Cigar Buyer Issue 4
Published on 10/05/2005
Cigar Tastings
Issue 4 New Releases
In this issue we review new releases, tres petit coronas and American cigars. All the larger cigars (red heading) have been tasted blind by Cigar Buye.....
American cigars part one
Most of the fine handmade cigars currently sold in the United Kingdom are Cuban, together with a small but select number of fine cigars from the Domin.....
Tres petit coronas
Ashort, slim, elegant, handmade cigar – typically four or four and a half inches x 40 ring gauge – which seems to vary in length and width depending o.....
Contents
From the Editor
Shortly before we departed for Havana for the Whisky and Cigar Challenge we heard the news that Fidel Castro had decided to ban smoking in public places. But if the ban had come in to force there wa...
By Dominic Roskrow in the section From the Editor
Cohiba rights appeal
The Cuban cigar company Cubatabaco is set to appeal the judgement of the United States Court of Appeals, reversing a previous judgment that had awarded Cubatabaco the U.S. rights to Cohiba. The compan...
By in the section News
Cuba crazy
Cuba’s tourist industry is set for a fresh marketing drive following the news that it has passed the annual two million mark for visitors to the island for the first time. And cigar lovers are among ...
By in the section News
London shop celebrates
Quintessential cigar store Davidoff of London celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. To mark the anniversary Davidoff has released a limited edition 25th Anniversary Series cigar, there will be ...
By in the section News
Figurado figures
With the release of the new Piramides Millennium Blend, Davidoff is breathing new life into the neglected Figurado format. The new Piramides complements the four existing formats in the Davidoff Mill...
By in the section News
New smoking accessories at fine art fair
This year’s Olympia Fine Art & Antiques Fair will take place from 9-19th June at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. The fair is the largest event of its type and is a showcase for 300 specialis...
By in the section News
Paradise in Paris
The winner of the Davidoff mini cigarillo competition in the last issue is Mukesh Gaglani of London tobacconist Smokers Paradise. He wins a weekend break in Paris. He is pictured left with Andrew Fran...
By in the section News
Time for a quick one
The new Davidoff Entreacto is a small yet splendid cigar format to be smoked when time is of the essence. The word comes from the Spanish for ‘between two acts’, so called because the short cigar tak...
By in the section News
Let’s do the Lambada
Premium cigar manufacturer CAO has recently launched a sixth cigar shape to the Brazilia cigar line already consisting of Piranha, Gol!, Samba, Ipanema and Amazon. The CAO Brazilia Lambada is a 6” x 5...
By in the section News
Partagas range grows
Hunters & Frankau has unveiled two new cigars to extend its Partagas range. The Partagas Serie P No.2 is the first full flavoured Habano to be launched in Piramide size, and has been launched to cele...
By in the section News
Stylish casket leads the way
An attractive new humidor from the house of Davidoff has revolutionised the craft of casket making. The slightly oval curvature of the humidor lid calls for consummate manufacturing skills on the par...
By in the section News
Alloutside for summer
Edinburgh is booming and despite the impending smoking ban, so is its cigar industry. Ian Buxton reports on how the hedonists remain defiant
Edinburgh is generally rated one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom, scoring high in ‘quality of life’ polls for its mix of architecture, history, modern amenities and cultural facilitie...
By Ian Buxton in the section City Watch
A man in love with cigars - Heinrich Villiger
James Leavey talks to cigar legend Heinrich Villiger about his life and his company
Heinrich Villiger is the trim, fit, sole owner of one of Switzerland’s last surviving tobacco family businesses; his world famous company was founded by his grandfather, Jean Villiger, in Pfeffikon, a...
By James Leavey in the section Cigar Interviews
Saints and sinners Ireland's smoking ban
The smoking ban is reality in Ireland. What have the effects been?
Whether it’s for the craic, the booze or the music, the pub has long been the focal point of Ireland’s social life. The Irish love good company and prefer to drink in public rather than at home. Whic...
By Dominic Roskrow in the section Cigar Trends
Proud to be in America
America has the best choice of non-Cuban cigars in the world. And as James Leavey reports, its cigar industry is booming
The great thing about America is that its cigar aficionados can buy the widest range of non-Cuban cigar brands in the world, as well as most of Cuba’s finest Havanas – the latter are usually sold unde...
By James Leavey in the section Market Watch
Looking good
No product on earth enjoys a more painstaking treatment in its presentation and packaging, starting with the perfect colour-matching of the wrappers
SORTING THE COLOURS Wrappers come in many finely distinguished shades of colour, and great care is taken to ensure that all of the cigars in any one box are the exact same shade. The colour of a Hab...
By Dominic Roskrow in the section Cigar Production
Cuba up in smoke
The final of the Whisky and Cigar Challenge was held in Havana. Dominic Roskrow reports
This is weird. We’re in a large, high-ceilinged conference room and in front of us about 250 people are seated and another 100 or so are pressed against the walls. Many of the people sitting have comi...
By Dominic Roskrow in the section Whisky and Cigars
Investing in humidors
Humidors serve a practical purpose but they can be an investment too. James Leavey reports
This must be the first time in history that a perfectly legal product remains on sale and yet its users are actively discouraged from actually enjoying it. The restrictions imposed on premium cigars i...
By James Leavey in the section Cigar Accessories
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