Trinidad Corcel: Year of the Horse Cuban Exclusive

Trinidad Corcel Celebrates Lunar New Year With Cuban Elegance

Trinidad Corcel is an exclusive vitola introduced by Habanos, S.A. as the first special Trinidad release created to honor the Chinese Lunar New Year, drawing inspiration from the strength and indomitable spirit of the horse. Trinidad Corcel is positioned as a statement of tradition meeting modern collector culture, built on the kind of quiet prestige that Trinidad has always done better than almost anyone.

The Trinidad brand is repeatedly framed as a symbol of innovation and authenticity, and its name is a nod to the Cuban city recognized as a World Heritage Site—an origin story that reinforces the idea of heritage without heavy-handed nostalgia. Trinidad Corcel leans into that identity, built with leaves from the finest fields of the Vuelta Abajo zone in the Pinar del Río region and produced by expert Cuban cigar rollers. That provenance isn’t window dressing; it’s the foundation for why this cigar is even worth talking about in a world full of “limited” releases.

Then there’s the packaging—because collectors are absolutely part of the point. Trinidad Corcel is presented in elegant, individually numbered cases of 18 Habanos each, and those cases incorporate NFC technology to provide detailed product information and guarantee authenticity. That’s a modern move that still respects the old-world allure of Cuban cigars: the romance stays intact, but the verification becomes harder to fake. For anyone who has spent time chasing rare Habanos in the wild, that authenticity element isn’t a gimmick.

Trinidad Corcel Review: Construction, Format, Flavor, and Value

On paper, Trinidad Corcel comes in the factory name Patricios and measures 55 ring gauge by 135 mm in length, landing in a generous, modern-feeling profile that still stays elegant in-hand. The format is a parejo finished with a pig tail, which signals craftsmanship before you’ve even clipped it. The wrapper is described as mature reddish-brown with a silky, refined sheen—exactly the kind of visual presentation Trinidad smokers expect when they reach for the brand’s signature “discreet luxury.”

The smoking experience is described as balanced and pleasant with a medium-strength profile, and that medium strength is a smart choice for a celebratory cigar—welcoming enough to be shared at a festive table, yet nuanced enough to keep experienced smokers engaged for the full run time. During combustion, Trinidad Corcel is noted to develop uniform glowing rings and a compact, homogeneous ash in light to medium grey tones. Consistency is one of the hardest things to maintain when you’re building a cigar meant to represent a high-profile special release.

Flavor progression is where this vitola starts to separate itself from “limited edition” hype. In the first third, Trinidad Corcel opens with delicate, sustained honeyed notes that pair with savory, woody aromas. The smoke is described as fresh, balanced, and enjoyable, sitting comfortably at medium strength without rushing into heaviness. In the second third, more intense tobacco notes emerge, layered with light toasted flavors that keep the draw feeling fresher and smoother, leaving a very pleasant aftertaste that doesn’t fatigue the palate.

By the third third, the experience shifts into creamy and smooth territory, maintaining well-defined medium intensity and landing with a relaxing, pleasant, and surprising finish. If you enjoy Trinidad for its refined pacing rather than brute-force power, Trinidad Corcel reads like it was engineered to deliver exactly that kind of controlled, confident arc.

Time commitment is part of the appeal. The smoking time is pegged at approximately an hour and a half, which feels right for a 55 ring gauge cigar at 135 mm—long enough to settle in and let the story unfold, but not so endless that it becomes a chore. The Trinidad Corcel might be the cigar I’d reach for when the night is meant to feel like an occasion: a dinner that runs long, a celebration toast that turns into conversation, or a quiet reset where you want the cigar to provide structure to the hour rather than simply fill it.

Availability is intentionally limited and presentation-driven, with individually numbered cases of 18, introduced first in Hong Kong and then expected to expand into other markets in the coming months. This is a collector-forward Trinidad special release designed to sit in that premium, event-tier tier where packaging, authenticity, and story are part of the product’s value.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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