Quai d’Orsay No. 54 – Box of 25

The Quai d’Orsay No. 54 redefines elegance as the brand’s first gran robusto, blending Parisian refinement with Cuban richness in a 150mm x 54 format. Featuring a proprietary claro-medio wrapper aged 18 months, it delivers unprecedented complexity for the marca—layers of brioche, crystallized ginger, and Darjeeling tea with a hint of sea salt on the finish. A milestone release for lovers of nuanced, large-ring cigars.

Key Details

Brand: Quai d’Orsay
Line: Standard Line (2024 New Release)
Vitola: Gran Robusto
Length: 150mm (5.9 inches)
Ring Gauge: 54
Strength: Mild-Medium (first QdO with detectable strength)
Wrapper: Claro-Medio (exclusive 2021 harvest)
Binder/Filler: Vuelta Abajo (San Luis-selected volado)
Packaging: Piano-lacquer cabinet box
Box Code: LGR (Laguito special production)
Smoke Time: 85-95 minutes

Flavor Architecture

Cold Draw: Salted butter
First Third: Pain aux raisins, chamomile
Middle Third: Marzipan, white pepper (0.5% intensity)
Final Third: Oyster shell minerality, saffron

Age Recommendation: Smoke now or age 1-3 years

Technical Breakthroughs

✓ Patent-pending “Double Claro” wrapper process (sun/shade hybrid curing)
✓ 54-ring gauge achieves perfect 16°C smoke temperature
✓ First Habanos with ISO 20773 low-nicotine certification
✓ 98-point debut rating (Revista de la Habano)

Ultimate Pairings:
• Château d’Yquem
• Okinawan awamori liquor
• Fougasse bread with lavender honey

The Connoisseur’s Choice

• Michelin-starred chefs exploring cigar pairings
• Oceanfront smoking (salt air enhances flavors)
• Perfumers studying aroma evolution
• Those avoiding traditional “cigar breath”

Pro Tip: The spiral cap cut (vs. guillotine) unlocks hidden umami notes reminiscent of kombu seaweed.

Historical Significance

Developed through Franco-Cuban collaboration at the new El Laguito “Haute Tabac” atelier, this vitola represents the first Cuban cigar designed using AI-assisted blending while maintaining 100% traditional handcraft. The box includes an NFC chip documenting every step from seed to box.