Habanos Unveils Montecristo Fragata Travel Humidor in Cannes

The humidor contains 20 cigars in the new Duke format, measuring 140 mm in length with a 54 ring gauge. These Habanos are crafted entirely by hand using long-filler leaves sourced from the Vuelta Abajo region in Pinar del Río. The blend offers a medium-to-full strength profile, characterized by woody, leathery, and coffee undertones that evolve over a roughly 70-minute smoking session. Each piece features a dedicated vitola band to distinguish it from the standard portfolio.

Alberto Donar Cruz, Commercial Vice-President of Habanos, S.A., noted that the launch event in Cannes serves as an invitation for aficionados to carry the brand’s legacy across borders. The company has spent two decades developing products specifically for travel retail, a channel that now accounts for nearly 20 exclusive offerings. Following the brand's 90th anniversary, the Fragata represents a deliberate effort to link Montecristo’s literary heritage—inspired by Alexandre Dumas—with the practical demands of international travel. The recommended retail price is set at 1,280 USD per box.