By Alexander Britell The mere act of opening it is a ceremony. It comes in a wooden box, its name inscribed on the side. You slide out the wooden cover, peel away the wax paper and retrieve one of the most legendary cigars in the pantheon of Habanos: the Montecristo A. This isn’t a cigar … Read more
It isn’t easy to roll a salomon. Crafting this storied cigar vitola is a task often relegated to the most experienced and capable torcedores, or rollers, thanks to its unique shape that tapers at both ends of the stick. Indeed, even Habanos says these figurados are “at the peak of the roller’s cigar-making art.” Even more difficult? … Read more
If you’ve been to the cigar shops of Havana lately, you’ve noticed an odd inventory situation. Some legendary cigars, like the Bolivar Belicoso Fino, are nowhere to be found. Others, like the Partagas Lusitania, are, remarkably, frequently in stock. In general, the shelves seem a bit barer, not surprising given the wave of new visitors … 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
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
Our new feature, Airbnb Cuba, takes a look at the best places to stay on Airbnb in Cuba. And we begin with a stunner: a Pinar del Rio property that’s set on a tobacco plantation. It bills itself as an “authentic cigar and eco tourism experience” in the heart of Cuba’s tobacco region — targeted for … Read more
