cigar (vitola de galera factory name, vitola de salida market name) and also to a particular size of cigar in an individual packing. In Spain it means a cigar band or ring (vitolfilia cigar band collecting). To some it has an almost spiritual meaning encapsulating every aspect of their cigar of choice.[/tippy] do not exist in the regular range of sizes of the brand portfolio. They are also distinguished by a careful selection of all their leaves – [tippy title="Capa"]The outside wrapper leaf of the Habano.[/tippy], [tippy title="Tripa"]Filler, the blend of two, three or four different types of tobacco leaves that form the heart of a Habano and dictate its flavour.[/tippy] and [tippy title="Capote"]The binder leaf. Selected from the largest and finest volado leaves grown on the lower part of the plant.[/tippy] -, which have been aged for a period of at least 2 years. The dark wrapper dressing these Habanos, coming from the highest levels on the shade grown black tobacco plant, is another characteristic that identifies them, as this wrapper is darker than the one of the vitolas in the regular range of the brand.

All Habanos of these Ediciones Limitadas are made “[tippy title="Totalmente a mano"]Totally by hand. A description created in Havana to differentiate between Cuban methods of making cigars by hand from the semi-mechanised metods used elsewhere that can legally be described as "Hecho a Mano" or "Hand Made".[/tippy] con [tippy title="Tripa Larga"]Long filler. Filler that is made from full-length tobacco leaves.[/tippy]” (“Totally handmade with Long Filler”) and with leaves selected in very small quantities from the zone, in the region of [tippy title="Pinar del Río"]The name of the region that embraces all of the important growing zones in the west of Cuba, and the name of the provincial capital. A Protected Denomination of Origin.[/tippy], Cuba. These Habanos have been made by Cuban expert cigar rollers, willing to meet the expectations of the most demanding Habano enthusiasts.

Ediciones Limitadas 2015

Magnum 56 of H. Upmann (56 ring gauge x 150 mm length) is the first launching in the Línea Magnum since 2008, a Línea that is characterized by its blends of elegant and shaded character with strength of light to medium flavour. Besides, H. Upmann Magnum 56 features the biggest ring gauge introduced by H. Upmann brand up to now. This Edición Limitada is presented in the classic slide lid box of 25 units.

Brand	H. Upmann
Commercial Name	Magnum 56
Factory Name	Magnum 56
Measures	Ring Gauge 56 (22,20 mm) x 150 mm in length
Presentation	SLB (Slide Lid Box) of 25 units

Ramón Allones Club Allones (47 ring gauge x 135 mm length) is the other 2015 Edición Limitada. This vitola is unique within the range of sizes of the brand and it is characterized by an intense and complex flavour. Club Allones is an opportunity for those smokers who enjoy full flavours Habanos and who now can taste them with the particular characteristics of the Ediciones Limitadas.

Brand	Ramón Allones
Commercial Name	Club Allones
Factory Name	Club Allones
Measures	Ring Gauge 47 (18,65 mm) x 135 mm in length
Presentation	CB (Current Box) of 10 units

The presentation is in a current box of 10 units. H. Upmann Magnum 56 and Ramón Allones Club Allones will be available in all shops around the world in the coming weeks.