The world of cigars

Since the 1990s, Habanos has developed three “concepts” that can be found in different regions around the world. Do you know what sets them apart? Casa del habano This may be the concept that is best known by aficionados. The first to open, more than 25 years ago, was in Beirut. This store remains one of the most famous and

Launched at the beginning of the 70s, the Montecristo A is being retired from service. We take a quick look back at the 40-year history of an iconic cigar. The Montecristo A had it all from the start: exceptionally tall (more than 23 cm long), dark, handsome and silky smooth to boot; with a price to match (around €40 toward

On October 13, a collector bought a cigar that belonged to Winston Churchill for a few thousand euros … According to the BBC who published this picture, this cigar was smoked by Churchill at Le Bourget airport on May 11, 1947. William Alan Turner, a British airman who flew Churchill and his wife to and from Paris kept the cigar

Trinidad  Topes 2016 Limited Edition 125 mm × 56 (22.22 mm) Gros robusto (topes) This cigar gets off to an elegant start on peppery notes, pumping out lavish amounts of smoke. The first third settles into a vegetal and cinder profile, offering a consistent and balanced experience. Heating up slightly in the second third, it keeps its balance but drives

The story of La Flor de Ynclan is one of a long-forgotten cigar and two determined men. A labor of love with a happy ending. By Jean-Baptiste Bourgeon The first puffs of smoke that billowed over the 85th IPCPR (International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers) convention in Las Vegas last July took us all back 10 years… The year was

Is Drew Estate trying to revive the flavored cigar trend? This natural process which consists of drying leaves over smoldering fires is designed to imbue the cigars with particularly delicious peaty and smoky flavors. We must admit, our curiosity got the best of us.  By Helie Valat Two years ago, when we first met Jonathan Drew, the founder of the

Cigar lovers will be discovering a new brand this autumn, and behind that brand is a woman with an extraordinary past. This is her story. “My cigars are me, I’ve put everything I am into them.” In other words, energy, charisma and definitely complexity, given the unusual path she has taken through life. The key to Sanja Lopar is a

Each year, Habanos announces the production of several Limited Editions. These are annual productions in limited quantities. Over the past 17 years, 54 formats have been launched. Here is the list.   2017 Cohiba Talismàn Partagas Series N° 1 Punch Regios de Punch   2016 Trinidad Topes Romeo y Julieta Capuletos Montecristo Dantes   2015 H. Upmann Magnum 46 Ramon Allones

The three-star chef, and authentic lover of Cuban cigars, Arnaud Lallement creates dishes on the edge of acidity, which go perfectly with champagne.  By Thierry Dussard  The man who learned to read using the Michelin Guide has become one of the Guide’s most decorated chefs. In comparison with the French Academy, which has forty members, known as immortels, there are

Could the time be approaching for Cubas’s national sport, baseball, to hang up its boots? We asked Carlos Tabares, the star player who’s just called time on his own career. Here he talks candidly, while savoring a new Montecristo Linea 1935 with the appreciation of a connoisseur.   By Stephane Ferrux    Although kids playing on the streets of Cuba

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

Why not decide to watch “Office” the latest film by Johnnie To?  For the cigar amateur, this name sounds familiar. In “The Sparrow”, a charming thriller-comedy shot in 2008, (to be seen again), the cigar was given a part of importance, no surprise: Johnnie To being himself an amateur. In “Office”, one smokes among other things cigars, one drinks good

7 Luis Buñuel movies have been remastered. They are being launched this week ! By Beatrice Sarrot Jeanne Moreau died last Sunday. She was the amazing “Celestine“in “The diary of a chambermaid” directed by Luis Bunuel who was a true  “amateur” and a real cigar lovers.  From today, every film lovers will have the pleasure to discover or watch the

Made in the Dominican Republic by Hendrik Kelner’s son, they were originally designed for Middle Eastern aficionados. The Crillon hotel in Paris ordered some for their reopening this year, following four years’ closure for renovation. The brand’s founder, Jeremy Casdagli, tells us its story, which has singular beginnings in Cuba. By Laurent Mimouni Your family has been involved in the

Two good men, Arturo Pérez-Riverte, translated from Spanish, (Spain) by Gabriel Iaculli – 502p. 22.50 at the Threshold. Artur Pérez-Reverte is found of France, of Alexandre Dumas and of Paris, the memories of its forests, its misty weather. His feelings have been paid off. French readers like his books very much. Once again, they show it, this riveting novel has

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The most recent development is the most striking news of 2017 so far: Quai d’Orsay has been launched worldwide, with two new formats that join the Corona Claro, the only survivor of the old catalogue. But why ? The idea for the brand originated in 1969, inspired by the French Minister of Finance at the time, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Developed

Our selection of the best producers “second brands”, from puros long filler to blends medium filler : here are the best of the market !   Blends, medium Filler   Casa de Garcia Wrapper : Ecuador Binder : Connecticut Filler : Dominican Republic, Honduras Made in Dominican Republic From $2 to $3 Short Robusto : 100 mm × 50 (19,84 mm)