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Recent pictures taken from Visit to Cohiba (El Laguito) Factory in Havana...

El Presidente da man !

Pic 1 - A box of 1990 Cuban Davidoff No.1 (Laguito No.1 measuring 38x192)...boxcode: NISO Pic 2 - The 3 musketeers commenced smoking... Pic 3 - Elegant subtle complex flavours with beautiful pellets of white ashes demonstrating their excellent combustion... Pic 4 - The musketeers smoked these to the last inches...fine feast gathering with white pellets...hehehe ! Another fine smoking evening w/the boyz at the Dunhill House.

Welcome to Hong Kong. Alas, i depart on 23rd. However, this fun cigar event in which you will meet many many cigar aficionados may convince you to stay one extra day... 10th anniversary of La Casa del Habano at Sheraton Hotel Kowloon. Since its opening in April 1998, La Casa Del Habano has been blessed with your kind patronage and in this special occasion, we would like to treat you to a night of fine cigars, including the Partagas Salomones - a 2008 La Casa Del Habano Edition Cigar - drinks and tasty snacks. Event Details: Date: 28 Nov 2008 (Friday) Time: 7pm to 9pm Venue: La Casa Del Habano, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, The Lobby, Level 2, 20 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. RSVP is required due to limited seating (Rob can get you in).

» Gentlemen :-)

» There has been a small mix up with the 2008 Montecristo Sublimes which has been noted by HSA. Some boxes have arrived with 2007 LE bands... » Totally understandable...for there was an over production of the EL band for 2007 so to be eco-friendly...use them! And as for for EL 2008 band, there were real demand from counterfeiters waiting next to the windows of Factory !!! :-D :-D

This Clasicos (lonsdale 42x165) from the VR 5 Aniversario humidor is a finely balanced cigar with complexity... Initial 2/3 exerts flavour of woodiness, sweetness, green tea with a sea salt undertone. Fine assortment well fused together with a constant toasted tobacco taste and nose... Beautiful draw with white ash. Last 1/3, slight dash of peppery dashed in... Demonstrated a great aging potential with continued changes...3/5 strength. Definitely blended for a Cuban 'Old School' connoisseur ! :-P This special limited humidor of 500 units was released in 2002.

» i'm heading to Shanghai for a few days next week - are there any cigar bars » worth visiting? » » thanks. Cuban roller, Jimmy Sotolongo Puig (Partagas Factory, Grade 9) showed up in our regular stogie session at Roosevelt's Prime Steakhouse's Cigar Lounge, Shanghai...:-P Jimmy specializes in making Salomones, here he is doing his favorite. In fact, he hand-rolled all the Bolivar Armonia ER-China. We had a good turnout today...15 cigar friends :clap:

» Chris...after the cigar is into the 2nd third, the heat from smoking it » will help you get the band off...just lick your pointer finger and thumb » and place them on the band (this will give you a little grip or » stick)...twist very slowly and lightly and it should start to move, then » rotate the band downward until off the end. That's how I get mine to come » off...hopefully it works for you. What....you means these lovely little rings...:-P i use the same method as Jaylax5's !

Here are some pictures to add to your post, Guibou...:-D

» They looks beautiful ........................oh, cigars too. » » Packaging is same as for Chinese Moon cakes – they will probably sell them » in restaurants…. How did you know??? ...these are the promoters for the restaurants :lol3:

» I ll be at LCDH around 5pm. » You can ask anyone there for Guillaume. » » See you! » » Guibou A great pleasure meeting you Guibou & your friends ! Thank you for the delicious HdM Epicure Especial. Btw, these are pictures taken on the Launch of Bolivar Armonia ER (Exclusivo China DFS) & YES, we all smoked w/ the girls in private sessions after the Launch Party :-D

Found this lovely diademas (55x233) hidden away at a fancy restaurant's humidor in Roma...

Was handed these matches (may be by mistake) by the new owner of a 40+ years old retailer in Barcelona...:-D Can't read French, what do they say ??? Authetic ??

» Fatcigar.... you are so evil... » » Guib;-) u Another photo...

IMHO, these are the best ever vintage smoke. So rich - sweet complex elegant favour.... so yummie

Was gifted this lovely Monte "A" (47x235) by a distributor ~

Casa del Habano Shop inside the infamous Partagas Factory opens its doors in November 1993. Therefore, XIII means 2006. i bought them there in 02/'07. They are fantastic smokes, very earthy w/'Old Partagas' full favor, great construction too! Pic 1 - Different versions. Pic 2 - Only 1 version has limited production. This is 02/13 made. Bands show 155, X, XI, XIII anniversary. Pic 3 - Second version which has Aniversario banding. Bands show X, XI, 2005=XII, XIII anniversary. Pictures 2 & 3 are the 2 versions w/ only 'Aniversario' band. Lot of other versions include PSD4, P-P2, Monte 2, Cuaba Salomone etc...but w/ 'Aniversario' as 2nd band below the Brand band (like ER).

Enjoy these '93 Partagas Charlottes (35x143)...discontinued in '02 but still can be found around the world. Pic 1 - Side of box. Pic 2 - Front of box. Note: 'Green Guarantee Seal' available 1912-98. Pic 3 - Bottom of box. Note: Cubatabaco leaf available '85-'94. FPG-Partagas Francisco Perez German Factory. OUSV is 08/93. Pic 4 - Inside of box. Pic 5 - 5 cigars on each cedar. Total of 25 sticks. btw, these are 'Old Partagas' full favor. Lots of smoke ~

Por Larranaga Robustos -Asia- (50x124)... Vegas Robaina Maestros -Spain- (50x165)... Por Larranaga Magnificos -UK- (50x170)... Bolivar Double Corona -Middle East- (49x194)... Lovely smokes ~~~

Partagas Replica Humi has 200 releases worldwide. Each contains 50 Sobresalientes (53x153) - robusto extra shape cigars.

Try so hard to locate this Baltic States Edicion Regionales... Supposedly only available from countries like Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Nepal. Help, Help, Help...

» Welcome..... Thanks Trevor...love your website (true dedication) ! i will keep those serial numbers coming for ERs... Later, will get a real digital camera to take pictures 4 u... ab't cigars, of course! Keep up the great work! U da man!

My humble 'hi' to all the cigar smokers on this FOH. I'm a reformed businessman who now spent most of his energy on buying & smoking cuban cigars... Cannot write those wonderful tasting notes like Rob's & Twain's... only can admire from afar Hopefully can learn & contribute... Look exactly like this picture (famous sumo wrestler who smoke cigars)...

This Partagas humi is a gem, w/ only 200 worldwide plus Partagas has such a large following, its value is sure to go up... But, it is so hard to locate. Anyone has any idea as to where~~~ Fatcigar :-P :-P