Cigar Connoisseurs: Our pick from the humidor

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Best of the Best...Cigars

From Churchills and Lonsdales to Figurados and Robustos, these cigars are the Kings of the smoking Realm.

Many cigar aficionados will tell you that the greatest achievement of Christopher Columbus in 1492 was not uncovering the New World, but in fact, the discovery of one of life’s true pleasures; tobacco. From tobacco was born the cigar, and from the cigar, a luxury way of life revered and enjoyed by true connoisseurs around the world.

Unlike many other coveted products on the luxury market, the price of a cigar is not always indicative of its quality and consistency. Regardless of price, all cigars are handmade and subject to the very same construction idiosyncrasies. The higher price generally comes from the price of the tobacco and the elaborateness of the packaging. It is the smoker’s pleasure to the judge the relative worth of every cigar.

A cigar should be firm and consistent in colour and shape, and encased in a flawless wrapper. It should taste smooth and rich and the smoke should be cool in the mouth. A cigar should light easily and burn evenly. The draw should be comfortable and consistent. Handmade by experts using the finest quality tobaccos and allowed to age to perfection, these premium cigars are some of the modern day best.

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