Diplomáticos
Brand Notes
StatusDiplomáticos is a current post-revolution brand, established in 1966.
Generally
It sits in Habanos S.A.'s 'Other' category for portfolio brands, and has a minor market share.
Diplomáticos are considered medium to full strength cigars, and are made using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
Releases
In 1966 five cigars were introduced, identical in size to the Montecristo Nos.1 to 5.
In 1976 two further sizes were introduced, corresponding to the Montecristo Especial & Especial No.2.
Special releases commenced in 2012.
History
Diplomáticos cigars were originally packaged in Semi Boite Nature (SBN) boxes. Standard dress boxes were introduced c1975.
It was originally intended to be a cheaper version of the popular Montecristo brand, mainly targeting the French market.
Standard Band A
1966 on -- Current
Not embossed
Standard band B
2018 on - initially on special releases
Embossed
Standard Production Packaging
Diplomáticos No.2
B25 - 1997
Diplomáticos No.5
SBN25 - early 1970s
Diplomáticos No.7
B25 - early-1980s
Diplomáticos No.7
SBN25 - 1988
Current Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Status:
A 1966 release. Current.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s, discontinued 2010).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Status:
A 1966 release. Discontinued 2010.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s, discontinued 2010).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Status:
A 1966 release. Discontinued 2010.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s, discontinued 2006).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Status:
A 1966 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s, discontinued 2006).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Status:
A 1966 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s, discontinued early-1980s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Status:
A 1976 release. Discontinued early-1980s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (released late-1970s, discontinued early-1980s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars
Status:
A 1976 release. Discontinued early-1980s.
Special Release Cigars
Petite Robusto - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard Band A, with Regional Edition band for Spain (España).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2012 release.
Nro. 109 - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A with a Regional Edition band for Asia Pacific (Asia Pacifico).
Packaging:
Numbered Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made).
Status:
A 2014 release.
History:
Released April 2015. The is named for the Japanese samurai code, and celebrates the 400th anniversary of Hasekura Tsunenaga's visit to Cuba, who stopped there on his way to Europe as part of the Keichō Embassy, and is considered the first Japanese citizen to visit the island.
Robustos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard Band A, with Regional Edition band for Cuba.
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (7,000 made).
Status:
A 2015 release.
History:
Released late-2015.
Edmundo, a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, with Regional Edition band for The Netherlands (Países Bajos).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2015 release.
History:
Originally proposed for Canada. Released early-2016.
Robustos - a previous special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B, with Regional Edition band for Canada (Canadá).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2018 release. Released September 2018.
Geniales, a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B, with Regional Edition band for Phoenicia.
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (10,000 made).
Status:
A 2018 release. Released November 2018.
History:
Released by Phoenicia Trading A.A., distributor for Africa and the Middle East.
Montesco - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band B, with Regional Edition band for Belgium and Luxembourg (BELUX).
Packaging:
Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (10,000 made).
Status:
A 2018 release. Released mid-2019.