Masters of the Cigar Universe
Cuban cigars have always been a luxury,
sold in beautiful cigar stores and fine
hotels, enjoyed by and giving huge
pleasure to discerning smoker. But there
is wonderful complexity in the range of
cigars available from Cuba; the cigar sizes,
the strength, the brands. Even to the most
experienced smoker it can be a complex
world. Add the additional intricacies of
aging, limited editions and your head can
start to spin.
What you really need is an expert on hand to guide
you through the myriad of choices in front of
you. You need to be able to rely on the ladies and
gentlemen who look after us when we head out to
buy your cigars. Whether you are looking for a box
to age and enjoy or a cigar to smoke with friends
on night out, it is likely you will need help. Clear
concise advice backed up with detailed knowledge
of the product.
If you look very closely at the lapels of the staff in
the very best cigar stores and terraces recently, you
may have noticed that a very discreet silver badge
has started appearing over the last 18 months.
The small silver ‘Master of Habanos’ badge worn
proudly by a very select group working in the UK
cigar trade is a mark of very substantial knowledge
and achievement.
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To date only 17 men and 2 women have passed
what Hunters and Frankau confidently claim is
the world’s toughest Cigar exam and if you look
closely at the