Ryan Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Last Wednesday, I went with Rob Fox to Humidores Habana to check up on a project that the Dublin shop is having done for their anniversary next year. I had meant to go out to see this place before but never quite made it, previous trips were usually a bit on the early side.. Nino has done very good blogs about this company before but for those who don’t know, Humidores Habana makes many of the humidors for the festival gala auction as well as private commissions for distributers/retailers. Anyway, Alex at the shop showed us around the entire place. The work is unbelieveable. Doing what they do with the space, materials and tools they have is incredible. They have expanded enormously over the past few years from a tiny room to a large multi-building factory. I saw at least 25 staff out there. All privately employed and some huge talent. With official encouragement. All good. Much of the wood has been sourced from buildings in Havana that collapse. Yannick from Intertabac has a nice project with them coming along next year but I can’t say more about that. It’s his thing. It’s very nice, that’s all. Most impressive was the replica of the Bacardi Building in Havana. The attention to detail is incredible. I had heard about this piece last year but this was my first chance to see the finished product. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Apparently it’s going on tour first and there are rumours of a buyer. I didn’t bother asking how much as I know I don’t have it. Rob says, “there are very few people in the world who have a room big enough for that”. The reply was “we only need one.” 4
Ryan Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 For those unfamiliar with the Bacardi Building. An Art Deco Christmas-cakey thing. Impressive all the same. 4
Popular Post Ryan Posted November 24, 2015 Author Popular Post Posted November 24, 2015 As luck would have it, we went to the party at the Melia Habana that night (lovely to see Yolanda) where Humidores Habana were displaying some work. This one was fairly impressive. They used to discard the tips of the old beams as they were too worn, now they are doing this kind of thing with them, with hidden drawers and all. Not too everyone's taste, but great work. 6
skalls Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Those humidors are works of art. Repurposing those old beams is clever as hell 1
LLC Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I was there two years ago and it was a highlight of that years trip. As you say, amazing what they do with what they have. They were working on the Bacardi building back then. 1
planetary Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Looks fantastic, and thank you for sharing. I approve of the Golden State Warriors attire.
Lant63 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 For those unfamiliar with the Bacardi Building. An Art Deco Christmas-cakey thing. Impressive all the same. Edificio Bacardi.jpg IMG_2158.JPG IMG_2163.JPG IMG_2164.JPG IMG_2166.JPG IMG_2169.JPG IMG_2170.JPG IMG_2174.JPG IMG_2176.JPG IMG_2177.JPG did they say approx. how many cigars it holds?
RijkdeGooier Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Took dance classes in that building in 2003 ?
ThatAlfonso Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I feel like I'd end up forgetting sticks in the hidden compartments. Very cool.
Boosted Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The Bacardi humidor is just amazing. Thank you for sharing your photos.
Ryan Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 did they say approx. how many cigars it holds? I didn't ask. Being a replica of the Bacardi building, it is designed to hold quite a few bottles too. I'd guess 200-500. But that's a guess. 1
habanolover Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Amazing craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing Sir!!
MooseAMuffin Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Holy cow. Those are amazing. I like the fact they are reusing old wood. Gives the humidors a beautiful look.
finecigar Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Wow! incredible photos and story behind these. Thanks for sharing with us. I love the attention to detail. such precise work
jsd Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Great photos, amazing craftsmanship, and a Warriors fan. Good stuff!
LateApex Posted December 2, 2015 Posted December 2, 2015 A rare glimpse of Habanos culture, skill, and ingenuity. Thank you for sharing the experience and photos!
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