898 Boxes

898 Boxes

A cedar timber box with the longer sides being curved, normally containing 25 round cigars, arranged in 3 layers. They are fitted with metal hinges and a brooch clasp.

The original boxes of 25 cigars have layers of 8, 9 and 8 cigars; smaller boxes of 10 cigars have layers of 3, 4 and 3 cigars. This configuration allows for an attractive layered presentation, but avoids box-pressing. There are also some modern boxes with a single layer of cigars (usually 10) that have curved sides in the style of an 8-9-8 box. These boxes are considered “special cabinets” by Habanos SA.