Brand Notes
Status
Cubatabaco was formed in 1962 and is the trademark name of Empresa Cubana del Tabaco.
History
Cubatabaco initially owned the cigar brands and was responsible cigar production and sales.
In 1966 the company was renamed Empresa Exportadora del Tabaco.
In 1994 sales became the responsibility of a new company named Habanos S.A.
In 2001 manufacturing became the responsibility of a new company named Tabacuba
Cubatabaco is currently the owner of the Cuban cigar brand names.
Releases
They have released 2 special Commemorative humidors under their own Trademark brand name.
General Purpose Band
1962 to 1966 -- Discontinued
Embossed
Special Releases
25 Aniversario Band
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 25 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Humidor of 50 cigars (100 produced).
Status:
A 1987 release.
History:
Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Cubatabaco.
This was the first commemorative humidor produced since the Revolution.
This was the first commemorative humidor produced since the Revolution.
Grand Corona
1492 Humidor Band
1492 Humidor bands are numbered and not embossed
Construction:
Handmade. Made in the H. Upmann factory.
Bands:
Special numbered "1492" band.
Packaging:
Numbered humidor of 50 cigars (501 produced).
Status:
A 1992 release.
History:
Released by Cubatabaco to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' "discovery" of tobacco.