A man for all seasons - Edward Sahakian

Edward Sahakian has spent 25 years promoting fine cigars. Rob Allanson met him

Stepping in to Davidoff’s London shop, not far from the madding crowds of Piccadilly Circus, is like stepping into an oasis of marbled calm.

Even before you light up one of the eponymous smokes, you can feel life slowing down to a different pace.

This is exactly what Edward Sahakian envisaged 25 years ago when he joined what for him was a new business, after fleeing from Iran.

Cigars are not just a profession for this gentleman’s gentleman who radiates a certain elegance and peace, but above all are his passion.

The customer can sense this as soon as entering the very bright and spacious shop, at the heart of which is a big walk-in humidor with everything to offer. All of the best can be found here, including the 61-year-old’s encyclopedia knowledge, which is second to none in the industry.

Edward and his employees consider it important that the customers leave satisfied with their smoking pleasure.

“The concept was, and still is, to offer smokers anything they need to make their life more pleasant, from cigars to humidors, to cutters and lighters, and everything else related,” he says.

“We even sell umbrellas. There is a tradition of tobacconists selling these, as if you go for a walk and it rains it keeps your cigar dry.

“The shop was my dream come true. Not that many people can claim their hobby has become their trade. I feel very fortunate and it is a special trade to be involved in.

“It is also very much a gents’ trade – and we are all here for the pleasure of i.....

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By Rob Allanson

Section : Cigar Interviews

Page number : 8

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006.

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	A man for all seasons - Edward Sahakian Edward Sahakian has spent 25 years promoting fine cigars. Rob Allanson met him Stepping in to Davidoff’s London shop, not far from the madding crowds of Piccadilly Circus, is like stepping into an oasis of marbled calm. Even before you light up one of the eponymous smokes, you can feel life slowing down to a different pace. This is exactly what Edward Sahakian envisaged 25 years ago when he joined what for him was a new business, after fleeing from Iran. Cigars are not just a profession for this gentleman’s gentleman who radiates a certain elegance and peace, but above all are his passion. The customer can sense this as soon as entering the very bright and spacious shop, at the heart of which is a big walk-in humidor with everything to offer. All of the best can be found here, including the 61-year-old’s encyclopedia knowledge, which is second to none in the industry. Edward and his employees consider it important that the customers leave satisfied with their smoking pleasure. “The concept was, and still is, to offer smokers anything they need to make their life more pleasant, from cigars to humidors, to cutters and lighters, and everything else related,” he says. “We even sell umbrellas. There is a tradition of tobacconists selling these, as if you go for a walk and it rains it keeps your cigar dry. “The shop was my dream come true. Not that many people can claim their hobby has become their trade. I feel very fortunate and it is a special trade to be involved in. “It is also very much a gents’ trade – and we are all here for the pleasure of i..... To read the rest of this article you can buy this issue or subscribe to Cigar Buyer to have every issue delivered direct to your door. By Rob Allanson Section : Cigar Interviews Page number : 8 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 78 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2012. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.