Somewhere between the hints of coffee and dark chocolate, the luxurious aroma of black cherry and cacao, I stopped and simply admired this hand-crafted Cuban product. “This is a special cigar,” I said to myself. And that’s exactly what the Bolivar Super Coronas is. This was released back in 2015 as one of Habanos’ “Ediciones … Read more
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since Habanos released the game-changing Cohiba Maduro 5 line, a range of maduro cigars with wrappers far darker than the traditional Cuban puro. 10 years later, the range still honors the best tradition of Cuba’s “capa madura” or dark wrapper cigars. The maduro wrappers use the … Read more
Habanos has announced a new portfolio of Ediciones Limitadas, or limited edition, cigars for 2017. The new limited editions will be arriving in shops worldwide in the coming weeks, according to the company. The new slate includes three cigars: the Montecristo Dantés, the Trinidad Topes and the Romeo y Julieta Capuletos. Habanos’ limited editions typically … Read more
It’s meant to be paired with a cigar. Of course that isn’t unusual – if you’re looking for a rum to a pair with a cigar, Cuban rum is often your best bet. That’s because Cuban rums are so well balanced that they never overwhelm the flavor of a cigar, always working in tandem. But … Read more
Another travel giant is getting into Cuba’s cruise sector. Apple Vacations has announced plans to launch Cuba cruises on Feb. 17. The company will offer seven-day Cuba sailings with Friday departures out of Montego Bay; the cruises will include two days in Havana along with stops in Santiago de Cuba, Punta Frances and Cienfuegos. Apple … Read more
For a lover of fine cigars, the trip to Havana is a pilgrimage. Indeed, there is something special about smoking a Cuban cigar in Cuba, enjoying this artisanal product in its natural habitat. Because, despite recently eased restrictions that made it possible to bring back Cuban cigars from Cuba and the rest of the world, Habanos … Read more
Just about a week before leaving office, U.S President Barack Obama’s administration has announced it will end the “wet foot, dry foot” policy toward Cubans who arrive in the United States without a visa. The policy had allowed any Cubans who arrived in the U.S. to remain in the country and eventually become green-card holders, … Read more
Travelers can now book their trips on the largest vessel sailing to Cuba, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky. The cruise line is opening for sale a series of five four-day cruises from Miami to Cuba in May 2017 that will include an overnight stay in Havana. On Monday, May 1, Norwegian Sky will set sail … Read more
Sure, you know the mojito. It’s become synonymous with Havana, an immediate flash to La Bodeguita del Medio and Hemingway’s afternoons (and mornings). As has the daiquiri, another Hemingway favorite, easy to make and even easier still to drink. But there’s another Hemingway cocktail on the bar menus in Havana, and it is about to … Read more
A Sensational Cigar From Romeo y Julieta Apart from Montecristo and Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta may be the most recognizable Cuban cigar brand. The famous marque has produced some legendary cigars over the years, particularly in the churchill category it came to redefine. But another cigar is smoking incredibly well right now: the Romeo y … Read more
