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At Tabacalera de Garcia in Dominican Republic, the “Grupo de Maestros” formulates the blends before submitting them to a panel of tasters. How does it work ? Directed by Javier Elmúdesi, the Grupo de Maestros of the Tabacalera de García brings together the eight experts in charge of the blends : Pedro Ventura, Víctor Ávila, Carlos Travieso, Néstor Rodríguez, Cándido

The news of the year 2018. To discover at the end of the year in your cigar shops … Partagas Linea Maduro A wrapper from the upper part of shade-grown tobacco plants with an additional fermentation process N°1 (130 mm x 52) N°2 (120 mm x 55) N°3 (145 mm x 50)   Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Rio Seco

Once mystical, the Dunhill brand went from owner to owner, starting in 1990, without regaining its Cuban era’s aura. Its last owner, British American Tobacco, has decided to cease its production. Dunhill cigars are about to go extinct but nobody really seems to care, most likely because they were already suffering a long decline. “We have decided to end Dunhill

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Many cigars producers were hoping for Trump’s victory. The Obama administration has, in their opinion, imposed way too many regulations on their industry. What does the current situation look like?   By Guillaume Renouard   Since August, 2016, cigar aficionados and manufacturers have been in a gloomy mood. A set of new, harsh regulations implemented by the Food and Drugs

The only major european Cigar event is happening every year in Paris, since 1995 ! The only gathering in the world of all homegrown : Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic. “La Nuit de L’Amateur Cigare ” gathers about 500 fans in one of the most prestigious places of the most beautiful city in the world. A gourmet dinner with the

The American Charles D. Fredricks associates in 1863 with the french Auguste Dariès. Together they operate a photography studio in Havana, at No. 108 Calle de La Habana. The images they realize of the city during the two years of their association (1863-1865) are the first known photographs of the Cuban capital. * These pictures were graciously lent to us

From February 26 to March 2, will be held the 20th edition of the Festival del Habano. Here is the program of the festivities … Twenty years ago, L’Amateur was already participating in its first edition, at the time called the International Havana Symposium. Habanos then announced as production target 160 million Havana. And the year was marked by the

Confronted with an evolution of users’ demand and budgets, producers are reacting by creating new brands, both affordable and of high quality  By Jean-Pascal Grosso « The market itself is dictating this trend, explains José R. Oliva, Oliva Cigars’ CEO. Everybody would like to sell $12, $16 or $20 cigars. It would be more profitable. But the vast majority of American

Combining a renowned Swiss watch brand, born in Cuba, with a world-class cigar bestseller could only give birth to an elegant and unique product. Welcome to the Macanudo Inspirado Cuervo y Sobrinos watch with its very symbolic orange colors. But be hurry : it’s a limited edition ! Last November, in Copenhagen, in the cosy lounge of the Cigar Shop

The owner of Rayne Vigneau, one of the biggest names in Sauternes production, says Yes ! By Thierry Dussard Derek Smith smokes one cigar a day, after dinner, whether it’s a Ramon Allones or a H. Upmann, his favorites. Being also the number one French foie gras online retailer, with Traditions du Périgord, he notes that « Sauternes wine doesn’t only pair

A beautiful cellar-showcase, a selection of rare eaux-de-vie offered to the aficionados and, above all, a breathtaking view of the summits of Courchevel. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 35 m2 Seats: 12 Cover charge : Free entrance Cigars : El Septimo Black (86 euros), Montecristo N° 2 (28 euros), Cohiba Robusto (34 euros), Partagas D4 (25 euros), Davidoff 100 (17 euros)… Drinks :

In an intimate atmosphere and upscale, this club for privileged cultivates a discreet luxury while offering cigars and spirits to the test of the most epicurean requirements. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 65 m2 Seats : 15 Cover charge : 190 euros/day (according to availability, including a drink and access offered to a guest), 3,000 euros for 3 months, 5,500

One day, one palace ! By Jean Pascal Grosso Area : 30 m2 Seats : 10 Cover charge : 150 euros minimum. Cigars : Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure N° 2 (36 euros), Ramon Allones Gigantes (39 euros), Cohiba Behike 56 (96 euros), Arturo Fuentes Opus X (55 euros), Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro (21 euros)… Drinks : Johnnie Walker Blue Label (60 euros), Maker’s Mark

One day, one palace! Of the twenty-four French palaces listed in 2017, only six have a smoking room. Between privacy, luxury and exclusivity, we have chosen to present one a day for the holidays …. By Jean-Pascal Grosso Area : 25 m2 Seats : 8 à10 Cover charge  : Only for the Hotel and Bar customers Drinks : Long Island Ice

Less common than their traditional counterpart, box-pressed cigars are nevertheless much appreciated by some aficionados. Here’s where they come from and how they are shaped. by Guillaume Renouard Four-sided cigars may not be as well known as their cylindrical counterparts, yet they are the favorite of many aficionados. According to advocates, the squared shape of box-pressed cigars beautifully enhances and

L’Amateur de Cigare N°122 January/February 2018

José Padron passed away last week, he was 91 years old. Taking up the torch of a big family company: that’s the challenge that awaits Jeffrey Padrón and his sister Jessica. Social networks are their weapon of choice. Here is an interview of Jeffrey published in 2013 in the International Amateur de Cigare… By Armelle Vincent Jeffrey and Jessica Padrón,