Too wet, too dry, infestation issues
A number of problems may arise when storing fine cigars. For example, they may become too wet or too dry. Dryness is worst because after two or three months they will start to lose their flavour – never to be regained. When re-humidifying dry cigars…
Humidors for your Habanos
The ideal humidor is the “walk-in” variety in which the temperature and humidity are controlled electronically. You will find one in Cohiba Atmosphere Kuala Lumpur, where all the cigars are kept ready for sale in perfect condition. They also provide lockers in which you can…
Storing Habanos
Habanos can be kept for a good 15 years, sometimes longer, and will, like exceptional wines, improve with age. The right conditions Habanos should be stored at between 16°C and 18°C and in a relative humidity of 65 to 70 percent. The humidity is most…
The ritual of cutting, lighting and smoking a Habano
Like wine or any fine beverage, the construction of a premium cigar is a meticulous and time-consuming process. Each part of the cigar is carefully crafted by the best cigar rollers and has a crucial role in the experience of smoking. Cutting the cap The…
The leaves that clothe the body
It takes up to six types of tobacco leaf to make a Habano, each type specially grown and prepared for its purpose. All the flavour differences in cigars come from minor variations of the three layers of the body: Filler Two, three or four types…
Cigar anatomy
Like wine, the construction of a cigar is a meticulous and time-consuming process. Similarly, the fruit of the labour is the result of a harmonious blending of different types of tobacco and flawless assembly that exploits their unique characteristics. Cigar can be divided into several…