EMS

EMS stands for English Market Selection, a description used in Cuba for over a century to identify the quality of cigars designated for the British market. It is the cornerstone of the UK’s long established reputation as the world centre for the finest Havana cigars.

UK Regional Editions

Ramón Allones

Private Stock 230

Private Stock 230

Year: 2020
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Partagás 16
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 6 ¾ Inches / 170mm
Originally intended as a cigar to help celebrate H&F's 230th anniversary in 2020 its launch was delayed until 2022. Adorned with a band inspired by those which dressed the original Ramon Allones Private Stock cigars that were discontinued in the 1970's. However, this band also bears the size name, making it unique.

Hunters & Frankau 225 Aniversario

Hunters & Frankau 225 Aniversario

Year: 2015
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Insólito
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 5 ½ Inches / 141mm
Commissioned to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Hunters & Frankau, these cigars were aged for two years in the UK prior to release. A modern vitola with a distinctive, classic twist, the ‘cabeza tombada’ or ‘dropped head’ finish of the cap. The cigars were presented in SLB boxes of 25 with 225 special cabinets also made which each held 100 cigars (four boxes).

Petit Belicoso

Petit Belicoso

Year: 2012
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Petit Belicoso
Ring gauge: 52
Length: 5 Inches / 125mm
Now with one Regional Edition per region each year, H&F decided to pay homage to the first ever UK release from 2005. Although it is half an inch shorter, the ring gauge and brand remain the same. Both cigars were figurados and both delivered robust signature Ramon Allones flavour.

Belicoso Finos

Belicoso Finos

Year: 2005
Flavour: Full
Vitola: Campana
Ring gauge: 52
Length: 5 ½ Inches / 140mm
A pioneering cigar. One of the first to be released as a Regional Editions when the concept was launched in 2005. This Campana sized cigar did not come dressed with a second band denoting the region but has become infamous as the UK’s first offering. A powerhouse of a cigar but now sadly extremely rare.

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