H Upmann – Passion For Cigars

18 Years in the Making

December 27, 2019 Mitch Garvis

'Mitch, I have a cigar for you tonight that not even YOU have ever smoked.' (Video at the bottom) I have been smoking cigars for twenty-five years, and in that time I have had some great cigars... and some not so great ones. When people asking me about aging cigars, I am usually on the… Continue reading 18 Years in the Making

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.