2013 UK Regional Edition, the Flor de Cano Gran Cano will be launched on the 15th of October

London, England, October, 4th The 2013 UK Regional Edition, the Flor de Cano 'Gran Cano' will the launched at the next The Hunters & Frankau annual Cigar Party on the 15th of October.This new release, exclusive to the UK market, follows in the esteemed footsteps of two remarkable cigars, launched 22 years apart.The original, Robusto sized, Flor de Cano Short Churchill was released in the late 1980's but then discontinued in the early 90's. However, despite its brief production run the Short Churchill quickly gained a reputation among aficionados as a great cigar. Since then it has continued to be extremely sought-after. The box of 25 most recently sold at auction fetched a remarkable £6,600.It was this cigar that provided the inspiration for the 2010 UK Regional Edition, the Flor de Cano Short Robusto. This phenomenal little cigar went on to become one of the most popular UK Regional Editions ever, selling out in a matter of months and quickly establishing itself as a classic in its own right.Now, in 2013, Hunters & Frankau has once again selected Flor de Cano to provide a Regional Edition for the United Kingdom. This time the cigar is considerably larger. The Gran Cano measures 5 ½” (141mm) x 50 ring gauge, the size known as a Gordito within the factories of Cuba. One thing that remains constant is the eye for detail that has been cast over every aspect of production. From replicating the original blend of tobacco to reviving the unique green ink hot stamps on the SBN boxes of ten cigars everything possible has been done to ensure that this latest release is a suitable addition to this distinguished lineage.The box will include a replica of a papeleta (the colourful end label) dating back to the 1930's and the cigar will be dressed with a redesigned band that carries the name of the cigar.