About the La Flor De Cano Regional UK
The La Flor De Cano Regional UK is the celebrated Short Robusto released as a United Kingdom Regional Edition in 2010, a limited run produced exclusively for the British market by Habanos S.A. La Flor de Cano traces its roots to 1884, when the Cano brothers founded a small family house in Havana that became known for honest, well-crafted cigars. This edition was conceived as a tribute to the legendary Flor de Cano Short Churchill of the late 1980s, with every effort made to keep the blend faithful to that storied original. Presented in numbered slide-lid boxes of 25, with only 1,200 boxes made, it has become a quiet favorite among those who chase the brand’s understated character.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third is bright and floral, with a herbaceous lift and clean toasted-tobacco sweetness that sets a relaxed pace. Through the middle the smoke fills out toward cedar, soft cocoa, and a creamy, coffee-tinged center that keeps the medium body balanced rather than heavy. The final third introduces a touch of leather and a gentle prickle of white pepper, never sharp or hot, closing on a smooth and savory note that suits the petit robusto’s compact, even burn.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose dried-fruit sweetness echoes the cigar’s cocoa and cedar.
- A creamy espresso or cortado that lifts the coffee notes in the middle third.
- A lightly peated single malt for those who enjoy a contrast against the floral opening.
Aging and storage
Keep this Regional Edition at a steady 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius in a seasoned humidor. As a short-filler-influenced Cuban with a delicate floral core, it smokes beautifully young, yet a few years of patient rest tend to marry the cedar and cocoa and soften any youthful edge. Because production was so limited, many smokers cellar a portion of the box and enjoy the rest fresh, comparing how the profile rounds out over time.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the aficionado who values refinement over sheer power, and for collectors drawn to scarce Habanos Regional Editions. Its forty-minute smoke time and medium body make it an ideal mid-day or after-lunch companion, approachable enough for those still building their Cuban palate yet nuanced enough to reward the experienced smoker. If you appreciate the quieter, more elegant corner of the Habanos catalog, the Regional UK belongs in your humidor.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the La Flor De Cano Regional UK?
It is a Petit Robustos measuring 4.0 inches (102 mm) with a 50 ring gauge, a compact format that delivers a focused, roughly forty-minute smoke.
How strong is this cigar?
It is medium-bodied, balancing floral and cedar notes with cocoa, coffee, and a light touch of pepper, making it accessible without feeling thin.
Why is it called a Regional Edition?
It was released in 2010 as a United Kingdom Regional Edition, a Habanos program that produces limited runs exclusively for a single market, in this case the British importer, with only 1,200 numbered boxes of 25 made.
Explore more
Browse all La Flor de Cano cigars, or try the La Flor De Cano Short Robustos and La Flor De Cano Corona. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from the official Habanos S.A. site.