Melbourne Hart - One time UK Punch & HDM importers

[nicwing]

A short while ago I bought some old Trinidad Macanudo cigars from a charming and very dapper member of this forum.

I wanted them to enjoy with a Gentleman called Derek Harris. Derek, now in his 80's was the Managing Director of Melbourne Hart (one time UK importers and owners of the of Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch Cuban brands) and I had recently interviewed him for UK Cigar Scene. He told me the story of the origins of the Macanudo brand and it's Jamaican cigars (with Cuban wrappers).

I took a couple to smoke with him recently when I delivered copies of the interview on disk for his children and grandchildren to enjoy. I hope you will enjoy the interview as much as I did.

You can watch the interview here: bit.ly/AprilInt

There are some wonderful stories of a lost side of the UK Cigar Scene and a few surprises too, including the true origins of the Macanudo brand...

Oh, and I have a lovely follow up story on Nicaragua for next month so watch out for that.

[Johnny Thunder]

The link is coming up with a broken facebook page for me Nic.

[nicwing]

Hi JT, thanks for pointing that out, link is sorted now.

[oskihen]

What a great interview and a fascinating gentleman , could listen to him for hours

[wayne_w]

Really good interview Nic, the story of the Prince of Wales was excellent

[butternutsquashpie]

Very nice, NicWing. Your continued success in the magazine business is a beacon for us all

[Joss]

Great video

[ha_banos]

Heh. So whatever happened to the magazine? Just watched the Derek Harris vid. Very good lol

[pootana]

Don?t know I did enjoy it


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[Pandyboy]

Heh. So whatever happened to the magazine? Just watched the Derek Harris vid. Very good lol

Nick sadly passed away in 2015 or early 2016. Not sure what is happening with cigar scene magazine now.

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[cohibaIV]

Yes, we sadly lost Nic late 2016.

The magazine is still available for download at the moment - don?t know for how much longer unfortunately.

I have downloaded all copies for prosperity and I love reading them now and then..

CIV


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