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Cigar Sommelier, Cigars

What NOT to Pair…

February 15, 2020 Mitch Garvis

Recently I was sitting in my favourite cigar lounge in San Jose, California, in conversation with a group of people who know me to be a cigar sommelier. One of them asked me an interesting question. “Mitch, is it true that you are never supposed to pair a cigar with certain drinks?” This, and several… Continue reading What NOT to Pair…

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Cigar Sommelier, Cigars

What Makes a Cigar Sommelier?

January 13, 2020June 16, 2020 Mitch Garvis

According to Wikipedia, the following is the definition of the word sommelier: A sommelier , or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role in fine dining today is much more specialized… Continue reading What Makes a Cigar Sommelier?

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Cigar Sommelier, Cigars, Cuba, Etiquette, Havana, Travel

Balcon de Habanos

April 29, 2018June 16, 2020 Mitch Garvis

My invitation to this incredible and exclusive event came as a real surprise. Sometimes it is who you know, and sometimes it is the people you just start speaking with that leads to new and wonderful experiences. Liza and I met a group at a bar the other night, and it turns out that one… Continue reading Balcon de Habanos

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HRF Princess Sophie is waiting to see her personal physician…
May the holiness of the Sabbath bring peace and joy to your hearts. I continue to pray for all of my friends who are facing health issues, especially Sophie and Sean, but everyone else as well. שבת שלום! I miss my wife but am happy she is with her son.
A mostly empty flight would be nice… after the cramped quarters of the 8-hour flight from Dallas to NYC yesterday (okay, not that long… but we were on the plane from 2:15pm until we landed at 8:05pm). Why the customer disservice agent last night tried to book me in seat 17A is beyond me.
This is NOT what the tarmac at DFW is supposed to look like!!
יתגדל ויתקדש שמי רבה…
These three pictures are all since Thursday. I went from the Orthodox Rabbi look to the trimmed full beard, and then decided to rrally change things up this morning! Thanks Barney at VillageCigars Burlington for the incredible transition!
I was trying to capture the right image for my business card. This wasn’t it… but I like it anyways!
When a cigar is just too good to put down…
A Dream!
A wonderful pairing… although most people would recommend it minus the dairy…
A friend shared this wonderful stick with me and it was just amazing!
Reynaldo has been rolling cigars for thirty years, and he knows his business!
A truly old world hotel in the new world… kinda ;)
I usually wear throw-away hats in Cuba, and enjoy the best cigars I can!
My friend Danays opened my eyes to a new world. I will always be grateful!
Machin is the president of a large organization of Habanos Sommeliers. He knows his stuff!
Fernando Fernandez is the Habanos Master Blender, and knows more about cigars than anyone I know.
I was invited to an event and given a Cohiba Siglo VI, a glass of Macallan French Oak whisky, and a glass of Havana Club Union. What a great night!
Juanita is one of the best rollers I know, holding court at the LCDH at the Hotel Riviera, Vedado Habana.
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