Libano Regional Edition 2018

[oliverdst]

Antoine Bathie says:

For the first time, Quai d’Orsay Cuban cigars to be released in a very exclusive 50-cigar cabinet "Exclusivo Libano" !

 

This Regional Edition 2018 “Exclusivo Libano” is an initiative from Walid Saleh, General Manager of Phoenicia Trading, Habanos distributor in the Levant.

 

The new cigar, “Duke” shape (54 x 140 mm), is named Quai d’Orsay “Baalbeck”. Indeed, since 2009, Phoenicia Trading is used to name its regional editions for Lebanon with famous Phoenician cities. So, after “Beritus”, “Sidon”, “Sur” or “Byblos”, the naming of “Baalbeck” was also relevant. Actually, Baalbeck was an historical city in the ancient Lebanon and the place with the famous temples of Jupiter and Bacchus.

 

Total production will be limited to 1200 cabinets only. Lebanese aficionados should be able to find these Habanos in cigar shops in the coming months.

 

 

[Markspring1978]

Very interesting. Too bad Lebanon isn’t on my travel agenda for the next 50 years. 

[99call]

Wonder how much these cost, if its brutal on the pocket, maybe they should be called "Ballsback"  i.e. I want my.......

[oliverdst]

2 hours ago, Markspring1978 said:

Very interesting. Too bad Lebanon isn’t on my travel agenda for the next 50 years. 

I live in the other side of the world so I dont think I will go there anytime soon but I think Lebanon is an interesting place to visit.

[Lotusguy]

Can probably only afford a split but I’d be game

[havanaclub]

Can probably only afford a split but I’d be game

Seriously eh. I’d likely take a 5er.


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[Ryan]

I was in Beirut airport on Monday and no sign of these. They don't even have the ERDM WIH 20 yet. Plenty of Diplomatico Ammunition though.

I'll be seeing Walid Saleh in a few weeks time, I hope he brings some of the Baalbecks with him. 

Nice packaging, I'd guess the Beirut duty-free price will be about $1,000 for the cabinet of 50.

For anybody who says they'd never visit, maybe think again, I spent a few days there in September. Lovely country, lovely people, it reminded me quite a bit of Havana.

[David88]

It's always nice to see a 50 cab but I can't see myself going for these.

I can definitely recommend a long weekend in Beirut to anyone though. I had a great time while I was there! 

[gojira]

1 hour ago, Lotusguy said:

Can probably only afford a split but I’d be game

I'd be in for half a cab.

[BrightonCorgi]

1 hour ago, Ryan said:

For anybody who says they'd never visit, maybe think again, I spent a few days there in September. Lovely country, lovely people, it reminded me quite a bit of Havana.

Beirut is high on my places to visit actually.  I have some Lebanese relatives and they make it sound awesome.  Beach to skiing in a couple of hours.  Great food and nightlife.  

[Derboesekoenig]

Will these be available elsewhere? Because I've picked up many regionals in Dubai...if I find some in March, I'm def going to grab these

[Edward7]

I would love to visit Beirut. I would also love to try this cigar.

[HDGSN]

5 hours ago, Ryan said:

For anybody who says they'd never visit, maybe think again, I spent a few days there in September. Lovely country, lovely people, it reminded me quite a bit of Havana.

My wife and I thought the same thing.