Ramón Allones · Petit Belicosos
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Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos ER Gran Bretaña 2012 — a 5 × 52 Petit Belicoso made for the UK market, limited to 5,000 numbered boxes of 10 with intense full-body character.
The short answer
The Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Cuban petit belicoso with a Cuban wrapper. Expect dark spice, leather, and earth.
Flavor profile
Spice · Earthy · Roast
The verdict
The Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Ramón Allones's Petit Belicosos line. It's a Cuban petit belicoso wrapped in Cuban at 5.0 in × 52.
On the palate, expect dark spice, leather, and earth, leaning spice. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with single malt scotch, aged rum, and dark espresso. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The UK market has a long affinity for Ramón Allones — a relationship that stretches back to the brand's earliest exports and continued with the 2005 Belicosos pre-ER release. The Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 is a formal regional edition produced for Hunters & Frankau, presented in 5,000 numbered semi-boîte nature boxes of 10 cigars.
What it tastes like
The Petit Belicoso vitola packs a wide 52 ring gauge into a compact 5-inch frame — the same Campanas format used for the Allones No. 2 EL 2019, but arriving nearly a decade earlier. The result is intense and full-bodied right from the start: dark spice and aged leather open the first third, supported by a rich earthy backbone. Roasted nut notes develop through the middle alongside coffee, and the finish is long and satisfying without turning acrid. At 30–45 minutes of smoking time, it's more punchy than leisurely.
Regional Edition details
The "Edición Regional Gran Bretaña" secondary band marks this as an official ER release, distinct from the unnumbered 2005 Belicosos. The numbered boxes and limited run of 5,000 make it a genuine collector's piece. The UK market received the 2005 release without formal ER status; this 2012 edition formalized that relationship.
This is a full-strength cigar built for experienced smokers who know how to cut a belicoso properly — the tapered cap demands a straight cut to avoid unraveling. Check our how to cut a cigar guide before lighting up. Log your ER smokes in the Casa DNC app, and see our Cuban vs. Nicaraguan cigars comparison for broader context on Cuban Habanos heritage.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 — frequently asked
- Is the Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012?
- The Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012 taste like?
- Expect dark spice, leather, and earth, leaning spice. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012?
- It pairs well with single malt scotch, aged rum, and dark espresso. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Ramón Allones Petit Belicosos Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the petit belicoso — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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