Cigar Book

Refers to a round-sided box specifically designed to accommodate three rows of cigars-- eight on top, nine in the middle, eight on the bottom. Made famous by Partagas 8-9-8, where the cigars are presented in layers of 8 on the top, 9 in th... more

Aged Habanos Stored correctly Habanos can mature and age for up to 15 years or more. The flavours and aromas smooth and mellow over time allowing the blend of the filler leaves to harmonise and deliver the taste intended by the master ble... more

After the second fermentation, the sun-grown leaves are aired on racks for a few days, then packed and transferred to the warehouse where they will join the wrapper leaves for the final patient process of ageing. The fullest-flavoured leaf... more

Ageing Cuban cigars by Simon Chase One of the lasting memories I retain from my earliest days in the cigar trade thirty years ago was being escorted round all the great cigar shops in London’s West End. My guide was the late David Baxte... more