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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.