Ramón Allones Patagón Edición Regional Cono Sur 2015

Named for Patagonia — the sweeping southern territory spanning the Argentina-Chile border — the Ramón Allones Patagón Edición Regional Cono Sur 2015 was crafted exclusively for the Southern Cone markets of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. It arrives in numbered wooden boxes of 10 and carries a distinguishing feature within the Habanos blend: an extra Ligero leaf in the filler, adding intensity beyond the standard Ramón Allones house character.

What it tastes like

The Patagón is a Petit Edmundo — 4⅜ inches at 52 ring gauge — a short, wide format that concentrates flavor and generates a generous volume of smoke from the wide draw. The extra Ligero is immediately apparent: dark spice and black pepper greet you on the light, more forward than the brand's regular production. Earth and leather develop through the middle, with a concentrated espresso note that builds as the cigar shortens. The final third is intense — this is where the Ligero makes its full statement. At full strength, this is not a casual afternoon smoke.

A tribute to the South

The Patagón name grounds this release firmly in its geographic home. It's an unusual proposition: a small-format cigar of serious strength and intensity, built to pair with the bold wines and flavors of the Southern Cone. A glass of Argentine Malbec is the natural companion — the wine's plum fruit and tannin stand up to the cigar's pepper and leather without being overwhelmed.

For those new to the full-strength end of the Cuban spectrum, our cigar strength guide is required reading before lighting up. The Petit Edmundo's wide ring gauge also demands a clean, straight cut — our how to cut a cigar guide has you covered. Log your regional edition finds in the Casa DNC app and see our Cuban vs. Nicaraguan cigars comparison for broader context on Cuban Habanos origins.