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BBC Interview with James Suckling.
Not a lot of new ground here but it's nice to hear him say it rather than just read it:
Not a lot of new ground here but it's nice to hear him say it rather than just read it:
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Nic
Editor UK Cigar Scene Magazine
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I was lucky enough to meet this real Cuban legend when he came to London over 10 years ago. He was an old style farmer who understood tobacco like very few others ever could. End of an era.I'm sure there are greater things in life than a fine cigar ........... but right now I can't think what they might be.Comment
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New blog entry by James Suckling. This is a really charming article on the two men's friendship.
Nic
Editor UK Cigar Scene Magazine
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Indeed. Good stuff. Thanks Nic.Originally posted by nicwing View Post
I was surprised to hear Mr. Suckling state that Cuban folk were proud of their cigars and it was "like wine to a Frenchman".
As a wine expert and frequent Cuba visitor, he should know better.
Most Frenchmen drink a lot of wine from an early age and at least know some details about characteristics, regions and quality.
The average Cuban knows nothing about cigars. Most Cubans who smoke use cigarettes and if they smoke cigars, they are, by economic necessity, the local "peso cigars" that bear little resemblance to Habanos.Commander Bob
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The late Don Alejandro Robaina in his own words. Interviewed by US NPR news in 1999.
This is the first time I have actually heard him speak. Nice piece if you can get past the interesting US take on the mad bad world of Socialist production!
Nic
Editor UK Cigar Scene Magazine
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Was lucky enough to see him twice in cuba in november 2003. First time was in the cigar lounge in the partagas factory. The group I was with were having a quiet smoke when we noticed the lounge was starting to get busy. We then found out that don robaina was visiting. He soon had a group of people asking for autographs and getting their photos taken with great man. One of my party was lucky enough to get his photo taken with him. The second time I saw him was at the cigar dinner we attended same trip.
Missed out on visiting his farm as the driver wouldn't take us there for whatever reason. Real shame that. Seen some wonderful photos of those that were lucky enough.Comment
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