XIV Habanos Festival new releases

XIV Habanos Festival new releases
March 12th, 2012
yiorgos

Like every February in the last 14 years, Havana became the center of interest of all the cigar enthusiasts worldwide, being the stage for the XIV Habanos Festival. The Habanos Festival took place between February 27th and March 2nd, giving its participant the chance to visit cigar factories and plantations, attend seminars and rolling lessons, [...]

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May 8th, 2012

May Herf, Monday May 14th 2012 @ 8pm, McGrattans Bar, Baggot Street

We are in May already and despite the rain, there is a smell of summer in the air… And there is no better way to welcome the summer than a smoking session!
So, this Monday May 14th from 8pm onwards, we will be meeting up for our monthly herf. Our venue will be the cozy smoking [...]

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May 7th, 2012

Cuban Night in Bia Bar with Casa Cuba

Casa Cuba, in association with Bia Bar @ Drury Court Hotel, will be hosting a Cuban themed night on Thursday May 10th 2012.
Casa Cuba is a company which hosts Cuban themed parties throughout Dublin. With authentic Cuban cuisine and live Cuban entertainment, it will be a night not to be missed.
A three course Cuban dinner [...]

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April 19th, 2012

April Herf, Monday April 23rd 2012 @8pm, Morgan Hotel Temple Bar

Now we have got over the Easter and midterm break, it is time to have our monthly herf for April.
So this coming Monday, April 23rd, we will be meeting in the Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar from 8pm onwards for a few cigars and a few pints. So grab your favourite cigars and join us; [...]

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March 21st, 2012

March Herf, Monday March 26th 2012 @8pm, Morgan Hotel

Our previous herf date had to be postponed due to low attendance, but this time we are hoping to have everyone on board.
This Monday March 26th 2012, we will be meeting in the Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar from 8pm onwards, for a few cigars and a few pints. So, bring your favourite cigars and [...]

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March 14th, 2012

March Herf Postponed

Due to a change of plans, our herf that was scheduled for Thursday March 15th will be postponed for a few days. I will let you know on the new date as soon as it is set.
Many thanks and my apologies if I have messed anyone’s plans.

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March 30th, 2012

Romeo y Julieta Churchill Reserva

The main attraction of Friday night’s Gala dinner was the launch of the Romeo y Julieta Churchill Reserva, the latest addition to the Reserve Series. The Churchill Reserva is a classic 7×47 Julieta No.2, wearing the old, gold RyJ label, with the black and silver “Reserva” series band. What makes it different to the “plain” Churchill [...]

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March 23rd, 2012

Romeo y Julieta Petit Churchill

Friday was the last official night of the festival, with the Gala Dinner bringing a closure to all festivities. Traditionally, the Gala is where the “big guns” are being launched and this year the brand showcased was Romeo y Julieta. All attendees had the chance to sample two new cigars that will be included in the [...]

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March 16th, 2012

Cuaba Bariay

The theme of Wednesday night’s dinner in the Habanos Festival was the 520th anniversary of Cuba’s “discovery” from Christopher Colombus in 1492. The number “520″ was featured in most of the cigars that were handed out on the night; the new San Cristobal Torreon,  as well as a Trinidad Robusto T, both featuring a commemorative second band. The latter [...]

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March 13th, 2012

Cohiba Piramide Extra

This year’s festival officially commenced on the evening of Monday February 27th in Teatro Karl Marx, in an event dedicated to Cohiba, Habano’s most prestigious brand. The cigar launched on the night was the newest addition to Cohiba’s portfolio, the Piramide Extra. The Piramide Extra is a brand new vitola which measures 6.3″ inches in length [...]

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January 8th, 2012

Christmas Corona Gordas, Day 13: 1971 Punch Nectares No.2

After a long journey through a dozen of corona gordas, I have finally reached the last day of this series of reviews. Despite the few disappointments, I have had some fantastic cigars and I am happy with the choice of size for this year. After a magical Siglo IV yesterday, it is time to smoke [...]

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