MY MOST MEMORABLE CIGARS
By Adam Lajca
I started my journey with cigars on my first visit to Cuba in
2006. From that moment I knew there was no way back for me.
Recently I passed the Hunters & Frankau Master of Havana
Cigars exam. As I work in the hospitality industry the exam
has been a huge help and has taught me so much more about
cigars.
Cigar One: La Gloria Cubana 25
Aniversario LCDH
Cigar Two: Montecristo 80
Aniversario
Where & When?
During La Casa del Habano 25 Anniversary diner
in Havana.
Where & when?
Hotel Melia Buenavista in Cayo Santa Maria
Cuba
Why was it memorable?
It was amazing evening full of entertainment
music people and great cigars, La Gloria Cubana
is one of my favourite brands and not so popular
like others global brands among cigar smokers.
I paired cigar with new rum from Havana Club
called Union, it was perfect marriage. Cigar had
perfect draw and develop beautifully towards
the end, smooth sweetness of rum complement
cigar very well. I had also great pleasure to meet
some great people that evening, I could share my
passion and experience with.
Why was it memorable?
I knew I have to pick good moment with plenty
of time for that cigar, great opportunity strike
when I stay at Melia Buenavista on beautiful
Cayo Santa Maria island. I lit the cigar and
enjoy the sunset in perfect surroundings of
the island listening to live performer playing
saxophone. Cigar develop flavours slowly in
very enjoyable way, I can’t wait for general
release of this cigar. Cigar was paired with
Santiago 20 years, I have to say Montecristo 80
and Santiago 20 together it was like fine dining
meal.
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