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Cuban cigars: “difficulties will continue”, warns French distributor

12 October 2023

In a letter sent to French cigar shops on September 29, Coprova does not see any improvement in supplies.   “The latest information received from our supplier [Habanos SA, editor’s note] indicates to us that difficulties relating to availability will continue to affect the various Habanos markets around the world,” write Enrique Babot and Antoine Bathie, co-general managers of Coprova,
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A light-bodied and subtle Macanudo for the Year of the Rabbit

13 February 2023

Macanudo Inspirado Year of the Rabbit Limited edition   Made in the Dominican Republic Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Mexico Filler: Mexico, Dominican Republic 152 mm x 50 (19.84 mm) Grand robusto €18.50 (price in France at January 1, 2023) A slightly dry claro wrapper. Papier mâché and vegetal notes in the cold draw. Lights up to touches of smoked wood. Very mild to
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BREAKING General increase in the price of cigars in Cuban shops

11 July 2022

Imposed by Habanos SA on all distributors, the “world rates” have also applied in Cuban domestic market for a few days. The Cohiba Robustos is displayed at 63.15 USD, the Trinidad Vigia at 47.45 USD. Strong price increase also on the rest of the Habanos catalog. In accordance with what we announced exclusively on May 27, cigar shops in Cuba
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El Rey del Mundo L’Epoque RE France 2020 available this summer

20 May 2022

The 2020 regional edition for France will be available this summer, announces Coprova, Cuban cigars exclusive distributor for France. Unveiled in preview during the 26th Nuit de L’Amateur de Cigare last November, the El Rey del Mundo L’Epoque is the second 2020 regional edition for the French market, after the Quai d’Orsay Clemenceau, which is available since October. Like the
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Cohiba prices will double in Europe “as soon as possible”

3 May 2022

Habanos S.A. announced to distributors a very strong price increase on the most prestigious brands and lines. Other global brands will increase by 20-25%. The information was announced by Habanos S.A. at the end of last week to all the exclusive distributors of Havana cigars: “we were expecting a classic increase, a little stronger this year due to the context
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Reopening of La Casa del Habano Partagás in Havana

27 April 2022

Decrepit and dangerous, the historic site on the ground floor of the Partagás cigar factory building was abandoned in July 2020. The new La Casa del habano Partagás in Havana reopened this Monday, May 25, after almost two years of closure and work. Now located at 1 Bernaza Street, very close to the El Floridita bar, the mythical shop reproduces
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Black Cigars Matter

30 November 2021

Did you know that African Americans are the second largest consumers of cigars in the USA? The legacy of segregation, however, appears to live on even in smoking lounges, where different ethnic communities rarely mix. We report from two of the key venues of the Black cigar community in Los Angeles.   Armelle Vincent, our correspondent in L.A.   It
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Quebec: Cigars in hostile territory

11 October 2021

A few months ago, the plain packaging was introduced, adding to the already long list of restrictions affecting cigar sales in Canada. But Quebec is the last province in the country where cigar lounges are still allowed. Antonio Marsillo, our correspondent in Montreal (Quebec)   Bitterly cold weather for half the year, one of the world’s harshest tobacco taxation policies
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Where to smoke in Paris ?

5 December 2018

Here is L’Amateur de cigare’s selection of the best cigar lounges in Paris By Laurent Mimouni   Champs-Elysées and Western Paris   Hôtel de Crillon 10 Place de la Concorde 75008 Paris 5-star hotel. Cocktails from 24 euros, spirits from 20 euros. Smoking room only for hotel guests. Reopened a few months ago after a complete renovation. For visitors, heated
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Club Macanudo, New York City : the place to smoke!

25 September 2018

A new Club Macanudo just opened in New York city. Atop Knickerbocker Hotel, it is positioned right across Time Square… Situated within St Cloud. rooftop bar, on the 17th floor of the legendary Knickerbocker Hotel, Club Macanudo lounge offers a weeping view of the city. It is also a marvelous safe-haven in the heart of Time Square, where one can
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K2 Palace’s Winston Klub

4 January 2018

A beautiful cellar-showcase, a selection of rare eaux-de-vie offered to the aficionados and, above all, a breathtaking view of the summits of Courchevel. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 35 m2 Seats: 12 Cover charge : Free entrance Cigars : El Septimo Black (86 euros), Montecristo N° 2 (28 euros), Cohiba Robusto (34 euros), Partagas D4 (25 euros), Davidoff 100 (17 euros)… Drinks :
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The Club Viñales at the Royal Monceau

1 January 2018

In an intimate atmosphere and upscale, this club for privileged cultivates a discreet luxury while offering cigars and spirits to the test of the most epicurean requirements. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 65 m2 Seats : 15 Cover charge : 190 euros/day (according to availability, including a drink and access offered to a guest), 3,000 euros for 3 months, 5,500
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The Peninsula’s Lounge Kleber

29 December 2017

One day, one palace ! By Jean Pascal Grosso Area : 30 m2 Seats : 10 Cover charge : 150 euros minimum. Cigars : Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure N° 2 (36 euros), Ramon Allones Gigantes (39 euros), Cohiba Behike 56 (96 euros), Arturo Fuentes Opus X (55 euros), Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro (21 euros)… Drinks : Johnnie Walker Blue Label (60 euros), Maker’s Mark
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The smocking room of the Cheval Blanc

26 December 2017

One day, one palace! Of the twenty-four French palaces listed in 2017, only six have a smoking room. Between privacy, luxury and exclusivity, we have chosen to present one a day for the holidays …. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 25 m2 Seats : 8 à10 Cover charge  : Only for the Hotel and Bar customers Drinks : Long Island Ice
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Le 421: Bordeaux’s winning cigar shop

4 October 2017

Within the space of a few years, this Bordeaux brasserie has become the favorite cigar shop of aficionados in the south-west of France. Its rise to prominence has been meteoric. Eric, Angelina and Donato Cattellani have the sing-song accent and repartee typical of people from the South of France. In four years, this Corsican family has turned its tobacconist-brasserie, Le
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South Korea: The country with only five cigar shops!

4 September 2017

Twenty-five years ago, cigars didn’t exist in the land of morning calm. Even now, only a handful of aficionados can be spotted in Seoul’s scarce smoking rooms. It must be said, they have some of the toughest anti-smoking laws in the world. By Laurent Mimouni   When Pierre Cohen-Aknine landed in bustling Seoul to launch the sale of Cuban cigars
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Casa del Habano around the world

21 July 2017

ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES San Martín 690 Tél. : (5411) 4314 1272 balsogaray@lacasadelhabano.com.ar   ARUBA ORANJESTAAD Royal Plaza Mall L.G. Smith Blvd No. 94 Oranjestaad Tél. : 297 583 8509 cigarorders@littleholland.com   AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE Ground Floor Grand Hyatt Melbourne 123 Collins Street Tél. : 61 3 9650 0800 casahabana@bigpond.com   AZERBAÏDJAN BAKOU Babek av. 21/99 Tél. : 999 12 490 62
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Where to smoke in Seville ?

12 May 2017

 Patio de l’hôtel Alfonso XIII Calle San Fernando, 2 +34 954 917 000 http://www.hotel-alfonsoxiii-sevilla.com/ This five-star hotel, located next door to the Real Fabrica de Tabacos (which is now home to Seville University), is one of the most beautiful luxury hotels in southern Spain. Its patio, in true Andalusian style, is an invitation to light up a cigar, even at
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