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  • #31
    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:
    Nic
    Editor UK Cigar Scene Magazine

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    • #32
      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.

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      • #33
        New blog entry by James Suckling. This is a really charming article on the two men's friendship.
        Cigar Aficionado
        http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Blogs/Blog_Detail/0,4695,525,00.html
        Browse the largest collection of cigar ratings and reviews as well as the latest coverage on cigars, Cuba, gambling, golf, beer, spirits, and more.
        Nic
        Editor UK Cigar Scene Magazine

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        • #34
          Originally posted by nicwing View Post
          ...it's nice to hear him say it rather than just read it:
          Indeed. Good stuff. Thanks Nic.
          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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          • #35
            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!

            Cuban Cigar Master's Death Seals His Legend
            http://is.gd/bIkx3
            Cuba's most famous tobacco grower, Alejandro Robaina, died this week. Robaina, who was 91, belonged to one of Cuba's oldest tobacco-growing families. He was devoted to his tobacco crop, and when Fidel Castro herded most tobacco growers onto collective farms, Robaina stood his ground. His tobacco was of such high quality that he was allowed to keep his plantation.
            Nic
            Editor UK Cigar Scene Magazine

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            • #36
              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.

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              • #37
                RIP

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