Habanos, S.A. Introduces Montecristo Fragata Travel Humidor

Habanos, S.A. has unveiled the Montecristo Fragata, a new travel humidor designed exclusively for duty-free and travel retail channels. The launch took place at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, France, a major international event for the travel retail sector.

The Montecristo Fragata humidor contains 20 new Montecristo Fragata cigars. These feature the new Duke format (54 x 140 mm) and Montecristo's characteristic medium-to-full intensity blend. The cigars are entirely handmade with long filler from selected leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, renowned for its tobacco quality. The humidor is specifically designed to accompany cigar aficionados on their travels.

Alberto Donar Cruz, commercial vice president of Habanos, S.A., stated that the Montecristo Fragata is a new milestone in the brand's successful journey and an invitation to a sensory voyage. José María López, vice president of Habanos, S.A., highlighted that the product continues the company's 20-year tradition of creating exclusive offerings for travel channels and demonstrates Montecristo's ability to surprise enthusiasts across generations.

Montecristo Fragata will be exclusively available through duty-free and travel retail channels. Founded in Havana in 1935, Montecristo is one of the most recognized Habano brands, known for its distinctive flavor and global presence, drawing its name from Alexandre Dumas' novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo."