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Watch: Brooks Whittington on Simply Stogies

If you’d like to know what it’s like to be an American visiting Cuba for the country’s annual Festival del Habano, i.e. the Cuban cigar festival, there aren’t too many people with more experience than Nick Syris, co-host of Simply Stogies, and our own Brooks Whittington.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 5 & Final Thoughts

The Gala Dinner—including the Village People!—and some parting thoughts from yours truly.

Habanos S.A. Generates Nearly $20 Million During 2024 Humidor Auction

Eight lots sold for €17.8 million ($19.3 million), shattering the previous record of €11.2 million in auction sales set last year. As expected, a Cohiba humidor was the top lot, setting a record of its own at €4.5 million.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 4

For the first time ever, festival attendees were invited to roll cigars inside of a Cuban cigar factory. Yes, even at El Laguito, the home of Cohiba.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 3

The midpoint day of the Festival included Master Lectures, cigar pairings and a formal, sit-down dinner dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Quai d’Orsay brand.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 2

If you are searching for photographs of tobacco plants in fields, look no further.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 1

My first full day in Cuba covering the Festival del Habano XXIV.

Festival del Habano XXIV: Day 0

The unofficial start to the 24th Habanos Festival.

Procigar 2024: Day 3 + Conclusion

An auction, a Bingo game, a cigar rolling competition, a Dominican President. See what I did there.

Procigar 2024: Day 2

Two things I’ve never seen during any previous Procigar: Arnold André and a marriage proposal.