Habanos - The World of Cuban Cigars
"A Havana Cigar is to the art of smoking what a great wine is to the art of drinking" - Alan Senderens
Discovered by Christopher Columbus in his 1492 expeditions, the magnificent product Havana Cigar from the main land of Cuba has become the greatest gift of men in high place. The Cuban Habano is truly unmatched in its quality and experience. And, its tobaccos were recognized as superior to all others and this opinion has not changed in last many hundred years.
Cigar smoking has evolved as a true gourmet experience of Curiosity over the years in its existence and evolution. For Cigar aficionados the Havana is more than just a Cigar. It's a world unto itself beholding certain standards and etiquettes and fascinated many famous men like Fidel Castro, Jack Nicholson and even legends like Sir. Winston Churchill along with many more.
The journey into the world of cigars, begin with the plantation & cultivation of the cigar crop, its harvesting, blending, manufacturing with endearing efforts by Cuban cigar specialists. Each cigar is distinct from others in terms of its body architecture, texture, colors, aroma and taste. The manufacturing of Cigars requires lot of care and specialisation. To start with, the wrapper leaves are aged and then the manufacturing of cigars proceed. The entire process can be segregated into 3 steps - Step 1 - Preparing the wrappers; Step 2 - Preparing the fillers; Step 3 - Composing the blend. Finally, three years or more since the oldest leaf was picked, it then becomes a Habano. Over time, the flavour changes depending on the different storage time, sometimes leading to develop a fine flavour.
The aroma of cigars comes to play even before lighting by detecting woody, fruity or spicy notes. So storing and preserving the aroma, the texture is very critical in case of cigars. The boxes in which they are stored are valuable and are called Humidors, that stores cigars under specific humidity and temperature as necessary for their durability. To read more on the ‘Manufacturing of Cigars' and ‘How to Store Cigars', you may visit the Habanos section on Delhi Duty Free website.
Brands at a glance:
The global brands of Cuban Cigars include Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta, Hoyo de Monterrey, H.Upmann, Jose L Piedra. The multi-local brands include Bolivar, Punch, Vegas Robaina, etc. While the niche brands include Cuaba, Trinidad and San Cristobal de La Habana.
Some of the more celebrated Cuban cigar brands are Cohiba, the flagship brand of Habanos; the Montecristo, the most appreciated brand worldwide; the Romeo y Julieta, a brand of international fame; Punch Platino, the India exclusive cigar and few others.
The World of Cigars is full of such richness that, as with all products catering to good taste and refined living, it requires some attention and culture to be fully appreciated.
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