Cohiba Gran Corona 35th Anniversary Humidor Photos

[Don Candido]

» » D.C

» »

» » Are they called Serie A ?

»

» I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

»

» This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he can

» let us know why?

BTW, I went to the other site where you posted about and were trounced on about this humidor. Do not let any of them get to you. They are more riled up about procedure than smokes anyway.

This is the right place to hang out and learn about cigars. That site has too many people who do not know what they are talking about.

Want to try a Cohiba Gran Corona? PM me and we will see if I can get one from this humidor to you. You will be far more knowledgeable than most of those who post their "thoughts" about this cigar, once you have tried one.

It is quite amazing.

Oh and by the way, I have bought cigars (for over ten years) from a source mentioned on the other board who gets things in Havana and certainly can bring authenticity questions into the picture. Questions about the stuff I posted about (and which were referred to on the other site,) which were absolutely real. I do not get collector humidors like the Cohiba 35th Gran Corona from that source. These are from a much more "accepted" source of legitimate H.S.A products, (and an authorized H.S.A. retailer.) The questionable source has regularly delivered me cigars passed out at the Habanos festivals, as well as other rare items I confirmed to be legit blends myself. He is the real deal. Still that source is not the source of these Cohiba Gran Corona's from the 35th Anniversary.

PM me and you will know for yourself.

Cheers,

DC.

[CIGARHead]

» » » D.C

» » »

» » » Are they called Serie A ?

» »

» » I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

» »

» » This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he can

» » let us know why?

»

» BTW, I went to the other site where you posted about and were trounced on

» about this humidor. Do not let any of them get to you. They are more riled

» up about procedure than smokes anyway.

»

» This is the right place to hang out and learn about cigars. That site has

» too many people who do not know what they are talking about.

»

» Want to try a Cohiba Gran Corona? PM me and we will see if I can get one

» from this humidor to you. You will be far more knowledgeable than most of

» those who post their "thoughts" about this cigar, once you have tried

» one.

»

» It is quite amazing.

»

» Oh and by the way, I have bought cigars (for over ten years) from a source

» mentioned on the other board who gets things in Havana and certainly can

» bring I posted about (and which were referred to on the other site,) which

» were absolutely real. I do not get collector humidors like the Cohiba 35th

» Gran Corona from that source. These are from a much more "accepted" source

» of legitimate H.S.A products, (and an authorized H.S.A. retailer.)

»

» PM me and you will know for yourself.

»

» Cheers,

» DC.

Hey Don C, If he doesn't reply you can send me one. I really think i need to be the judge here:lookaround:

[Don Candido]

» » » » D.C

» » » »

» » » » Are they called Serie A ?

» » »

» » » I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

» » »

» » » This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he

» can

» » » let us know why?

» »

» » BTW, I went to the other site where you posted about and were trounced

» on

» » about this humidor. Do not let any of them get to you. They are more

» riled

» » up about procedure than smokes anyway.

» »

» » This is the right place to hang out and learn about cigars. That site

» has

» » too many people who do not know what they are talking about.

» »

» » Want to try a Cohiba Gran Corona? PM me and we will see if I can get

» one

» » from this humidor to you. You will be far more knowledgeable than most

» of

» » those who post their "thoughts" about this cigar, once you have tried

» » one.

» »

» » It is quite amazing.

» »

» » Oh and by the way, I have bought cigars (for over ten years) from a

» source

» » mentioned on the other board who gets things in Havana and certainly

» can

» » bring I posted about (and which were referred to on the other site,)

» which

» » were absolutely real. I do not get collector humidors like the Cohiba

» 35th

» » Gran Corona from that source. These are from a much more "accepted"

» source

» » of legitimate H.S.A products, (and an authorized H.S.A. retailer.)

» »

» » PM me and you will know for yourself.

» »

» » Cheers,

» » DC.

»

» Hey Don C, If he doesn't reply you can send me one. I really think i need

» to be the judge here:lookaround:

yes, I see your point...

[Trevor2118]

» » D.C

» »

» » Are they called Serie A ?

»

» I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

»

» This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he can let us know why?

I deleted this entry 1 to 2 months ago, as I was unable to obtain any real confirmation regarding this humidor, mainly evidence that it was a commercially available humidor. I was aware of the JS report & I had a photo from one source but without any information.

It would not be the first time that two commemorative humidors were released for a single occasion.

The 135 cigar humidor is on the Habanos website but not the 50 Gran Coronas.

Also MRN's book lists the 135 cigar humidor, but not the Gran Coronas.

More information is needed.

PS: The above was not the only item deleted from the website. Several other non-commercial items were removed along with sample packs, gift packs, and the like.

[CIGARHead]

» » » » » D.C

» » » » »

» » » » » Are they called Serie A ?

» » » »

» » » » I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

» » » »

» » » » This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he

» » can

» » » » let us know why?

» » »

» » » BTW, I went to the other site where you posted about and were

» trounced

» » on

» » » about this humidor. Do not let any of them get to you. They are more

» » riled

» » » up about procedure than smokes anyway.

» » »

» » » This is the right place to hang out and learn about cigars. That site

» » has

» » » too many people who do not know what they are talking about.

» » »

» » » Want to try a Cohiba Gran Corona? PM me and we will see if I can get

» » one

» » » from this humidor to you. You will be far more knowledgeable than

» most

» » of

» » » those who post their "thoughts" about this cigar, once you have tried

» » » one.

» » »

» » » It is quite amazing.

» » »

» » » Oh and by the way, I have bought cigars (for over ten years) from a

» » source

» » » mentioned on the other board who gets things in Havana and certainly

» » can

» » » bring I posted about (and which were referred to on the other site,)

» » which

» » » were absolutely real. I do not get collector humidors like the Cohiba

» » 35th

» » » Gran Corona from that source. These are from a much more "accepted"

» » source

» » » of legitimate H.S.A products, (and an authorized H.S.A. retailer.)

» » »

» » » PM me and you will know for yourself.

» » »

» » » Cheers,

» » » DC.

» »

» » Hey Don C, If he doesn't reply you can send me one. I really think i

» need

» » to be the judge here:lookaround:

»

» yes, I see your point...

»

»

»

No point really...I rarely make sense...BUT I am glad you see my point:-D

[Don Candido]

» » » D.C

» » »

» » » Are they called Serie A ?

» »

» » I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

» »

» » This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he can

» let us know why?

»

» I deleted this entry 1 to 2 months ago, as I was unable to obtain any real

» confirmation regarding this humidor, mainly evidence that it was a

» commercially available humidor. I was aware of the JS report & I had a

» photo from one source but without any information.

»

» It would not be the first time that two commemorative humidors were

» released for a single occasion.

»

» The 135 cigar humidor is on the Habanos website but not the 50 Gran

» Coronas.

»

» Also MRN's book lists the 135 cigar humidor, but not the Gran Coronas.

»

» More information is needed.

»

» PS: The above was not the only item deleted from the website. Several

» other non-commercial items were removed along with sample packs, gift

» packs, and the like.

I do not need your site to know these are real - or if not - truly incredible smokes, but Trevor, I am glad to send one to you if that might help you feel more confident!

Also, something I have never revealed publicly. I have both 35th Anniversary humidors. I have not tried the Gran Corona from the mixed humidor, but I guess it is about time. Don't you?

I will report back soon.

Cheers,

DC

[Colt45]

» » Don..where do you find the willpower NOT to fire one of those up !!!

»

» You are making assumptions. I have not owned this since it was first

» released.

»

» Also, something I have never revealed publicly. I have both 35th

» Anniversary humidors.

»

:confused:

[Mike33]

I don't know what more information you would have to have to confirm it. There is still a vendor who has one of these for sale and I have seen numerous privately owned specimens on the forums. I believe there was even one for sale in the Christie's Auction in early '06. I think the title is the "Serie A" humidor.

» » » D.C

» » »

» » » Are they called Serie A ?

» »

» » I think they are called Gran Coronas, officially.

» »

» » This humidor used to be on Trevor's site. It is not today. Maybe he can

» let us know why?

»

» I deleted this entry 1 to 2 months ago, as I was unable to obtain any real

» confirmation regarding this humidor, mainly evidence that it was a

» commercially available humidor. I was aware of the JS report & I had a

» photo from one source but without any information.

»

» It would not be the first time that two commemorative humidors were

» released for a single occasion.

»

» The 135 cigar humidor is on the Habanos website but not the 50 Gran

» Coronas.

»

» Also MRN's book lists the 135 cigar humidor, but not the Gran Coronas.

»

» More information is needed.

»

» PS: The above was not the only item deleted from the website. Several

» other non-commercial items were removed along with sample packs, gift

» packs, and the like.

[Don Candido]

» » » Don..where do you find the willpower NOT to fire one of those up !!!

» »

» » You are making assumptions. I have not owned this since it was first

» » released.

» »

»

» » Also, something I have never revealed publicly. I have both 35th

» » Anniversary humidors.

» »

»

» :confused:

What is not clear?

[Jimmy2]

Alright i will fess up i am Vadaaa you got me DC i was on my other computer.;-)

[Don Candido]

» Alright i will fess up i am Vadaaa you got me DC.;-)

****, Jimmy, I was already going to send you a Gran Corona too!

[Jimmy2]

LOL.

[Trevor2118]

» I don't know what more information you would have to have to confirm it.

» There is still a vendor who has one of these for sale and I have seen

» numerous privately owned specimens on the forums. I believe there was even one for sale in the Christie's Auction in early '06. I think the title is the "Serie A" humidor.

Can you please PM the details to me. I was not aware of this.

[Trevor2118]

Sorry, double post

[Jimmy2]

DC i hope one day you take a full pic of your collection would love to see it must be amazing.:-)

[Mike33]

» » I don't know what more information you would have to have to confirm it.

»

» » There is still a vendor who has one of these for sale and I have seen

» » numerous privately owned specimens on the forums. I believe there was

» even one for sale in the Christie's Auction in early '06. I think the

» title is the "Serie A" humidor.

»

» Can you please PM the details to me. I was not aware of this.

PM sent.

[Trevor2118]

» » » I don't know what more information you would have to have to confirm it.

» »

» » » There is still a vendor who has one of these for sale and I have seen numerous privately owned specimens on the forums. I believe there was even one for sale in the Christie's Auction in early '06. I think the title is the "Serie A" humidor.

Thanks for the PM Mike33.

I have checked the suggested site & found one other that has this humidor for sale.

I thought it might be helpful to list my concerns as to why this humidor is currently not listed. The general problems found here is often typical of the problems associated with confirming information on the www.

On website one, in its humidor section; it calls this humidor “Cohiba Serie A 35 Aniversario”. When you link to the specific page the humidor is called “Serie A Cohiba Humidor”. It goes on to say that this humidor was produced on the occasion of the 35 anniversary of Cohiba, and includes 50 Gran Coronas, that the humidor is numbered, and has been on sale since 2003.

On website two, it calls this humidor “Cohiba Unvarnished Humidor of 50 Serie A cigars”. Describes it as commemorating the 35th anniversary of the brand, includes 50 Cohiba Serie A cigars, retailed only in LCDH stores, 35 produced.

Most other site with reference to it, call it the Cohiba Gran Corona 35 Aniversario Humidor. I have also seen references that say it is un-numbered.

My concern is several, and although it might appear to be “nit picking” I always try to final an original source for anything on my website. In this case I cannot find it and there are many things that are in conflict.

1. Is this actually a 35th anniversary humidor? The only release date I can find is on website 1 above and it says 2003, but the 35th anniversary of Cohiba is 2001, not 2003.

2. The use of the term Serie A cigar is not strictly correct. The first cigar of this vitola was released in 1994 at the Dinner of the Century and was called a Cohiba A. The term Serie A was not used. Also in 1999 in the Siglo XXI humidor there were 10 of these vitolas called a Gran Corona. In the 2001 official special production 135 cigar humidor (500 made) it is called a Gran Corona. It was also included in another special commissioned humidor auctioned in 2001 containing 25 Gran Corona. So something sold in 2001 or 2003 should be called a Gran Corona in preference to a Cohiba A, but not a Serie A.

3. Website 2 says it is a LCDH release but there is no second LCDH band. Not in itself conclusive, but a search of LCDH websites reveals nothing of this release.

So basically what we have is certainly a number of humidors currently and previously sold, but no exact reference to where they came from. Perhaps it is only an assumption that they are 35th anniversary humidor because there are 35 cigars in it (common enough with HSA).

Mike33 said….”I don't know what more information you would have to have to confirm it”. Unfortunately I don’t think that there is any proof here at all. Yes they exist & certainly appear to be genuine cigars………….I do not dispute this. DH is in a much better position that me to confirm this, and I would take his opinion without any hesitation.

But just because they exist, are been sold and have been sold does not confirm their status. It is the status only of the release that I have concerns with. For example, I have seen many more of the Glass top Cohiba around, but we all know their status (they have none….they are fakes).

As I said before in the first post, if I can get more definite information they will be reinstated to my website.

In saying this I don’t want to appear to be a pompous know-it-all. The majority of my site is data sifted out from the myriad of information and miss-information around on the www (for example, machine made and handmade cigar status….as of 1 year ago almost all that information on the web was proved to be incorrect).

My real strength (if I have one) is on the information/ presentation side of things, not as a cigar connoisseur (such as DH who clearly is one such person…………..and he is one of the many such persons that have provided invaluable information for the website). I strive to have the site as correct as possible for the 30,000 plus individuals that use my site (this figure is from my old hosting company regarding the number of individual computers accessing my website….about 1 month old). It is the input, suggestions, corrections and additions from many of these users that have helped build the site.

Just thought I would throw this into the ring.

[Colt45]

Trevor, you do a wonderful job, and I personally do not think you are nitpicking.

The whos, whats, whens, wheres, whys, and hows of this humidor are unclear

(I'm not questioning authenticity or legitimacy),

so you do not have it on your site - for me, simple.

Thanks again for all your hard work.

[Don Candido]

» Trevor, you do a wonderful job, and I personally do not think you are

» nitpicking.

» The whos, whats, whens, wheres, whys, and hows of this humidor are

» unclear

» (I'm not questioning authenticity or legitimacy),

» so you do not have it on your site - for me, simple.

» Thanks again for all your hard work.

I would have to agree with Colt (and Trevor). There should be some way to authenticate this as a commercial release with Habanos S.A. I am guessing Rob wouldn't mind asking his sources there, whenever he has a chance.

That being said, the cigars are simply amazing. Maybe we will hear from one or two on FOH I sent them to try one day...

[Mike33]

Trevor, great post and response ;-)

When you said you would need more information, I didn't think you were referring to the "release" status of the humidor. Obviously I do not have anymore information on that. All I was able to add was several respected cigar merchants have had these puppies for sale. That leads me to two points:

One, while the information isn't currently available to back up this, I would say they are an official HSA release. The fact that various vendors in different parts of the world have, and have had, these for sale would tend to imply these were only available through and official release. The 2003 date is troubling though; don't know why that would be the case.

Second, the fact the one website mentions it is a LCDH release should not mean anything. Officially, the BGM and new San Cristobals were LCDH releases only, and that is not the case. Same is true with the new Monte B humidor.

All in all, I can see why you would like more information on the humidor about its status as an official release. Hopefully, Rob can get some info on this.

[Fatcigar]

» I think 35 of these humidors were made. I am not certain. They contain 50

» Cohiba Gran Corona 35th Anniversary Edition cigars. They are 9 1/4"(235mm)

» x 47. Not a regular vitola in the Cohiba brand.

Recently located a retailer has the same humi on offer at a hefty price !!!

But he reported there is no serial number, is that true ??? Hand-written on bottom of humi ??

i know less fake in these humidor but ~~~~

[Don Candido]

» » I think 35 of these humidors were made. I am not certain. They contain

» 50

» » Cohiba Gran Corona 35th Anniversary Edition cigars. They are 9

» 1/4"(235mm)

» » x 47. Not a regular vitola in the Cohiba brand.

»

» Recently located a retailer has the same humi on offer at a hefty price

» !!!

» But he reported there is no serial number, is that true ??? Hand-written

» on bottom of humi ??

» i know less fake in these humidor but ~~~~

These are not numbered.

[soren]

At the risk of being accused of kissing up, let me just state that Don's attitude, along with others, is what makes this a great and unique forum. Thanks for taking the high road and increasing everyone's knowledge in the process. The less petty drama the better.

[El Presidente]

» Rob wouldn't mind asking his sources there, whenever he has a chance.

»

» That being said, the cigars are simply amazing. Maybe we will hear from

» one or two on FOH I sent them to try one day...

Don I have fired away a request for info from HSA :-)

[Fatcigar]

» I would have to agree with Colt (and Trevor). There should be some way to

» authenticate this as a commercial release with Habanos S.A. I am guessing

» Rob wouldn't mind asking his sources there, whenever he has a chance.

»

» That being said, the cigars are simply amazing. Maybe we will hear from

» one or two on FOH I sent them to try one day...

DC, my apology...i didn't read all the earlier threads. I just came to you to ask about the Serial Number becos a retailer has one w/o it. That's all.

IMHO, i don't really care if they are official releases or not, as long as they are geniune Cuban smokes and taste great ! I thought that's the fundamental reason why we buy CC...becos they're great smokes !

For example, those Partagas Aniversario Book humidors (available in La Casa of Partagas Factory) according to MRN is not official, but geniune releases...sort of grey areas i guess (LCDH allows 1 release outside of HSA every year). But these Partagas Aniversario are really fantastic smokes and that is what matters to me the most. What are the use if they are terrific smoke but official...not welcome by cigar smokers !

Same as Hamlet's ! Are they official by HSA...not, but they are geniune Cuban tobacco and taste fantastic !

Cigars are meant to be smoked. We are not museum ! :lol3: