Popular Post Edicion Posted December 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2021 From BR, first South Asia regional I have seen, a quick search on CCW did not show more examples. Would this be the one and only South Asian regional in existence? I have seen Middle Eastern, European, Asian, Central/South, Canada but never seen any Regionals from Africa, Australia or the US? Would be interesting if they would come out with some special ones. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted December 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2021 This release is perhaps the most mercurial of all Regional Editions since the program started in 2005. The reasons are listed below: It is the only Regional Edition to come from India, in 2009 It was released in two batches, an initial release of 600 and a second release of 1000. The inner leaflet incorrectly states 2000. It practically has the same vitola dimensions as the regular production Punch Double Coronas and this is what we colloquially term a 'no-no' or 'faux pas' in relation to the rules for Regional Editions, which advocate different vitolas in marcas to regular production stock. These are highly sought after by collectors for the reasons stated above. 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edicion Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Thank you @JohnS! I find that really interesting to learn. I could definitely see the appeal of these beauties. The Punch DC 2019/2020 have been my favourite of the bunch in 2021 - would have liked to give these a try with 10+ years of age. I can also see the appeal of being a collector's item given it's very limited run for an "unusual" market/region. Now, if they only made blends with regional preferences in mind, that would have a been a spicy full-flavored smoke! Who knows if they decide to commemorate a pre-embargo smoke or vitola "US edition" or Africa or OZ land with their unique characteristics! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Any DC sized Regional Cigar is a hot commodity; regardless of the region. Considering how little India is into cigar smoking; the Platino is real vanity release. Was a hot product since day one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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