Cohiba Esplendidos Box Code Question

[havanaclub7]

I have a box code question for the experts.  Of course, I would prefer to purchase a box from our friends here.  But, alas, I have missed out the few times one has come up recently.  Another source I purchase from, which per rules will remain nameless here, has a box available with the code TRS FEB 21.  I am not familiar with the TRS factory code but looked at the code list posted on this thread.  Is TRS a plausible factory code for Cohiba Esplendidos?  It is not the code for the El Laguito factory.  They also have cardboard boxes of 15 (in three packs) with the code TLE NOV 21.  They are a source I have purchased from for many years and have been bullet proof in terms of having authentic goods.  I have purchased everything from RyJ Tubos No. 1 to Punch DCs and many others in between with never an issue regarding authenticity.  But at the price point the cigars are being offered, I wanted an expert opinion before investing the money.  Of course, Rob could work harder to get the cigars for his pals here but we know that not much is coming out of Havana right now in the Churchill/DC range due to the supply issue.  Any help would be appreciated.  Also, any reviews of 2021 box code Esplendidos would be appreciated.  I have a few in my humidor from about 20-25 years ago and am saving them.  It's been awhile since I have had one but my Esplendidos memories are amazing and I always wanted to get my hands on a box.  Thank everyone!

[NSXCIGAR]

TRS is Caney, Santiago de Cuba. TLE is Segui, Artemisa. Esplendidos can be rolled outside El Laguito. No issues based on those being the box codes. 

That said, nominally legitimate box codes don't guarantee authenticity. Right now, outside of a handful of vendors in the world I would not feel comfortable buying a cigar like Esplendidos. Unless you have a close personal relationship with your vendor or have full trust in them it's honestly too risky for me even if the box looked darn near perfect. 

[havanaclub7]

Thanks for the information.  I was not aware which factories outside El Laguito rolled Esplendidos.  I have a close relationship with the other vendor and have never had an issue with quality or authenticity.  I just wanted to make sure that the box codes were plausible because they weren't the MAR for El Laguito.  Thanks for your information!

[NSXCIGAR]

18 hours ago, havanaclub7 said:

was not aware which factories outside El Laguito rolled Esplendidos.

The only cigar exclusively rolled at EL is Lanceros. I do believe most if not all BHK is rolled there now but I've seen BHK with codes EAG OCT 14 & RAE JUN 15. RAE is Baez, VC and EAG is Remedios, VC. 

Everything else can come from anywhere. You could find Esplendidos and just about anything else rolled everywhere from Pinar to Santiago de Cuba.