The Cohiba Experience Opens at Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
The Cohiba Experience at The Bacara, which is described as a “first of its kind cigar lounge in the US,” is set to open its doors this week.
Located at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara in Southern California, The Cohiba Experience at The Bacara overlooks the resort’s grounds and offers breathtaking ocean views, while the interior is hand-painted murals, comfortable seating, firepits and a walk-in, cedar-lined humidor, set against the backdrop of the hotel’s Spanish Mission architecture. Inside that humidor is a selection of cigars from Cohiba as well as other brands, which are designed to come together with curated cocktails and a connoisseur’s assortment of fine wine and spirits, to create what is billed as “the ultimate coastal cigar lounge.”
“Cohiba has always been a brand that elevates tradition and our partnership with the Ritz-Carlton honors this commitment,” said Christopher Tarr, vp of marketing for Scandinavian Tobacco Group, via a press release. “Together, we have created a unique new take on the classic cigar lounge. By combining the utmost in ambience, indulgence and hospitality, The Cohiba Experience encourages the camaraderie of cigar smoking in an elegant and inclusive al fresco environment. This bespoke cigar lounge will provide memorable smoking occasions that cannot otherwise be replicated, and we are proud to mark this pivotal moment for Cohiba in partnership with Ritz-Carlton.”
The lounge’s schedule will include quarterly events with Sean Williams, Cohiba’s brand ambassador, including cigar pairings, handmade cigar seminars, exclusive cigar release parties and other special events.
“We are incredibly pleased to launch the first permanent Cohiba Cigar Lounge in the US,” said Steven Janicek, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, in a press release. “In partnership with Cohiba, we have curated The Cohiba Experience to provide guests a glimpse into what makes Cohiba the finest handcrafted cigar brand on the market today. The mystique that surrounds Cohiba, and our signature, laid-back luxury vibe come together to create a rarefied experience for cigar connoisseurs and those who relish the good things in life.”
The lounge will be open to hotel guests, club members and the public, Wednesdays through Sundays from 6 pm – 10 pm, with reservations encouraged. A launch event with Williams was held on August 11.
Images courtesy of Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Patrick Lagreid
I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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