The Quai D’Orsay Especial SPB, also known as Especial d’Orsay Sobresalientes, is one of the most distinctive and luxurious releases from Habanos S.A., created to honor the 50th anniversary of the historic Quai D’Orsay brand. This is a high-end Cuban cigar that combines French finesse with authentic Cuban craftsmanship, offering a refined and multi-layered smoking experience.
The specific “Sobresalientes” vitola is entirely handmade in Cuba, using select tobaccos from the famed Vuelta Abajo region, renowned worldwide for its top-quality tobacco. Its dimensions are 153 mm in length with a Ring Gauge of 53, offering a slow, consistent, and enjoyable burn lasting approximately 75 to 90 minutes.
Aesthetically, the Especial d’Orsay stands out immediately thanks to its shiny colorado wrapper, silky texture, and the anniversary bands created exclusively for the brand’s 50th-anniversary edition. Its presentation in luxurious boxes of 5 or 20 cigars further enhances its collectible and premium character.
In terms of flavor, the cigar follows the signature philosophy of Quai D’Orsay: elegance, balance, and aromatic clarity. The first third opens with notes of cedar, flowers, fresh cream, and a hint of sweet honey. Roasted nuts, cappuccino, butter biscuit, and mild peppery undertones appear next, adding depth without being overpowering. In the final part, the intensity discreetly rises towards medium-full, with more mature notes of wood, cocoa, roasted coffee, and black pepper, always maintaining the cigar’s refined character.
The overall experience is considered particularly “European” and refined, something that has historically characterized the Quai D’Orsay line, which was originally created for the French market and for pairing with champagne and white wines.
- Origin: Cuba
- Factory Vitola: Sobresalientes
- Length: 153 mm
- Ring Gauge: 53
- Strength: Light to Medium-Full
- Wrapper / Binder / Filler: 100% Cuban
- Construction: Totalmente a Mano (handmade long filler)
- Smoking Time: approximately 75–90 minutes
The Quai D’Orsay Especial SPB is a cigar that is not based on overwhelming strength, but on detail, aromatic evolution, and the luxury of the experience. It is an ideal choice for both collectors and aficionados who are looking for a refined and particularly elegant Cuban cigar with an anniversary character.
Manufacturer
OEM- Product Number
- QD016
- Origin
- Cuba
- Ring
- -
- Length
- 153 mm
- Pieces
- 20 pcs
- Type
- -
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.