My trip last week brought me to Macau & Hong Kong. When the night falls, there is always time to enjoy a cigar. However, with smoking restrictions rampant across Asia, finding a relaxing place to have a smoke is scarce. Even Macau, where chimney smoking gamblers from China use to congregate in casino has implemented smoking ban in casino, spa and club, beginning 1st January 2015.
Cigar Emporium located in Venetian carries a good range of cigars. You will be spoilt for choices here as they carry most of the popular Cuban brands. The next best offer is their "tasting" rooms, where you can smoke the purchased cigar. If you need a drink to go with the smoke, the bar across the shop will be glad to serve. I had the pleasure of trying a H.Upmann Robusto LE 2012 together with a cup of cappuccino. It was a flavorful smoke I thoroughly enjoyed. Just the rich brown wrapper alone would make me salivate.
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| H.Upmann Robusto Limited Edition 2012 |
In 2009 when Hong Kong introduced smoking ban in public places, the owner of Club Cigarism converted his office into a cigar club. Their shop is tucked away on the 2nd floor behind Sogo in Causeway Bay. They offer pretty limited range, but do have some good choices. Also displayed in their humidor are couple vintage cigars which were interesting. They have a tasting room that can fit maybe 15 people in the 600 sq ft place.
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Partagas Serie D No. 4 - Vintage Cigar since '90s
Going for US$145 per stick |
I picked out H.Upmann Connoisseur No 1, a smoke recommended by a friend. The cigar only had 2 years of age but it was wonderful. Every puff was hitting my sweet spot with excellent draw. I must add this cigar to my list to buy.
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H.Upmann Connoisseur No. 1
Length: 5.0" Ring Size: 48 |
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