Each year, the global cigar community eagerly awaits the announcement of new Cuban cigar releases from Habanos S.A.— the state-owned company behind the world’s most prestigious cigar marques. From the legendary Festival del Habano in Havana to limited regional editions, new vitolas and packaging innovations often define trends for collectors and aficionados alike.
The 2025 Habanos releases promise to be among the most exciting in recent memory, combining traditional craftsmanship with bold, modern formats. Below is a summary of what has been confirmed and what remains rumoured among insiders and distributors.
Confirmed 2025 Cuban Cigar Releases
Montecristo Elba – Edición Limitada 2025
Habanos has confirmed the Montecristo Elba as one of its official Limited Editions for 2025. Measuring 5¾ inches by 54 ring gauge (146 × 21.4 mm), this robust yet elegant vitola will be available in numbered boxes of ten cigars. With only 10,000 boxes released worldwide, expect this Montecristo to become a collector’s treasure — rich, creamy and complex in the classic Montecristo style.
Trinidad Villa – LCDH & Specialist Release
Following the success of the Trinidad Cabildos and Media Luna, the brand continues its renaissance with the Villa — a 6¾ × 47 (170 × 18.7 mm) cigar offered exclusively through La Casa del Habano and Habanos Specialist stores. Smooth, refined and perfectly balanced, the Trinidad Villa reflects the brand’s continuing rise in prestige following Cohiba’s price harmonisation in 2023.
Bolívar Royal Gigantes – Colección Habanos 2025
Collectors take note: the Bolívar Royal Gigantes will be released as part of the limited Colección Habanos series. Measuring 6⅞ inches by 53 ring gauge (174 × 21.0 mm), this regal vitola will be presented in humidor-style book boxes, with just 3,000 boxes of 20 cigars produced worldwide. Expect the typical Bolívar strength, layered with earthy sweetness and depth.
Punch Princesas – Edición Limitada 2025
Celebrating Punch’s 185th anniversary, the Princesas revives a beloved historic size — 5⅜ × 52 (135 × 20.6 mm). This Edición Limitada combines heritage with modern refinement and is expected to showcase Punch’s signature creamy spice and approachable complexity.
Cohiba Behike 58
Undoubtedly the most talked-about release of the 2025 Festival del Habano, the new Cohiba Behike 58 adds a powerful, larger-ring option to the famed Behike line. Measuring 7 inches by 58 ring gauge, complete with Cohiba’s trademark pigtail, it represents the pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity in Cuban cigars.
H. Upmann Magnum 50 – Gran Reserva Cosecha 2019
This Gran Reserva release showcases tobaccos aged for at least five years from the 2019 harvest, delivering refined balance, complexity, and smoothness. The Magnum 50 remains one of the most popular formats among connoisseurs, now elevated to Gran Reserva status with limited production and exquisite presentation.
Other Festival Highlights
Additional cigars unveiled during the 2025 Festival del Habano included:
- Romeo y Julieta Amantes
- Partagás Cedros
- Punch Princesas (officially confirmed above)
These new vitolas underscore Habanos’ continued focus on craftsmanship and limited-edition appeal.
Rumours and Industry Speculation
While official details are scarce, reliable sources close to the Cuban cigar industry have hinted at several possibilities:
- No separate “Habanos World Days” event in 2025, with all new launches consolidated at the Havana Festival.
- A potential Trinidad anniversary collector’s release, building on the success of the Cabildos and Villa.
- Additional Colección Habanos editions, possibly from Partagás or Romeo y Julieta, before the end of the year.
- Ongoing whispers of repackaged regional exclusives for the UK and Asia-Pacific markets, likely announced later in 2025.
As always, until Habanos officially confirms, these remain in the realm of rumour — but the anticipation among aficionados is already palpable.
A Golden Era for Collectors
With these exciting new vitolas, 2025 looks set to be another landmark year for Cuban cigar enthusiasts. Following price harmonisation across global markets, Habanos S.A. has focused more than ever on premium presentation, limited availability, and heritage storytelling — trends that continue to elevate Cuban cigars as symbols of craftsmanship and prestige.
From the Cohiba Behike 58 to the Montecristo Elba, these releases embody the artistry that has made Habanos the benchmark for cigar excellence worldwide.