Brand Notes
Status
Sancho Panza was established in 1848 by Don Emilio Ohmstedt, who also created El Rey del Mundo. It is named for a central character in the novel Don Quixote. The brand was not especially large or popular, and by 1898 had been discontinued.
It was re-established under new ownership in the 1900s, and changed hands several times in the following decades, before returning to the Rey del Mundo Company in the 1930s. It finally began to prosper in the 1940s and 50s, particularly in the Spanish market.
Today, it is classified by Habanos S.A. to be in their Other category of Portfolio brands. It receives an occasional Regional Edition release.
The range comprises medium strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
Standard Band A
Pre-1960 to mid-1970s -- Discontinued
Un-embossed, dark brown colour
Standard Band B
Mid-1970s to c2002/3 -- Discontinued
Un-embossed, light brown colour
Standard Band C
c2002/3 on for Standard Production -- Current
Un-embossed, now a mauve/brown colour
Standard Band D
2010 on for Special Releases -- Current
Un-imbossed, similar to band A in colour
Current Production Cigars
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
B25 - Standard band A, B, C.
SLB50 - no bands.
SLB50 - no bands.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C, D.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2019.
History:
Although discontinued in 2019, these were still in production until at least late-2023.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2012.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C (SLB50 - no bands).
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2006).
Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C (SLB50 - no bands).
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2006).
Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Dress box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Slide lid box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Dress box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress box of 10 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress box of 5 cigars in individual slide lid boxes (discontinued 2006).
Dress box of 10 cigars (discontinued early-2000s).
Dress box of 10 cigars (discontinued early-2000s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 10 cigars in gold foil.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980s.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B.
Packaging:
Tree-branch humidor of 25 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980s.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Slide lid box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 10 cigars in aluminium foil.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress box of 25 cigars.
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Special Releases
Quijote - a new special release size
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Spain (España).
Packaging:
Numbered dress box of 10 cigars (2,500 produced).
Status:
A 2010 release. Not available until 2011.
Escuderos - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Germany (Alemania).
Packaging:
Numbered dress box of 10 cigars (3,000 produced).
Status:
A 2011 release.
Nro. 109 - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with regional edition band for Serbia.
Packaging:
Numbered slide lid box of 50 cigars (1,000 produced).
Status:
A 2014 release.
History:
Released mid-2015.
Montesco - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Switzerland (Suiza).
Packaging:
Numbered dress box of 10 cigars (6,000 produced).
Status:
A 2017 release. Released late-2017.
Romeo - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Belgium and Luxemborg (BELUX).
Packaging:
Numbered slide lid box of 10 cigars (10,000 produced).
Status:
A 2017 release. Released December 2018.
Magnum 54 - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with a Regional Edition band for Cyprus and Greece (Chipre - Grecia).
Packaging:
Numbered varnished semi boîte nature box of 10 cigars (15,000 produced).
Status:
A 2020 release. Released late-2022.
History:
Name is the Greek spelling of Homer, the ancient poet.
Laguito No.1 - a new special release size.
Construction:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for the Asia Pacific (Asia Pacifico).
Packaging:
Numbered slide lid box of 50 cigars (2,000 produced).
Status:
A 2021 release. Released early 2023.