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1 27a The Market, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RD, London, Tel: +44 (0) Website: CIGAR MENU

2 Welcome to the 2nd edition 2016 cigar menu, detailing our current range of Cigars. We strive to offer something for all tastes and every occasion. We have included notes to assist. The menu is divided into four sections: 1. Cuban Cigars. 2. New World Cigars. 3. Other Cigars. 4. Information. 1. CUBAN CIGARS. Let us welcome you to the fascinating and amazing World of the Cuban cigars. There are but a handful of things in this World that are accepted without a question to be the very best, and Havana cigar is one of them. We are delighted to offer you the following selection cigars, which are in the regular production in Cuba. For the limited or regional edition cigars - please see our supplementary cigar menu. We also stock vintage cigars in store. QUAI D'ORSAY The brand was introduced in 1970's especially for the French market, since 2011 available in the UK. It takes its name from the well-known street in Paris beside river Seine. 'Claro' stands for 'light' and mirrors preference that French smokers have for lighter coloured wrappers. It seems that it is not only the appearance but also subtle flavours this brand is famous for. Floral and herbal aromas blend smoothly for almost milky smoke, which proves that complexity is not always about strength. Box of 25 - Corona Claro 5⅝ HOYO DE MONTERREY Founded in the mid 1860 s by José Gener, who had previously grown tobacco in the village of San Juan Y Martinez that lies in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. The light flavour of brand's blends makes it an attractive choice for those who seek a delicate but aromatic cigar with a great complexity and elegance. The new addition to the range, Le Hoyo De San Juan, offers slightly more intense flavour profile. Double Corona Cabinet Selection Petit Robusto Epicure No. 2 Epicure Especial Serie Le Hoyo Le Hoyo De San Juan Añejados Hermoso No. 4 7⅝ 4 4⅞ 5½ 5⅞ Cabinet of Box of Pack of POR LARRAÑAGA Registered in 1834 by Ignacio Larrañaga in Havana, it is the oldest Cuban brand still in the regular production. Amazingly good Petit Corona used to be the only model available in the UK, but the new, larger size was introduced recently. Both cigars are very smooth, nicely balanced light to medium bodied blends, with a creamy texture of an earthy smoke.

3 Petit Corona Picadores Cabinet of Box of H. UPMANN Herman Upmann established this brand in A banker from Germany, Herr Upmann was obsessed with the quality of his cigars. Upmann decided to put his signature on each box when labelling was introduced during the 1860 s, a tradition maintained until this day. H.Upmann s handmade cigars are all made from tobaccos grown in the Vuelta Abajo region. Providing a smooth and subtle light/mild smoke, it is an ideal cigar for those new to Havanas, or a delightful offer for the regular smoker. Half Corona Majestic In Cedar Lined Tubes Corona Junior Corona Major 3½ 5½ 4½ 5¼ Box of 25 Tin of RAFAËL GONZÁLEZ Believed to be created by Spanish aristocrat Márquez Rafaël González in 1928, the full name of the brand is 'Flor de Rafaël González Márquez'. Through the course of 20 th Century the brand changed names and ownership, but is regarded a sister brand to the El Rey del Mundo. Sharing flavour characteristics with its elder sister and produced solely from tobaccos grown in famous Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba, it offers distinctive, delicate flavour to be enjoyed slowly. With its exceptional ageing potential it was quickly recognized by connoisseurs, proofing common expression that 'stronger tasting cigars age better' a myth. Box of 25 - Perla ROMEO Y JULIETA Possibly the best known Havana brand, named after William Shakespeare s famous lovers, dates from Founded by Alvarez y Garcia it was not until 1903, when Don Pepin Fernandez Rodriguez, the factory manager, acquired the business and turned it into one of Cuba s leading cigar brands. Romeo y Julieta s balanced and aromatic blend of leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region makes it the classic medium bodied cigar from Havana. The range has a cigar for every occasion, including the world famous Churchill (named after Sir Winston Churchill). Petit Julieta Julieta Petit Corona Petit Churchill Short Churchill Wide Churchill Churchill untubed In Cedar Lined Tubes 4 4¾ 4 4⅞ 5¼ Box of 25 Pack of Box of

4 Romeo No.3 Romeo No.2 Romeo No.1 Churchill Añejados Pirámide 4⅝ 5½ 7 6⅛ Pack of EL REY DEL MUNDO 1882 saw the Antonio Allones factory, which had been producing Havana cigars since 1848, launch a brand of premium quality and price. With great confidence but little modesty it was named El Rey del Mundo The King of the World. Now made in the Romeo Y Julieta factory, but still providing its world renowned light/medium bodied flavour that is full of substance. A cigar ideal for the novice smoker or as a pleasurable daytime smoke, the small Demi Tasse is an ideal choice as an aperitif cigar, nicely sharpening the palette. Box of 25 - Demi Tasse PUNCH Founded by Don Manuel Lopez of Juan Valle & Co in Punch is one of the oldest Havana brands still being produced. It was established with an eye to the booming British market where the humorous magazine of the same name was much in vogue. Punch cigars have very distinctive light to medium bodied flavour, with a tangy taste and aroma of freshly sawn wood. In Cedar Lined Tubes Petit Coronation Coronation Punch - Punch 4⅝ 5⅝ Box of 25 Box of MONTECRISTO Established in 1935 by the Menendez and Garcia families and produced in the H. Upmann factory. Originally appeared in just five sizes, described by numbers not names. The other sizes such as the A and Especial were added in the early 1970 s. Montecristo s distinctive earthy, woody and nutty flavours delighted cigar smokers so much that it has reigned as the most popular Havana brand for nearly three decades. The Montecristo No. 2 is amongst the most prestigious of Cuban cigars and the Montecristo No. 4 (petit corona size) is the single most popular cigar in the world. In general, Montecristo offers a medium to fuller flavoured smoke, with a distinguished aroma appealing to both new and experienced smokers. Montecristo cigars are never boring and good for any time of the day. Box of 25 Pack of 5 Joyita Media Corona No. 5 No. 4 No. 3 No. 2 No. 1 Petit No. 2 Edmundo 4½ 3½ 4 5⅝ 6⅛ 6½ 4¾ 5⅓ Box of Box of Pack of

5 Petit Edmundo Double Edmundo In Cedar Lined Tubes Petit Tubos Tubos Añejados Churchill 4⅜ 6⅛ 6⅛ MONTECRISTO OPEN Launched in 2009, the name of this line was chosen to open the doors to a new generation of cigar enthusiasts. It widens the choice of vitolas (sizes) available to all Montecristo fans and its lighter bodied blend welcomes a new generation of 21 st century smokers. The Open cigars are made with tobacco leaves selected from some of the best vegas (tobacco farms) in the Vuelta Abajo tobacco region. The same style as Montecristo classics, but lighter in body. Box of 20 Eagle 5⅞ Regata 5⅜ Master 4⅞ Junior 4⅜ SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LA HABANA The original name given in 1519 to Cuba s capital Havana. San Cristobal (St. Christopher) was chosen in honour of Columbus and La Habana after the Indian name for the site. It become the brand in 1999 and reached the U.K. few years later. An interesting rich medium bodied smoke, providing a surprising strength when finished. Box of 25 - El Principe 4⅜ VEGAS ROBAINA The Robaina family have been famous for growing the finest wrapper tobacco leaves since Vegas Robaina cigars were introduced in A rich tasting medium to fuller bodied cigars, each dressed with wrapper from the family s own plantation. Box of 25 - Familiar 5⅝ CUABA Launched on the British market in 1996, Cuaba recreates the double figurado / perfecto shape popular in the 19 th Century, that had virtually disappeared in the 1930 s. Habanos SA intended, with this brand, to popularise smaller cigars. Cigars which give a superb medium to fuller flavoured, woody smoke, but also owing to the shape, a cigar which offers sinteresting changes to flavour throughout the smoke. Box of 25 Divino

6 COHIBA Created in 1966 for personal use of Cuban President Fidel Castro, it was also used as diplomatic gifts for the heads of state visiting the island. Due to demand, in 1982 it was finally presented to the world market in limited quantity. Cohiba cigars are produced in once top-secret El Laguito factory from tobacco being a 'selection of the selection'. Cohiba tobacco comes from the five finest plantations in Vuelta Abajo and is fermented three times, as opposed to double fermentation for other Cuban brands. It brings the unique factor to the flavour, characteristic 'grassy' after-taste Cohiba cigars are famous for. Only the best torcedores (cigar rollers) are employed to produce Cohiba cigars. Cohiba currently offers four lines, with different body and flavour profiles. COHIBA LINEA CLÁSICA - The original and the oldest Cohiba line, representing, rich, full flavoured yet balanced to perfection smoke. Panetela Exquisito Robusto Pirámide Extra Espléndido 4½ 5 4⅞ 6¼ Box of 25 Pack of Box of Pack of COHIBA LA LINEA Launched in 1992 to celebrate the 0 th anniversary of Columbus discovering Cuba and introducing tobacco to the Western World. A rich, earthy, medium to fuller flavoured smoke. Siglo I Siglo II Siglo III In Cedar Lined Tubes Siglo II Siglo VI 4 6⅛ 5⅞ Cabinet of Pack of COHIBA MADURO 5 - Launched in 2007, first Maduro wrapper cigar line in regular production from Cuba. The Maduro finish is achieved by ageing the wrapper leaves for 5 years. These are excellent cigars providing a rich, earthy, fully rounded flavour, medium to fuller body. Genio Mágico Secreto 5½ 4½ 4⅜ Box of COHIBA BEHIKE - Introduced in 2010, the newest and most exclusive Cohiba line.. Incorporating Medio Tiempo as a forth filler leaf, which provides exceptional richness and intensity. Box of 10 BHK 4¾

7 BHK 54 BHK 56 5⅝ 6½ TRINIDAD Named after the 16 th Century city of La Santisima Trinidad (The Holy Trinity) on Cuba s south coast. The brand dates from 1969 but was only released for public sale in Before that it was made for Fidel Castro and gifts for important foreign dignitaries. For nearly 6 years there was only one size available but in 2003, three new Vitolas (sizes) were launched. Originally made at the El Laguito factory and then moved due to a demand to Pinar Del Rio City, these cigars are the quintessentially Cuban, providing a smooth medium smoke with excellently balanced peppery after taste. A must at some point for any serious cigar smoker. Box of 24 Pack of 5 Reyes 4⅜ Fundador 7½ Box of Vigia 4⅜ RAMÓN ALLONES It is one of the big names in the history of Habanos. Founded in 1837 it is also one of the oldest grand marques. We have the world famous Specially Selected. A full bodied cigar, rich earthy flavour. Its smaller brother suits any time of the day. Small Club Corona Specially Selected 4⅜ 4⅞ Box of PARTAGÁS Established in 1845 by Don Jaime Partagás, it is one of the oldest and amongst the most famous Cuban brands. It was to ensure continuity of supply of the best Cuban tobacco that Partagás started cultivating new plantations in Vuelta and Semi Vuelta areas, where rich red soils produce some of Cuba s finest leaves. A fuller flavoured smoke, very rich, with great substance and earthiness yet well balanced cigar. Box of 25 Box of 10 Short 4⅜ Serie P. No. 2 6⅛ Serie D. No. 4 4⅞ Serie D. No. 6 Serie E. No. 2 Maduro No. 1 Añejados Corona Gorda 3½ 5½ 5⅝ Box of Box of Box of BOLIVAR Simon Bolivar was one of the great historic characters of the 19 th Century, liberating much of South America from Spanish rule. In 1901, seventy one years after his death, the Rocha Company in Havana commemorated him on their cigars. It is perhaps not surprising that a brand named after such a powerful figure is blended to match his might. Bolivar are amongst the strongest, most full bodied of all Havanas, boasting an unrivalled richness of flavour. A robust earthy and peppery smoke, definitely not for the uninitiated. Box of 25 - Corona Gigante * In Cedar 24.80

8 Tubos No. 1 * Tubos No. 3 * 5⅝ Lined Tubes JOSÉ L. PIEDRA Established in late 19 th century by José Lamadrid Piedra, all cigars in the range are made using the traditional short filler, totally handmade technique from tobacco grown in Vuelta Arriba tobacco region in south of Cuba. They have been the local favourites for generations and are called Cuban country cigars, providing a rustic mild to medium bodied smoke. Nacionale Cazadore 5¼ Box of Cigarillos - Cuban Tobacco Machine Made Miniatures in 3 sizes If you aim for a short smoke but would like it to be as close in flavour to hand-rolled Cuban cigar as possible, you may choose from our Cuban cigarillo (small machine made cigar) range, which come in 3 sizes: Mini (smallest), Club (medium size) and Purito (bigger). Mini Pack of 10 Club Pack of 10 Puritos Pack of 5 Montecristo 9.45 Montecristo Montecristo 9. Romeo Y Julieta 9.10 Cohiba Romeo Y 9.10 Partagás (Tin) Partagás Serie Cohiba Cohiba White Cohiba White Julieta 2. NEW WORLD CIGARS. We would like to introduce 'New World' cigars to you, in particular those from the Central America and part of the Caribbean. Those cigars are mainly made in 'Cuban' style, but the varying tobaccos produce different and interesting flavours. Following are a few really good examples that we are proud to offer. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Lying in the middle of the Caribbean with sun always above the head, this once small tobacco growing country responded well to cigar boom of the 90's and is now one of the major cigar producing regions in the world. Usually characterised by subtle, light bodied flavour and silky smooth draw. DUNHILL Famed by selecting best Cuban cigars for their 'Selection Suprema' in the past, since 1990s all DUNHILL cigars are produced not in Cuba, but in the Dominican Republic. We offer you cigars for any time of the day, lighter bodied Aged and a medium bodied 1907 lines Rothschild Robusto Aged Valverde 4½ 5 5½ Box of

9 Romanas 4½ GURKHA CELLAR RESERVE Very original Dominican brand that is responsible for some unique blends of cigars. 15 years old tobaccos are blended in one of their flagship lines, Cellar Reserve. Very smooth, mild to medium bodied, creamy and nutty slow burning cigar in an interesting double figurado format with a coiled pigtail cap. Koi Perfecto # HONDURAS Countries in Central America were a natural choice when Cuban growers went to explore other regions in order to produce fine tobacco. Honduran tobacco is slightly spicy, blends well with other types and produces smooth, milky smoke. ALEC BRADLEY An American brand produced in Honduras from well balanced blend of medium bodied tobaccos. Prensado Churchill was awarded ''Cigar of the year'' title in 2011 by Cigar Aficionado magazine. It is made of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos for filler, Nicaraguan binder and Honduran wrapper. We also offer other lines that has been well received worldwide. Black Market Robusto Prensado Churchill Nica Puro Robusto 5¼ Box of 20 Box of DON RAMOS A handmade cigar produced in Honduras exclusively for the British market. This cigar has many of the qualities of the Cuban Churchills but at a budget price. A mild cigar. Churchill * 6¾ * In Cedar Lined Tubes ROCKY PATEL Not long history but quality gained Rocky Patel a reputation and appreciation amongst smokers. For 10 years his cigars evolved to the forefront, offering nice dark chocolate flavour mixed with characteristic Honduran spice creating well balanced smoke. Vintage 1990 Petit Belicoso Torpedo The Sixty 4½ 6¼ Box of

10 LA INVICTA Good quality handmade mild/medium bodied cigar with a delicate spicy flavour. Ideal short smoke when time is limited. Available as Nicaraguan as well. Bundle of 25 Panetela (No.133) 5¼ NICARAGUA One of the biggest and well known tobacco growing regions in the world, renowned for its quality and diversity. PADRÓN Prestigious brand, well known in America. Very popular amongst aficionados looking for smoke full of substance and character. Extra old tobacco used in the anniversary series makes them a dense, longer than expected from its size smoke. Box of Anniversary Series Principe (Maduro) 4½ OLIVA SERIE V The Oliva family remains one of the most influential tobacco growing families in Nicaragua. Taking its experience from Cuban heritage started in 1886 in Pinar del Rio region, Oliva continues to impress. Serie V is rolled from a blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos. Specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero leaves for body in the filler, Nicaraguan binder and a Sun Grown wrapper leaf create a light to medium bodied, smooth and slightly spicy smoke. Cabinet of 24 Double Robusto TATUAJE Tattoo in Spanish adores each band of this brand s cigar, produced by My Father Cigars for the creator Pete Johnson, who has roots in rock music culture. Blended according to Cuban style, packed in cabinets of, this cigar is a good introduction to Nicaraguan style blends, earthy and creamy espresso cigar. Reserva stands to differentiate it from other cigars from the Selection de Cazadores line, it indicates that wrapper tobacco is a broadleaf type, not that it is a particularly aged one, so not to be confused with Cuban reserva cigars. Petit Cazadore Reserva JOYA DE NICARAGUA One of the biggest cigar producers in Nicaragua still somehow retaining its boutique character. Delicate and smooth but also less earthy blends of variety of Nicaraguan tobaccos are the hallmark of this brand. Slightly woody, light to medium bodied cigars with a touch of spice, good for any time of the day. Joya Red Short Churchill Rosalones 448 4¾ 4¾

11 3. OTHER CIGARS. HAND-ROLLED - FLAVOURED CIGARS - We also have premium, hand rolled, flavoured cigars available. ZAHI PURITOS Premium Dominican Republic tobacco soaked in natural oils, flavours and liquors, then matured under ideal conditions for a truly flavourful smoke. Choose from: Vanilla, Chocolate, Cherry and Peach. Bundle of 25 Purito 3¼ ZAHI larger than Puritos, giving more time to develop flavours of natural oils tobacco was dipped in. Choose from: Vanilla, Chocolate, Cherry, Cinnamon, Rum and Cognac. Petit Corona 4⅞ We also stock a couple of machine made continental cigars, which we consider just a little superior to the average. Name Pack size Price Villiger Export (Pressed or Maduro) Agio Meharis (Java or Sweet Orient) Ritmeester Moods Filtered Neos Filtered/Non-Filtered Pack of 5 Pack of 10 Pack of 5 Tin of In addition we offer a selection of Limited, Regional Edition and Vintage cigars and Manager s Choice Selection boxes. Please ask in store for details. We may welcome you in store with a Cigar of the Month at a special price as well. We hope you find our Cigar Menu useful in making your smoking selections. Obviously, we are dependant upon availability from our suppliers and we will introduce new items and specials from time to time. If you require a cigar that does not appear on our list or require any further assistance please contact: Robert Good Manager or Thomas Wolanin Assistant Manager, SEGAR AND SNUFF PARLOUR, who will be delighted to help in any way possible. We also stock a range of cigar accessories: Humidors, Cutters, Lighters, Tubes, Cases etc. 4. INFORMATION - QUICK REFERENCE TO CIGAR TERMS. Aroma Flavour Affects the smoker s sense of smell and taste. Should not be confused with strength. It refers to bouquet appearing when a new box is opened. The notes smoker can differentiate on her/his palette while smoking a cigar. Due to premium cigars being rolled from the full leaves of

12 tobacco, flavour changes during the course of smoking.. Although fine cigars are 100% tobacco, impressions of for example coffee, woody, peppery, vanilla, earthy and spicy flavours can be sensed. Blend of different tobaccos creates refined and unique flavour, characteristic for the particular brand or line. Cigars could be light or strong on flavour, which is independent from a 'body' of a cigar. Heavy bodied cigars are not necessarily stronger on flavour. It is a common misconception. Body / Strength Fermentation Vitola Torcedores Depends on proportion and types of tobacco leaves used in a cigar blend. Leaves rich in oils content can give a certain kick or punch while smoked. Light cigars are smooth and easy going, stronger can 'wake You up'. Usually it ranges from 1 (lightly bodied) to 4 (heavly bodied). An important and time-consuming process enhancing flavour and aroma. At the same time nicotine, tar, ammonia, acidity and other impurities tobacco plant produced in order to grow are reduced. 'Size' - 'Vitola de Galera' - refers to the shape and size of a cigar, used in cigar factories. Most common are for example: robusto, corona, toro, churchill, pirámide. 'Vitola de Salida' refers to the name cigars are sold under and known to smokers. Sometimes cigar is given it's vitola de salida name exactly the same as vitola de galera. Highly skilled cigar rollers, who go through a lengthy training process before being allowed to produce cigars. Filler / Binder / Wrapper Tobacco leaves differ depend on type and part of the plant they grew at, but also the soil and climate they were cultivated in. Therefore they could have different thickness, richness, aroma and, when smoked, flavour, serving different purpose in an 'anatomy' of a cigar. Filler is a 'heart' of a cigar, a bunch of leaves creating a blend then tasted. Binder holds them together so they will not unravel while ignited, and silky smooth appearance of a wrapper serves a purpose of pristine presentation. Puro Parejo Figurado/Perfecto Foot Head When cigar is made with tobacco growing in one region of the world and not blend of few coming from different regions, it is called 'puro'. Most common cigar shape today. 'Parejo' means 'straight' in Spanish, so from head to foot of a cigar it has the same diameter. Figurado covers all irregular cigar shapes. Perfecto, pointed both ends (Torpedo style) with a bulge in the middle. It was popular over 100 years ago coming from a common belief that a smoker can cut cigar's head to his/her preferred diameter and light it up easily from the pointed foot. It also allowed a nice progression of flavour, so it was considered a 'perfect' shape. Tuck end, the end of the cigar that is lit. When the cigar is made the wrapper is rolled from the base of the cigar upwards, hence the tuck end. The end of the cigar you place in your mouth when smoking. This is the end that has to be cut before smoking. Band is applied close to this end. The diameter of a cigar measured at its widest point. Traditionally representing the British influence and appreciation to Cuban cigars it

13 took its number from dividing an inch to the 64 parts, meaning that the ring gauge of is /64 of an inch when a cigar leaves torcedor's table. Short Filler Long Filler Maduro Sun-grown Shade-grown: Vuelta Abajo: Box Pressed Cabinet Selection Ageing Vintage EMS Small, cut-up pieces of tobacco normally used for machine made cigars. Used in handmade cigars, it means full leaves of tobacco are prepared for the filler of a cigar and not cut pieces. It ensures even burn and development of flavour that is changing while the cigar is smoked. Rich, dark brown wrapper leaf, comes from the Spanish word for ripe. It is obtained by longer ageing period, in which tobacco is left to mature. It not necessarily means cigar is fuller bodied or carries more flavour. Tobacco plants grown totally in direct sunlight. Much of the tobacco used in cigar production. Direct sun develops high oil content in leaves. Tobacco plants grown under a muslin cloth, totally covered from direct sunlight. This type is used for wrapper leaves, producing more 'elastic', thinner, smooth surfaced and pristine looking leaves. Greater care needs to be taken in handling, fermentation and ageing process of those leaves. Arguably the best and most well-known tobacco growing region in the world. Situated in the North-West part of Cuba, in the heart of the Pinar Del Rio province. Benefiting from the unique combination of perfect climate and rich soils, tobacco that grows there has unrivalled quality and richness. When cigars are packed in flat (dress) box, they tend to get squeezed and develop square edges. Cigars can be packed in many ways, usually in beautiful labelled boxes of several types. It used to be that they were part of a larger collection being shipped on request in a form of a cabinet full of cigars and made on order. 'Slots' or 'drawers' were small sliding lid boxes containing 25 or cigars, hence the name. The process that is known among connoisseurs to alter cigar flavours and bring pure tobacco oil characteristics up front, leaving some 'fresh tobacco' taste out. When 'young' cigars may be more robust and appear to some, aged cigars tend to open a whole new palette of flavours, sometimes significantly different than when fresh. Process can be even prolonged to decades, making some old cigars sought after by collectors. To make it more effective and not 'rush' it, the relative humidity to store cigars destined for ageing should be set between 60 and 65%. The year cigars were put into boxes, not the year they were produced. In Cuba it is stamped on boxes, since the year 2000 onwards in clear month (abbreviation from Spanish word) / year (2 digit) code. The term also refers to aged cigars, stating the long time since they were produced and put aside in boxes for ageing. English Market Selection Known amongst connoisseurs of fine cigars around the world to be the best. It applies to all Cuban cigars sold

14 HOW TO ORDER in Great Britain and corresponds to the pristine quality of cigars selected to be sold here for centuries. MAKING A CHOICE We would advise that you make your choice regardless the time available to smoke a cigar and preferred flavour characteristics. Whether it will be a mild, medium or fuller bodied cigar you choose may correspond to the time of the day or if you had a hearty meal beforehand. Cigars can also make a nice pairing with certain drinks and will bring what is best in each other when matched wisely. There is also a personal preference element to making a choice, we are open to advise you taking all of the above into the consideration. STORING YOUR CIGARS Cigars require certain conditions in order to store them correctly ready for smoking. When temperature is important, relative humidity is more crucial and should be kept at constant levels. We keep cigars in the shop ready for you to enjoy any time you come by. If you are aiming to store your cigars at home or an office, special cedar lined boxes called 'humidors' serve the purpose. Recommended temperature to store cigars is C and relative humidity between 65 and 70%. For cigar ageing recommended humidity is to be set at 60-65%. ENJOYING YOUR CIGAR - Having made your selection from our wide range of quality cigars, we want you to get maximum pleasure, satisfaction and enjoyment from your cigar. Hopefully the following few notes will assist. CUTTING The head of a handmade cigar is sealed with a cap of tobacco, which helps to secure the wrapper leaf in place and prevents head of a cigar unravel while smoking. Before lighting you need to create an opening enabling you to draw your cigar. We suggest this is done by using a cigar cutter, the most popular style being a guillotine. Make your cut across the shoulders of the cigar, leaving the bottom part of the cap in place to avoid the wrapper unravelling. Removing the band at this stage can damage the delicate wrapper leaf. If you wish to take the band off the best advice is to do so after smoking for around 10 minutes, when the cigar has softened warmed up and the band is easier to remove. It is best to slide it off the end of the cigar. LIGHTING Lighting is about following two simple rules, take your time, and do a thorough job. The whole of the foot of a cigar must be alight before you settle back to enjoy smoking. This is best done by rotating the cigar above the flame. Lighting can be done with a wooden match (once the head has burned off) or butane gas lighter (not petrol lighters or wax candles / tapers as they will taint the flavour). It is better to do it slowly, allowing full combustion of the tobacco and not turning cigar to ash immediately. SMOKING A quality cigar should be smoked slowly. It should be sipped, rather than gulped or it may overheat, which will detract from the flavours. Gently draw the smoke into your mouth and allow it to play gloriously on your taste buds. (DO NOT INHALE This is not a cigarette). Relax and really savour the subtle flavours and aromas of the tobaccos. It is fine to relight your cigar if it goes out, but first clean any loose ash or you will find it s difficult to re-ignite. When the sad moment comes to part with your cigar, do not crush it to pulp. Lay it to rest in the ashtray, it will go out by itself. Allow it to die with dignity. SEGAR & SNUFF PARLOUR - ORDER FORM We will send to any location in the UK Mainland. For other destinations or if you have any queries please ring Robert Good on +44(0)

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