Brand Notes
Status
Diplomáticos 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.
Semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars.
Semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars.
Semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 25 cigars (released 1966, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars.
Semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 25 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars.
Semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Semi boîte nature box of 25 cigars (released 1976, discontinued late-1970s).
Humidor of 100 cigars.