Cuaba
Brand Notes
StatusCuaba is a current post-Revolution brand introduced in 1996, specifically to produce Figurado shaped cigars.
It is classified by Habanos SA as a niche brand, and has a minor market share.
Generally
The range comprises medium to full-strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
Releases
Current production consists of six handmade cigars.
Cuaba cigars were included in the 1999 release of the Siglo XXI Humidor.
Since 1999 there have been further special releases.
Standard Band A
1996 on -- Current
Embossed
Standard Production Packaging
Diadema
B5b1af - 2003 on
Distinguidos
B10 - 2003 on
Divinos
B25 - 1996 on
Exclusivos
B25 - 1996 on
Generosos
B25 - 1996 on
Salomón
B10 - 2003 on
Tradicionales
B25 - c2010
Tradicionales
P5 - c2005
Current Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2010).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2010).
Status:
A 1996 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2010).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2010).
Status:
A 1996 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued c2010).
Status:
A 1996 release. Current. Officially discontinued in 2012, but still in production at least as recently as 2016.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2003 release. Current.
History:
An earlier special release cigar.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade (wrapped in plain foil).
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 5 cigars in aluminium foil & individual slide lid boxes (discontinued 2013).
Status:
A 2003 release. Discontinued 2013.
History:
An earlier special release cigar.
Special Release Cigars
Distinguidos - a new special release size
Millennium Reserve band - minor embossing
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special Millennium Reserve 2000 band.
Packaging:
Ceramic Jar of 25 cigars (4,000 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Launched at the 1999 Havana Festival to celebrate the Millennium.
Salomón II - a new special release cigar
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Humidor of 45 cigars (45 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
The reason for this release is unknown.
Distinguidos - a new special release size
Divinos - a current production size
Exclusivos - a current production size
Generosos - a current production size
Soberbios - a new special release size
Tradicionales - a current production size
Siglo XXI Soberbios
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands.
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.
Salomón - a special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars (300 made).
Status:
A 2001 release.
History:
The first release of the Habanos Collection Series.
Diademas - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade. Star-patterned paper foil wrapped.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 5 cigars in aluminium foil & individual slide lid boxes (300 made).
Status:
A 2001 release.
History:
Apparently a limited run produced for Diadema s.p.a.
While the dress boxes are unnumbered, the individual slide lid boxes are numbered.
While the dress boxes are unnumbered, the individual slide lid boxes are numbered.
Distinguidos - a special release size
Salomón - an earlier special release cigar
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 10 cigars (600 made).
Status:
A 2002 release.
History:
The reason for this release is unknown. Salomón was previously named Soberbios in the Siglo XXI Humidor.
Pirámides - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Edición Limitada 2008 band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2008 release.
Generosos - a current production size
Festival del Habano Band - embossed
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Festival del Habano band.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars comprising 9 brands (20,000 made).
Status:
A 2009 release. Boxes date from DIC 08.
History:
This release is a replica of a special commemorative case gifted to attendees of the tenth Habanos festival in Cuba.
The case contains a selection of ten standard production cigars (nine brands) released in the previous ten years.
The case contains a selection of ten standard production cigars (nine brands) released in the previous ten years.
Salomón - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 30 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
History:
The 11th release of the Habanos Collection Series, comprising ten brands with three cigars in each brand.
This releases is titled "Obras Completas" (the Complete Works).
Released in late 2012.
This releases is titled "Obras Completas" (the Complete Works).
Released in late 2012.
Bariay - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 20 cigars in aluminium foil (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2012 release.
History:
The 12th release in the Habanos Collection series. Released early 2014.
A new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 20 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 50 cigars
Status:
A 2016 release. Not yet available.