// By Richard // On June, 21st 2009 // 12:00 am

The 2009 Habanos S.A. Festival in February saw the launch of the new Montecristo Line of cigars. The four Montecristo Open sizes include the Junior, 38 ring gauge by 110mm (4 1/3 inches), the Regatta (Figurado), 46 by 135mm (5 1/3 inches), the Master, 50 by 124mm (4 7/8 inches), and Eagle, 54 by 150mm (5 7/8 inches). The four cigars carry the traditional brown and cream Montecristo band, but they also have second green band with gold and white lettering. The Open line has been created for outdoor sporty smoking and has a blend which is fresher than the usual Montecristo spicy bouquet. These new Montecristo cigars will be available in the near future. Look out for the TopCubans.com Newsletter to be the first to try these cigars.

You can see:
Cigar Aficionado's James Suckling on the Montecristo Open

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// By Richard // On May, 28th 2009 // 3:45 pm

Father's Day has always been a great smoking event on TopCubans.com, so it is with great pleasure that we present you the 2009 offers -

Fathers' Day Deals - an on going seleccion of the best Cuban cigars at the best prices.

Father's Day Combos - Special Combination offers where you get more cigars for less cost.

Father's Day Samples - Special Sample packs put together with social smoking in mind. New - check out our Tubos Sample Pack!!!

Richard's Father's Day Smokes - Suggested cigars to discover during the Father's Day weekend.

Enjoy!

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// By Richard // On May, 22nd 2009 // 10:33 am

The 2009 UEFA Champions League Final will be played on Wednesday 27th May in Rome's Olympic Stadium at 20h45. This year's final sees, arguably, the best two teams in Europe face off against each other. Manchester United, the current European Champions will will play the much fancied Barcelona F.C. Not only will this intriguing game put on view the best two teams of the year, but it will be an individual battle between Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Ronaldo of Manchester, regarded as the two best players in the world at this moment. The beautiful passing play of the Spaniards will be tested by the more direct approach of the English team. This is a game not to miss. Why not do like the TopCubans.com team and make a special evening of this Smokin' event.

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// By Richard // On May, 04th 2009 // 10:21 am

The 1st Montecristo Cup Golf Tournament was played at the luxurious beachfront Varadero Golf Club, Cuba on the 2nd May 2009. The 18-hole international tournament was sponsored by Montecristo, one of the most famous Cuban brands in the world. Both amateur and professional golfers alike tested their skills during this unique event with Golf legend Ernie Els as guest of honour and prize-giver. An event that is sure to be repeated next year again.

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// By Richard // On April, 15th 2009 // 10:07 am

One of my favorite smoking moments is in the warm weather and during the long preparations involved in a BBQ meal. Being outside gives life to your cigar (remember your cigar will dry quicker outdoors, depending on your local humidity levels), as the flavors gain in intensity mixing with fresh air. You will usually find that you smoke at a more gentle pace when you are outside, again improving the aromatic quality of your smoke. Hidden aromas will appear and the power will be present, yet the fresh air makes it enjoyable, rather than harsh. Of course, any type of aperitif or nibbles will only add to the overall pleasure of your smoking moment. lastly, as the BBQ is smoking too, you will never get shouted at for stinking of smoke (this is a real advantage for anyone who is married to anti-smokers). So get out, spark up and enjoy!

Feel free to share your favorite BBQ recipes or tips.

You can see:
The Smoke Ring
BBQ Aussie style

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// By Richard // On March, 31st 2009 // 10:17 am

In a continuing effort to thwart the counterfeiting industry, Habanos S.A., the worldwide distributor of Cuban cigars, has introduced a new security seal with additional safety features to validate the authenticity of its highly counterfeited product. (C.A. March 18th)

You can see:
Habanos S.A.
Cigar Aficionado article

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// By Richard // On March, 27th 2009 // 2:47 pm

Its the biggest and most important Luxury Watch and Luxury Jewelry Exhibition of the year and its running at the moment in Basel, Switzerland. BaselWorld 2009, which runs from the 26 Mars through 02 April, faces a tough challenge this year as the market experiences a sharp decline in demand since the beginning of the economic troubles.

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// By Richard // On March, 21st 2009 // 10:55 am

Spring is here, which is the perfect excuse to clean out the humidor, clean up the cigars and re-charge with smokes that will fulfill your palate's Seasonal requirements. Why not treat your cigars to a wrapper clean. Gently brush your cigars with a soft clean paint brush. This will unclogg the pores of the wrapper leaf and allow your cigars to breath and thus continue to develop (ageing). Without this occasional clean, you cigars will become clogged, the aromas will close down and you may suffer draw problems as a result. Also, remember to keep an eye on your humidor settings as the climate changes. Higher temperatures may mean you need to change the position of your humidor to maintain the key atmosphere of 16-18°C (60-65°F) and 65-70% humidity. And finally, listen to your palate. As the temperature rises, give in to the urge for aromas. There is more to smoking Cubans than pure power and now is the time to experience it.

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// By Richard // On March, 18th 2009 // 10:13 am

Watch out for more changes on certain Habanos. The old white Hoyo bands (Double Corona and Churchill) are now to be replaced by the standard smaller red Hoyo bands. Look out for these on more recent productions. After RyJ and Hoyo, who will be next to modify the bands?

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// By Richard // On March, 17th 2009 // 11:15 am

Fantastic new arrival of Habanos Packs on TopCubans.com. These are unique packs made by Habanos S.A. to celebrate anniversaries, product launches or new formats. Very popular at the moment is the Estuche Habanos X Festival pack, a selection of 10 cigars that have marked the first 10 Habanos Festivals. The Habanos Retail travel pack is also a beautiful selection, each cigar comes in its individual clear tube, with humidification system and punch cutter built in. Perfect for gifts or a treat for you!

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