Vegas Robaina
Brand Notes
StatusVegas Robaina is a current post-revolution brand, established in 1997.
It is classified by Habanos SA as a multi-local brand, and has a minor market share.
Generally
The range comprises medium to full strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
There is a non-Cuban brand with a similar name.
Releases
Current production consists of three handmade cigars.
Vegas Robaina cigars were included in the 1999 release of the Siglo XXI Humidor.
Since 2002 there have been further special releases.
Standard Band A
1997 on -- Current
Embossed
Standard Production Packaging
Don Alejandro
B25 - c2005
Famosos
B25 - 1997
Unicos
B25 - 1997
Current Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released 1997).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (released c2006, discontinued 2009).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (released c2003, discontinued c2006).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (released c2006, discontinued 2009).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (released c2003, discontinued c2006).
Status:
A 1997 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 1997 release. Current.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released 1997, discontinued 2012).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (released c2006, discontinued 2009).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (released c2003, discontinued c2006).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (released c2006, discontinued 2009).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (released c2003, discontinued c2006).
Status:
A 1997 release. Discontinued 2012.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (released c2006, discontinued 2009).
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released 1997, discontinued 2017).
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released 1997, discontinued 2017).
Status:
A 1997 release. Discontinued 2017.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 1997 release. Discontinued 2012.
Special Release Cigars
Clásicos - a standard production size
Don Alejandro - a standard production size
Familiar - a standard production size
Famosos - a standard production size
Unicos - a standard production size
Siglo XXI Unicos
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Humidor of 2000 cigars comprising 20 brands (21 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium. It contains 20 brands and 2,000 cigars.
Prominentes - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Limited Edition 2001 band.
Packaging:
Singles only
Status:
A 2002 release. Extremely rare.
History:
This cigar was never released for sale. Some 800 cigars were gifted at the Gala dinner of the 4th Habanos Festival.
Don Alejandro - a standard production size
Familiars - a standard production size
Famosos - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 83 cigars (83 made).
Status:
A 2002 release. Not released outside Cuba.
History:
Produced to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Alejandro Robaina.
Clásicos - a standard production size
Don Alejandro - a standard production size
Famosos - a standard production size
Maestros - a new special release size
Unicos - a standard production size
5th Anniversary Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 5th Anniversary band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 100 cigars (500 made).
Status:
A 2003 release. Intended to be released in 2002.
History:
Commemorates the 5th Anniversary of the Vegas Robaina brand.
Robaina - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a special Jubiläums-Edition band.
Packaging:
Boîte Nature Box of 15 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2005 release. Germany.
History:
Released for the 15th Anniversary of 5th Avenue,Germany. Commonly known as "Jubiläums".
Famoso Ramirez - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with special numbered artwork band.
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (200 made).
Status:
A 2006 release.
History:
First Habanos Art Edition by Angel Ramirez, who designed the band and four limited edition art works.
Maestros - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition Spain (España) band.
Packaging:
Numbered Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars (20,000 made).
Status:
A 2007 release.
Marshall - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition Adriatic (Adriático) band.
Packaging:
Numbered Varnished 8-9-8 Box of 10 cigars (1,500 made).
Status:
A 2008 release. Not available until late 2009.
History:
This cigar was planned to be released under the La Gloria Cubana brand. Because of trade mark problems, the release was changed to Vegas Robaina. The already produced La Gloria Cubana boxes were re-branded by adding a Vegas Robaina metal name plate to the boxes. There are pre-release cigars bearing the La Gloria Cubana band in circulation.
Petit Robusto - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition Portugal band.
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (600 made).
Status:
A 2008 release.
Petit Robaina - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition Canada (Canadá) band.
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (1,200 made).
Status:
A 2009 release.
Petit Robusto - an existing special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a Regional Edition band for France (Francia).
Packaging:
Numbered Varnished Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars (3,500 made).
Status:
A 2010 release.
History:
Originally proposed as a 2010 release and thought to be abandoned. Rescheduled for 2010 but not available until 2012.
XV Aniversario - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a Regional Edition band for Canada (Canadá).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2012 release.
Petit Unicos- a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a Regional Edition band for Switzerland (Suiza).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2012 release.
Minutos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with a Regional Edition band for Andorra (Andora).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made).
Status:
A 2014 release.
History:
Released early 2015.