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More on Trinidad…..

Christoph — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:46:39 +0000

We have posted some news about the discontinuation of Trinidad - and that has caused a lot of discussions. Even though we have been informed personally about what we have posted two days ago the NOW offical statement is, that Reyes, Coloniales and Fundadores will not be discontinued but only the other sizes such as Robusto T and Robusto Extra. Sales figures are just too bad to justify a further production. Always good to see more news from Havana every day. Stay tuned for more

Happy smoking
Christopher Wolters
La Casa del Habano Hamburg

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Juan Lopez Distinguidos Jar

Christoph — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:14:56 +0000

When released in autum last year the 2011 German Regional Edition Juan Lopez Distinguidos were sold out in 48 hrs - something we have not seen before.

Thankfully our Importer, 5th Avenue Products Trading, kept a few of these magnificent cigars aside. These last ones will be released in stunning Porcelain Jars with 25 cigars each.

We now accept reservations for these few jars that will be priced just under 400 Euro (according to the Importer) - just klick the image for more. As always charges will only be processed when we actually ship.

Stay tuned for more smoky news:-)

Christopher, Mitch, Jakub, Felix, Jeanette and Jessica

La Casa del Habano Hamburg

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Trinidad cigar brand discontinued

Christoph — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:47:51 +0000

Habanos S.A., Cubas cigar monopole, recently took the decision to discontinue the production of the Trinidad cigar line. But, it will not be the end!

When these high priced cigars were launched for public sale back in 1997 the brand consisted of only one cigar - the famous Fundadores ( 40 by 192mm). Shortly after these were available Cubas “dark years” in cigar production began and specifically almost 75% of the thin ring gauged cigars were plugged. Demand on these 38-40 ring cigars dropped to almost zero - just an understandable market reaction. Without causing too much noise back then the Fundadores was taken off production. Stocks sitting at importers warehouses did last until the line was re-launched in the early 2000’s. Some new sizes (Vitolas) were added, the entire line then made at Francisco Donatien cigar factory in Pinar del Rio, a new design, more new Vitolas, extensive quality control and finest tobacco blends then became corner stones of the legendary brand besides Cohiba - but sales were never up to par.

Now, considering the blend of any of the Trinidad cigars is excellent, the draw without equal and the presentation outstanding there is only one reason why the market never really accepted the brand as such - the nasty price tag. Consumers around the globe bought Cohibas instead and left these Trinidads sitting on the shelf.

The decision subsequently taken by Habanos S.A. is good. Let the “old Trinidad” cigar line rest in peace. In a distant future we will most likely see a second re-launch of this famous brand which then might follow the corner stones of the old line combined with new Vitolas and hopefully a very moderate price tag. Those loving the current Trindads shall stock up quickly - stocks will not last forever.

Happy smoking from Hamburg
Christoph Wolters
La Casa del Habano Hamburg

Glenfarclas Tasting with George Grant

Christoph — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:23:43 +0000

Gonna work my way through six of Scotlands finest Single Malts with Glenfarclas owner George Grant. No cigars though!

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New Habanos Specialisties for 2012

Christoph — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:32:34 +0000

The list of Special Havana Cigars which are in the pipeline for 2012.

Montecristo 520 EL 2012 - Maravillas of 155mm x 55 in boxes of 10
Partagas Serie C No.3 EL 2012 - C No.3 140mm x 48 in boxes of 10
Upmann Robusto EL 2012 - Robusto 124mm x 50 in boxes of 25
Romeo y Julieta Churchil Reserva - Julieta No.2 178mm x 47 in boxes of 20
Cuaba Bariay - Dulcineas 232mm x 47 in book shaped humidor of 20 (picture)
Ramon Allones Imperiales - Partagas 15 165mm x 48 in Humidor of 50
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe - Magicos 115mm x 52 in slide box of 10
San Cristóbal Torreon - Geniales 150mm x 54 in Jars of 25So far about special cigars announced for 2012.

Happy smoking from Hamburg
Christopher Wolters
La Casa del Habano Hamburg

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La Corona Cigar Factory

Christoph — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:20:49 +0000

When tasting the current production I had a chance to catch up with Rodolfo Beltrán, head of La Coronas quality control. He is not only a highly respected cigar roller and blend master but also a close friend since many years. Currently La Corona produces a wide range of Havana cigars incl. such famous cigars as the Cohiba Siglo Line. As a side note let me mention that along with a cigar tasting in Havana the odd glass of rum is a must (to rinse the palate)

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Romeo y Julieta Churchill Reserva

Christoph — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:21:14 +0000

Commissioning of the Romeo Churchill Reserva cigars that were handed out at the Farewell Gala night of the 2012 Habanos Festival. In my very personal opinion they should have had a couple of month rest before we smoked them last week. Cigars that fresh are a bit hard to test and enjoy as the fine and elegant flavors only show up later. Insofar I will not “judge” about them for now as they are just too young. Any other comment, of which I admit having heard a few, I would consider a unfair.

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Ramon Allones Imperiales Replica Humidor

Christoph — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:22:42 +0000

Shown at the exhibition center of the 2012 Habanos Festival. This stunning humidor contains 50 Imperiales (165mm x 48) and is limited to only 350 pieces. Now, calm down those of that wish to pre-order this great humidor please let me say that we have still to receive the Hoyo Humidor which was presented at the 2011 Festival.

Happy smoking from sunniest Hamburg
Christoph Wolters
LCDH Hamburg

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Cuaba Bariay - the big thing

Christoph — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:36:39 +0000

Released for the first time during the 520th Aniversary gala in Havana on Feb29th 2012. The unique size is called Dulcinea (the sweet one) and shall not be confused with a Diademas as these are finer and not of the heavy ring gauge. 1000 book shaped humidors of 20 each shall be available sometime late this year. My tasting sample will go up in smoke later today.Von Samsung-Tablet gesendet

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New standard Havana cigars in 2012

Christoph — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:45:10 +0000

These will be the cigars Habanos S.A. adds to the Standard-Portfolio in 2012.Cohiba Piramides Extra 160mm by 54 - box of 10
and the same in a new tubo version - coming in packs of 3 cigars

Romeo y Julieta Petit Churchill 102mm by 54 - box of 25
and the same in tubos - packs of 3 cigars

Partagas Serie D No.5 - Tubos - pack of 3 cigars

Rafael Gonzales Perla 102mm by 40 - box of 25
and the same in 5 packs

Quintero Favoritos 115 x 50 - bundles of 25

Remarkable Habanos S.A. revitalizes the Rafael Gonzales brand.
Happy smoking from sunny Hamburg
Christoph Wolters
La Casa del Habano Hamburg

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