Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017
A second Gran Reserva for the most prestigious Cuban brand.
The Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017 is the latest treasure from Habanos S.A., representing a luxurious and rare iteration of the beloved Cohiba Espléndidos. While it shares the same dimensions as the regular Espléndidos, measuring 178 mm in length with 47 ring gauge, this limited edition Gran Reserva offers a unique experience thanks to its meticulously aged tobacco. Sourced exclusively from the 2017 harvest, each leaf used in this cigar has been aged for a minimum of five years, lending the Gran Reserva a depth and complexity that sets it apart from its regular production counterpart.
What distinguishes this release, beyond its specially aged tobacco, is its exclusive presentation. Each cigar features a secondary gold-on-black band emblazoned with the letters "G" and "R," signifying its Gran Reserva status. These cigars are presented in elegant, glossy boxes containing 15 cigars, with only 5,000 individually numbered boxes produced. This limited run ensures that each box is a collector's item, making the Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017 as rare as it is remarkable.
Every year, Habanos S.A. selects a regular production cigar to be part of its prestigious Gran Reserva or Reserva program. Odd years are dedicated to the Gran Reserva, where the tobacco is aged for at least five years, while even years signify a Reserva release with tobacco aged for a minimum of three years. The Gran Reservas come in boxes of 15 cigars, whereas the Reservas are packaged in boxes of 20, adding to the exclusivity of each line. Although announced in February 2023, the Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva is the latest release in this tradition, appealing to connoisseurs who appreciate both the artistry of fine cigars and the rich legacy of Cuban tobacco.
Since its inception in 2003 (with the current program format dating back to 2005), the Reserva and Gran Reserva lines have celebrated some of Cuba’s most iconic brands. Previously, the selection was limited to "global brands" such as Cohiba, Montecristo, and Romeo y Julieta, but recent releases have expanded to include other beloved names like Bolívar. The Gran Reserva program began in 2009 with the Cohiba Siglo VI, and the Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017 is the seventh in this prestigious lineage, following acclaimed releases like the Montecristo No. 2 Gran Reserva Cosecha 2005 and the Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona Gran Reserva Cosecha 2013.
The Gran Reserva series is intended to offer cigar aficionados a heightened experience of some of Cuba's most iconic cigars, using aged tobaccos to create a richer, more sophisticated profile. The Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017 is no exception. By employing only five-year-old leaves from the renowned 2017 harvest, Habanos S.A. has created a cigar with an unparalleled depth of flavor that enhances the natural richness of the Cohiba Espléndidos.
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COHIBA Espléndidos - Reserva Cosecha 2017 - Box of 15
Vitola: Julieta No.2 (47 × 178 mm)