Sancho Panza
Brand Notes
StatusSancho Panza is a Current pre-revolution brand, established in 1848.
Generally
It is classified by Habanos SA as a Local brand, and has a minor market share.
The range comprises medium strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region.
There is a non-Cuban brand with the same name.
Releases
Special releases commenced in 1999 with the inclusion of Sancho Panza cigars in the Siglo XXI Humidor.
Since 2010 there have been further special releases.
Standard Band A
Pre-1960 to mid-1970s -- Discontinued
Un-embossed, dark brown colour
Standard Band B
Mid-1970s to c2002/3 -- Discontinued
Un-embossed, light brown colour
Standard Band C
c2002/3 on for Standard Production -- Current
Un-embossed, now a mauve/brown colour
Standard Band D
2010 on for Special Releases -- Current
Un-imbossed, similar to band A in colour
Standard Production Packaging
Belicosos
SLB50 - 2001
Dorados
B10gf - mid 1970s
Dulcineas
B10af - early 1970s
Petit Royals
SLB50 - e1970s
Tronquitos
Hum25 - early 1970s
Current Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
B25 - Standard band A, B, C.
SLB50 - no bands.
SLB50 - no bands.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C (SLB50 - no bands).
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2006).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C (SLB50 - no bands).
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued 2006).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars in gold foil
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars in aluminium foil
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2012.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B, C.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 5 cigars in individual slide lid boxes (discontinued 2006).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued early-2000s).
Dress Box of 10 cigars (discontinued early-2000s).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 2006.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A, B.
Packaging:
Tree-branch Humidor of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1980s.
Special Release Cigars
Bachilleres - a standard production size
Belicosos - a standard production size
Molinos - a standard production size
Quixotes - a reinstated production size
Sanchos - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands B.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Humidor of 2000 cigars comprising 20 brands (21 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium. It contains 20 brands and 2,000 cigars.
Quijote - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Spain (España).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (2,500 made).
Status:
A 2010 release. Not available until 2011.
Escuderos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Germany (Alemania).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (3,000 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
Nro. 109 - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with regional edition band for Serbia.
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2014 release.
History:
Released mid-2015.
Montesco (Cepo) - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Switzerland (Suiza).
Packaging:
Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (6,000 made).
Status:
A 2017 release. Released late-2017.
Romeo - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Regional Edition band for Belgium and Luxemborg (BELUX).
Packaging:
Numbered Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars (10,000 made).
Status:
A 2017 release. Released December 2018.