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.
Procigar 2024: Day 1
Each year I go to Procigar, the first tour I sign up to go on is to a school. Here’s why.
Procigar 2024: Day 0
Live from Santiago de los Caballeros: it’s the 2024 edition of the Dominican cigar festival.