// By Richard // On August, 31st 2010 // 9:40 am

Produced in 2,400 individually numbered boxes of 25, the new El Rey del Mundo Elegantes is one (more to come) of the vitolas that Habanos has created especially for the Swiss Regional Production series for 2010. Rolled with leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region, the Elegantes are already showing a creaminess in the smoke and although young, the green aspects are starting to give way to silky fruity flavour. Like all Regionals, this is a cigar that will need time to show off its bouquet to the fullest. We think it is a good smoke now, but will become a great smoke in 5/7 years time.

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// By Richard // On August, 10th 2010 // 5:08 pm

The highly anticipated Behike cigars are with us - as many of you saw over this last weekend - and wasn't the response fantastic. We sold out of the Behike 56 in 1 day and as I write this we have a very small amount of the 54 and the 52 sized Behikes left. I expect overnight will be the final nail in the coffin for the last remaining boxes. What is all the fuss about I ear you ask?? Well to start with these cigars are not made in vast quantities like regular production Montecristos or Cohibas. Very few people around the world will have the opportunity to smoke these so those of you who truly enjoy the smoking experience I urge you to try one of these. Did I mention that the rich flavour is just about the best I've ever tasted?!

For those of you who do not want to commit to a full box of 10 - we may be able to make up some sample boxes of these depending on whether the remaining boxes fly off the shelves. And for those of you who missed out this time - we will definitely be getting some more of these in the next few months - as always we endeavour to deliver with what our clients demand and the positive reactions to the Behikes are amongst our best ever. You lucky ones who have the pleasure of smoking one of these soon - first shipments left on Monday - then sit back and enjoy the smooth creaminess that these cigars have to offer. A true delight!

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Cigar Aficionado's James Suckling's View

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// By David // On July, 15th 2010 // 6:00 pm

It's been a while since our last entry - we have been busy developing some new ideas for the site . One of the additions which we think will help enhance your shopping experience is my new page - **David's Prestigious Product** which we will be focused on some of the more exclusive products that Habanos produces coming out of Cuba. This will include limited edition cigars, specially packaged products - all kinds of things.
Also congrats to those of you who tried our World Cup Game on the Homepage which was running for a good chunk of the World Cup. If you managed to score 8 out of 10 you netted yourself 3 Cohiba Siglo I tubos cigars which isn't bad. Bummer for those of you who missed out - but keep an eye out for more fun additions to the site.
I hope you are all having a great Summer. Here in Geneva it's a scorcher so we are all down on the lake for lunch. It's simply heaven and I hope you are all taking it easy in this heat.
Would be great if you guys feel like giving us some feedback regarding potential ideas for games or additional info you would like us to put on the site - I know some of the pages are a little outdated so we want to inject some new life into them. Would appreciate anything you want to tell us! Happy smoking and enjoy the Limited Edition Partagas Jar everyone! My first product on my Prestigious Page!

David

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// By Richard // On June, 10th 2010 // 10:17 am

Well, after four years of waiting, the big event is just around the corner. The FIFA World Cup in South Africa will kick off on Friday 11th June. One month, 32 nations represented, 736 of the best footballers in the world, 64 games all culminating with the final on the 11th July in Johannesburg. This global event will dominate events this summer with expected television audiences to be around 27 billion, across 214 countries and territories. Join TopCubans.com over the next month as we live the trials and tribulations of the beautiful game's biggest stage.

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FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010

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// By Richard // On June, 04th 2010 // 11:02 am

Father's Day on TopCubans.com can only mean one thing. Loads of Deals and Offers -

Father's Day Deals - Big discounts on your favorite cigars
Father's Day Combos - More cigar for less cash
Father's Day Samplers - Mixed packs to share
Father's Day Suggestions - what are we smoking for Father's Day?

Offers run through 20th June, so make the most of these special treats!

Enjoy,
Richard

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// By Richard // On May, 12th 2010 // 11:17 am

The much anticipated 2010 Edicion Limitada cigars from Habanos will be on the market very soon. This Limitada series has become more and more popular since its introduction 2000 and the new sizes will no doubt be a big success again this year -

Montecristo Grand Edmundo - 52 ring gauge, 15 cm - box of 10 cigars

Trinidad Short Robustos T - 50 ring gauge, 10.2 cm - box of 12 cigars

Partagas Serie D Especial - 50 ring gauge, 14.1 cm - box of 10 cigars

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// By Richard // On May, 10th 2010 // 11:48 am

Habanos have announced the imminent release of the much anticipated new Cohiba Behike line, billed as being the most exclusive cigars ever produced. The new series will be available in 52, 54, and 56 ring gauge and will be released in boxes of 10 cigars. Each cigar has a specially created band which contains a hologram. These will not be cheap, but will be well worth the investment. Initial feedback from fellow smokers who have sampled these cigars is excellent. We can expect exceptional cigars. Collectors and smokers alike, this is one not to be missed. TopCubans.com hope to have an initial batch of these in the next week or so.

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Habanos on the Behike

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// By Richard // On May, 07th 2010 // 4:01 pm

After more than 640 election results are declared, it emerges Britain has its first hung parliament since 1974. The Conservatives are the largest party, but will fall short of the 326 seats needed to form a majority government. Labour loses more than 80 seats, and the Liberal Democrats fail to make gains. Tory leader David Cameron says he hopes to begin talks with the Liberal Democrats as quickly as possible, but Gordon Brown says he too would be willing to speak to any of the other party leaders. Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is among those to lose their seat. The Electoral Commission is to investigate after hundreds of people across the country are prevented from voting. Voter turnout was 65.2% - up from 61.4% in 2005.

THE LEADERS

Gordon Brown holds Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath with a majority of 23,000 - up almost 5,000 on 2005. Returning to Downing Street, he says he is willing to hold discussions on the future shape of government with any party leader, with economic stability the top priority.

David Cameron comfortably holds Witney, winning 58.8% of the vote on a 6.3% swing from the Lib Dems. He says it is clear that Labour has lost its mandate to govern, and plans to begin talks with the Liberal Democrats about forming a strong, and stable government, but does not rule out a minority Tory administration.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg increases his majority in Sheffield Hallam, but admits it has been a "disappointing night" for his party. He said the Conservatives have earned the right to try to form a government.


PUBLIC ANGER OVER VOTING PROBLEMS

The Electoral Commission announces a "thorough review" after hundreds of voters were turned away from polling stations and police called to deal with queues as the 2200 voting deadline passed. In Hackney, east London disgruntled voters stage a protest sit-in. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg apologises to people at a polling station in his Sheffield Hallam constituency, who did not get a chance to vote.

(www.bbc.com)

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// By Richard // On April, 26th 2010 // 5:32 pm

Last weekend saw the Second Edition of the Montecristo Golf Cup, held in Varadero, Cuba, 24th of April 2010.

The first Edition was successfully held last May, 2009. The event was honoured with the presence of South African Ernie Els, one of the best players in the world, as guest of honour.

The second Edition was held on the 24th April 2010 in Varadero. For the occasion, the golf player Alvaro Quirós from Spain, one of the leading players in the PGA’s European Circuit was invited to the Montecristo Cup 2010.

There was 72 players, amateurs and professionals, coming from 9 countries: Germany, Canada, France, Spain, United States, Japan, Monaco, United Kingdom and Cuba. There was also Graham Cooke, 3 times Senior Canadian Champion. Organized by Palmares S.A., the institution in charge of golf in Cuba and the Esencia Group

You can see:
Habanos: Montecristo Cup 2010

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// By Richard // On April, 19th 2010 // 4:11 pm

Alejandro Robaina, the famous face of the Vegas Robaina cigar brand and major figure of the Cuban cigar industry died last weekend (Sat 17th April) at the ripe old age of 91. His family have been tobacco farmers in Cuba sine 1845. Alejandro Robaina was honored by Habanos S.A. with a brand named after him. Launched in 1997,the Vegas Robaina brand was developed to rekindle the 'Old Havana' style of cigars. Strong and harsh, with hints of intense sweetness. The Man will be missed as he was one of the few faces one could associated to the Cuban Cigar Industry. Many thanks for all the great smokes!

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