6 Dec
Not much I can add to all my previous posts about this great tobacco farmer and long time friend. The Vega has not changed much except for the frame work for a new house that has been erected and some new tables by the creek. We were lucky in having a full bar staffed Read more…
7 Nov
Bags are packed, all is ready to go. Off to Havana early tomorrow for a few weeks of sun, cigars and friends. While there, I’ll meet the group of Canadian friends attending the Encuentro de Amigos de Partagas and we have planned some interesting events like a visit to the factories, to humidor artist Read more…
27 Mar
During a conversation with Mr Portmann last year I had suggested, upon his enquiry, a visit and lunch at one of the most spectacularly beautiful tobacco plantations I have seen in the Vuelta Abajo. Having arranged the visit to Hector Luis’ farm last November I looked forward to this visit and in conclusion, although Read more…
27 Mar
As every year, the Portmann group wanted to drop by Vegas Robaina, the farm and say hello to Hirochi, now in charge of the most famous wrapper vega. For me it was an opportunity to go back in time, remember my first visits there without all the hoopla and get to greet an old Read more…
17 Mar
Ok, so he doesn’t really seem to be impressed to be in Havana at all. In pictures we look sort of like Walther Matthau and Jack Lemmon. He doesn’t give a rat’s ass about the cigar show. He actually likes to be on his own, and to him getting a feel of reality is Read more…
17 Feb
Ready for take off – suitcase is packed and all is prepared for another few weeks in the Cuban sun and the Havana hustle. Knee is well enough for a dance or two and the schedule is extremely attractive as always. Look forward to a good time with my friends from the Portmann Cigar Read more…
