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2018 Nov , 5

Global Launch of Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos in Poland

Last September 26th, 2018 was presented: Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos.


The host of this event was 5th Avenue Products Trading GmbH, Exclusive Distributor for [tippy title="Habanos S.A., Corporación"]The Havana-based company, jointly owned by the Cuban industry and the British Imperial Tobacco Group, which markets all 27 Habanos brands worldwide.[/tippy] IN Germany, Austria and Poland along with its subdistributor in Poland – Premium Cigars Sp. z o.o.

The premiere was promoted under the slogan “Hemos sido escogidos” – we were chosen. This is the first time, Poland was chosen for the worldwide premiere of the new [tippy title="Habanos"]The official Denominación de Origen Protegida (D.O.P.), or Protected Denomination of Origin used only to describe the most outstanding brands of cigars, which are manufactured in Cuba to the most exacting standards established by the Regulatory Council, from tobaccos grown only in particular areas of the island that are also protected as Denominations of Origin. In English the word translates as Havanas, which are widely considered to be the best cigars in the world.[/tippy]
Over 170 people walking through a long red carpet, and they were  welcomed by the CEO of Premium Cigars, Mr. Bart?omiej Przytu?a, who recived the attendees and who welcomed also to the owner of Villiger Sohne AG and 5th Avenue, Mr. Heinrich Villiger.

In a short speech, he thanked Premium Cigars Company for the organization of the event and expressed appreciation and joy for the development of the company, which is the representative of Habanos S.A. in Poland. The presentation of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand and its vitola Escogidos was conducted by ?ukasz Wa?y?ski, Trade Marketing Manager of Premium Cigars, who accompanied by lofty music in the background, and with the words “Gentlemen you may smoke”, Mr. Bart?omiej Przytu?a solemnly invited guests for tasting of the new Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos.

Among the invited guests were ambassadors from: Kuba, Venezuela, Panama, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Belarus, executives of Habanos, S.A., 5th Avenue, celebrities, businessmen, Polish aficionados and visitors from all over Europe.

During the premiere, exquisite treats were served from one of the best restaurants in Warsaw: Concept 13, as well as cocktails based on Moet & Hennessy spirits and exceptional chocolates served to match the taste this fantastic Habano. A unique attraction was the opportunity to appreciate the art of making a Habano for one of the most talented Cuban cigar rollers- torcedores-, Mr. Yasmel Sotomayor Rodriquez, from Partagas factory.

Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos (49 ring gauge x 180 mm length) with the[tippy title="Vitola"]A word with many meanings. In Cuba it refers to the size and shape of a cigar (vitola de galera factory name, vitola de salida market name) and also to a particular size of cigar in an individual packing. In Spain it means a cigar band or ring (vitolfilia cigar band collecting). To some it has an almost spiritual meaning encapsulating every aspect of their cigar of choice.[/tippy] Paco is distinguished by an elegant profile of construction, a smooth cover leaf and a perfect structure. Full harmony of aromas (dried grass, spices, coriander) and complex, smoothly flowing tasting palette of flavors (dry notes, cedar, grassy, earthy), leaves no doubt why this cigar was “chosen”. There are ten cigars in the box, made ??”[tippy title="Totalmente a mano"]Totally by hand. A description created in Havana to differentiate between Cuban methods of making cigars by hand from the semi-mechanised metods used elsewhere that can legally be described as "Hecho a Mano" or "Hand Made".[/tippy]con [tippy title="Tripa Larga"]Long filler. Filler that is made from full-length tobacco leaves.[/tippy]” – Totally Handmade with Long Filler – following an extremely careful selection of leaves- the wrapper, the filler and the binder from the plantations of [tippy title="San Juan y Martínez"]A famous small town in Vuelta Abajo which gives its name to a district that is protected as a Denomination of Origin. It has a particular reputation for the cultivation of fillers and binders.[/tippy]*, district, in the heart of the [tippy title="Vuelta Abajo"]The finest tobacco-growing land in the world, Vuelta Abajo is the main source of tobacco for Habanos, and the only zone that grows all types of leaf: wrappers, fillers and binders. A Protected Denomination of Origin.[/tippy]* region in [tippy title="Pinar del Río"]The name of the region that embraces all of the important growing zones in the west of Cuba, and the name of the provincial capital. A Protected Denomination of Origin.[/tippy]*, Cuba*.

Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos will be sold exclusively through the international network of La Casa del Habano franchise stores. Escogidos were made for the occasion. it hences paying tribute to the vitola’s name that also refers to the agro-industrial and manufacturing phases of the tobacco producing process called the “Escogida– sorting”. This product is distinguished by its limited and meticulous production and development processes.

Global Launch of Hoyo de Monterrey Escogidos in Poland


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