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we just returned from a vacation on the island and I had to re-visit my favourite Estanco there - still going strong :
During our vacation in Mallorca we took a day off to drive down from Alcudia and visit the capital Palma and stroll its streets - which were full of like-minded other tourists.
I had madean appointment with Miguel, son of Toni Roig, the late owner ofPalma Estanco located on Paseo Borne 20, right in the centre of the bustling city and next to some iconic locations.
We had been in contact since his father passed away much too soon shortly before his planned retirement, a loss that was felt throughout the cigar aficionado world where he enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for the best selection and service in the island.
See : http://www.flyingcigar.de/travel_cigars/2006_05_mallorca.php
http://www.flyingcigar.de/friends/2009_03_news_from_palma_de_mallorca.php
I was more than grateful for Miguel to take the time to see me as he does not run theEstanco, the meeting being a private one to chat about memories and to introduce me to the manager running the store.
While Ingedid some shopping I spent an hour with Miguel and the energetic manager and very friendly gentleman Liberto who follows right in the footsteps of his mentor and who enjoys Miguel's confidence inrunning the cigar Cava and has implemented renovations and modernization of the small hole-in-the-wall store.
I found theRG Perlas, newly released into the Spanish market at 2,30 € a stick, a welcomevitola for a quick smoke, a good but a bit harsh and dry smoke. As there is no TC stamp but just a "Totalmente a Mano" stamp on the box bottom they should be long filler, and after dissecting one stick I'm convinced they are.
Anothercigar that is still widely available and that I saw at several stores is the VRMaestros ER Espa?a at 99 €, it even comes with a promotional cover praising "3 years of aging in the box" - guess stocks are full and the boxes are not exactly flying off the shelves, so I took advantage to add some to my stock.
Once again,I found that HSA will go out of its way for and present nice gimmicks,like a MC Nr 4 travel humidor with 2 zippers that had space for accessories on top and 25 MC Nr 4 sticks at the bottom half - for the price of a regular box.Nice.
Also, all Spanish ER's were available - some of which came home to the village as well...
As usual I noticed some important purchases by foreigners during my visit, some serious buyers, and it was good to see that, despite of the current local economiccrisis, the Estanco maintains a solid and loyal base of customers visiting or residing in the island.
Despite the sadness of not having Toni around I was very happy to be back and see the Estanco run as perfect as it has always been.
This is agreat tribute to the man.
Muchas gracias Miguel y Liberto !
Nino
Estanco Borne
Paseo Borne20
Palma de Mallorca
For more pictures : http://www.flyingcigar.de/friends/20...anco_borne.php
palma estanco borne 0512 08.JPG palma estanco borne 0512 05.jpg palma estanco borne 0512 04.jpg palma estanco borne 0512 03.JPG
we just returned from a vacation on the island and I had to re-visit my favourite Estanco there - still going strong :
During our vacation in Mallorca we took a day off to drive down from Alcudia and visit the capital Palma and stroll its streets - which were full of like-minded other tourists.
I had madean appointment with Miguel, son of Toni Roig, the late owner of
We had been in contact since his father passed away much too soon shortly before his planned retirement, a loss that was felt throughout the cigar aficionado world where he enjoyed a well-deserved reputation for the best selection and service in the island.
See : http://www.flyingcigar.de/travel_cigars/2006_05_mallorca.php
http://www.flyingcigar.de/friends/2009_03_news_from_palma_de_mallorca.php
I was more than grateful for Miguel to take the time to see me as he does not run theEstanco, the meeting being a private one to chat about memories and to introduce me to the manager running the store.
While Ingedid some shopping I spent an hour with Miguel and the energetic manager and very friendly gentleman Liberto who follows right in the footsteps of his mentor and who enjoys Miguel's confidence inrunning the cigar Cava and has implemented renovations and modernization of the small hole-in-the-wall store.
I found theRG Perlas, newly released into the Spanish market at 2,30 € a stick, a welcomevitola for a quick smoke, a good but a bit harsh and dry smoke. As there is no TC stamp but just a "Totalmente a Mano" stamp on the box bottom they should be long filler, and after dissecting one stick I'm convinced they are.
Anothercigar that is still widely available and that I saw at several stores is the VRMaestros ER Espa?a at 99 €, it even comes with a promotional cover praising "3 years of aging in the box" - guess stocks are full and the boxes are not exactly flying off the shelves, so I took advantage to add some to my stock.
Once again,I found that HSA will go out of its way for and present nice gimmicks,like a MC Nr 4 travel humidor with 2 zippers that had space for accessories on top and 25 MC Nr 4 sticks at the bottom half - for the price of a regular box.Nice.
Also, all Spanish ER's were available - some of which came home to the village as well...
As usual I noticed some important purchases by foreigners during my visit, some serious buyers, and it was good to see that, despite of the current local economiccrisis, the Estanco maintains a solid and loyal base of customers visiting or residing in the island.
Despite the sadness of not having Toni around I was very happy to be back and see the Estanco run as perfect as it has always been.
This is agreat tribute to the man.
Muchas gracias Miguel y Liberto !
Nino
Estanco Borne
Paseo Borne20
Palma de Mallorca
For more pictures : http://www.flyingcigar.de/friends/20...anco_borne.php
palma estanco borne 0512 08.JPG palma estanco borne 0512 05.jpg palma estanco borne 0512 04.jpg palma estanco borne 0512 03.JPG
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