What is Habanos World Challenge?

[Connoisseur Kim]

Just saw schedule of Habanos World Days and noticed there's Habanos World Challenge. Is Habanos World Challenge all about testing cigar knowledge and picking the best cigar and liquor pairing? I'd be glad if I can pop in Habanos World Challenge, since there's no Korean BOTLs participated in Habanos World Challenge other than retailers so far AFAIK.

P.S. All cigar lounges in Korea are being strictly operated from 17:00 to 22:00 due to recent COVID-19 spike, so the time is a major issue for me to participate Habanos World Challenge (CET 14:45 is equivalent to KST 21:45).

[smbauerllc]

Just saw schedule of Habanos World Days and noticed there's Habanos World Challenge. Is Habanos World Challenge all about testing cigar knowledge and picking the best cigar and liquor pairing? I'd be glad if I can pop in Habanos World Challenge, since there's no Korean BOTLs participated in Habanos World Challenge other than retailers so far AFAIK.
P.S. All cigar lounges in Korea are being strictly operated from 17:00 to 22:00 due to recent COVID-19 spike, so the time is a major issue for me to participate Habanos World Challenge (CET 14:45 is equivalent to KST 21:45).

Tried searching Google and can't really find any info on what it is. Even the Facebook page and Habanos S.A page have no details.
Will be curious for someone to enlighten me as now you have me curious

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[Tstew75]

Sounds interesting

[Cigar Surgeon]

Cigar Sense has a write up but it's gated to members only. Halfwheel has a non-pay gated writeup here:

https://halfwheel.com/festival-del-habano-xxi-day-5/295559/

And another article from Cigar Journal: https://www.cigarjournal.com/uae-participants-to-habanos-world-challenge-determined/

What Was The First Thing You Covered?

That would be the finale of the International Habanos World Challenge Contest, which is basically a Jeopardy-style game that tests the knowledge and experience of teams of contestants from all over the world. The contest debuted during last year’s Festival, and each team has passed an initial contest in their home countries in order to compete in the final competition.

 

[smbauerllc]

Cigar Sense has a write up but it's gated to members only. Halfwheel has a non-pay gated writeup here:
https://halfwheel.com/festival-del-habano-xxi-day-5/295559/
And another article from Cigar Journal: https://www.cigarjournal.com/uae-participants-to-habanos-world-challenge-determined/

What Was The First Thing You Covered?

That would be the finale of the International Habanos World Challenge Contest, which is basically a Jeopardy-style game that tests the knowledge and experience of teams of contestants from all over the world. The contest debuted during last year’s Festival, and each team has passed an initial contest in their home countries in order to compete in the final competition.

 

Very interesting.
Thanks for the links

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[Connoisseur Kim]

1 hour ago, Cigar Surgeon said:

Cigar Sense has a write up but it's gated to members only. Halfwheel has a non-pay gated writeup here:

https://halfwheel.com/festival-del-habano-xxi-day-5/295559/

And another article from Cigar Journal: https://www.cigarjournal.com/uae-participants-to-habanos-world-challenge-determined/

What Was The First Thing You Covered?

That would be the finale of the International Habanos World Challenge Contest, which is basically a Jeopardy-style game that tests the knowledge and experience of teams of contestants from all over the world. The contest debuted during last year’s Festival, and each team has passed an initial contest in their home countries in order to compete in the final competition.

Thanks @Cigar Surgeon! It would be interesting if we participate in Habanos World Challenge as FOH Tag Team 😂😄