{"product_id":"la-gloria-cubana-britanicas-extra-uk-regional-edition-2017-box-of-10","title":"La Gloria Cubana Britanicas Extra UK Regional Edition 2017 (Box of 10)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing Gauge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitola:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfecto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoking Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45-60 Mins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Box of 10 Cigars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRating by Surrey Cigars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 93\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Gloria Cubana Britanicas Extra UK Regional Edition 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe La Gloria Cubana Britanicas Extra UK Regional Edition 2017 is a rare Cuban cigar created exclusively for the British market, combining the refined medium-bodied character of La Gloria Cubana with one of the most unusual shapes found in modern Habanos production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 5 3\/8\" x 48, the Britanicas Extra is a distinctive perfecto with non-parallel sides and a rounded head. The unusual shape requires considerable skill to produce consistently and gives the cigar an elegant appearance that immediately distinguishes it from conventional parejo formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough designated as the 2017 UK Regional Edition, the main release was delayed until 2020. Production was restricted to just 6,000 individually numbered slide-lid boxes of 10 cigars, produced exclusively for the British market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cigar is also distinguished by a special La Gloria Cubana band recreated from a historic example discovered in Havana by Hunters \u0026amp; Frankau Executive Chairman Jemma Freeman. Beneath it sits the Edición Regional band identifying the cigar as an exclusive release for Great Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe La Gloria Cubana Britanicas Extra offers the elegant, medium-bodied character traditionally associated with the marque, delivered through the unusual smoking characteristics of its perfecto shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe profile develops gradually with delicate Cuban tobacco, cedar and subtle earthy characteristics, complemented by gentle sweetness and touches of spice. As the burn reaches the broader section of the cigar, the smoke becomes fuller and more expressive while retaining the balance and refinement associated with La Gloria Cubana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts tapered construction allows the balance between wrapper, binder and filler to change naturally throughout the smoke, creating a distinctive progression before concentrating again towards the final stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a refined and characterful Cuban cigar that places elegance and complexity ahead of outright strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Collectors and Discerning Aficionados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£1,000 per box of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Britanicas Extra offers considerable appeal to collectors seeking scarce UK Regional Editions, particularly those featuring unusual or discontinued-style Cuban vitolas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the aficionado, the distinctive perfecto construction provides a smoking experience rarely encountered within the modern Habanos portfolio, while years of maturation since production offer further opportunity for the blend to have developed additional integration and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout La Gloria Cubana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Gloria Cubana is a historic Cuban marque dating back to 1885 and has developed a reputation for elegant, refined cigars with a character distinct from many of the larger Habanos brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced entirely by hand using long-filler tobacco from Cuba's Vuelta Abajo region, the brand is traditionally associated with balanced, medium-strength cigars and has developed a particularly loyal following among experienced aficionados.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe marque's relatively limited production has also made it an interesting choice for special releases and Regional Editions, allowing distinctive formats to showcase the characteristic La Gloria Cubana blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Britanicas Extra is an excellent example, combining the marque's refined character with an exceptionally unusual Cuban vitola and the exclusivity of a release created specifically for the British market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surrey Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57514619961724,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5907\/9100\/files\/La_Gloria_Cubana_Britanicas_Extra_UK_Regional_Edition_2017_Surrey_Cigars_01.png?v=1790687743","url":"https:\/\/www.surreycigars.com\/products\/la-gloria-cubana-britanicas-extra-uk-regional-edition-2017-box-of-10","provider":"Surrey Cigars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}