Cuba Day 6: Cohiba’s El Laguito Factory Tour | A Legacy of Excellence | Kirby Allison in Cuba

Join me, Kirby Allison, as we return to the heart of Havana for an exclusive journey through the esteemed El Laguito cigar factory, a place where the art of cigar-making ascends to its highest form. It’s here, within the walls of this historic 100-year-old mansion, that the fabled Cohiba cigars have been meticulously crafted since the 1960s, capturing the patronage of aficionados worldwide. The mystique of Cuban cigars, unparalleled in the tobacco realm, finds its soul in the legacy of El Laguito. Our privileged access, courtesy of Director Oscar Rodriguez Carballeira, allows us to privileged access to the hallowed halls of El Laguito, where each Cohiba is not merely made but brought to life through the skilled hands of Habanos’s dedicated torcedores, or cigar rollers. Witness the convergence of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition as we delve into the steps of creating the world’s most coveted cigar: Cohiba. From the selection of the finest leaves to the expert hands that roll them, every moment in El Laguito speaks to the soul of the Cuban people. So, come along with me for an intimate glimpse into the sanctuary of cigar-making excellence, as we explore the embodiment of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition that is El Laguito. 🙏 Thank you to those who helped make this series possible: 🔸 Jemma Freeman and Hunters & Frankau 🔸 Daymi Difurniao and the entire Habanos marketing team 🔸 Peter Sarfard at The One and Only Cuba for Cuba logistics and travel services () 🙌 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL 📽️ Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans: 🛒 Shop All Kirby Allison Products: #habanos #myhabanosmoment #kirbyallison 🎬 VIDEO CHAPTER TIME CODES 00:00 Series Introduction 01:40 El Laguito Introduction 03:20 Greeting with Factory Manager 07:45 Blending and Sorting Room 15:48 Wrapper Leaf Moisture Chamber 17:09 Stripping Room 21:10 Kirby Tries Leaf Wrapping 24:56 Walk to the Rolling Room 25:33 The Rolling Room 39:47 The Draw Machine 41:50 Color Selection 46:00 Banding 48:23 Boxing 50:20 Closing Thoughts 📽 WATCH ALL THE VIDEOS IN OUR CUBA SERIES: 🧳 Packing My Luggage for Cuba: 🧳 Packing My Cigars for Cuba: 1️⃣ My First Day in Cuba!: 2️⃣ Habanos Festival Opener & Welcome Night: 3️⃣ Havana Sit Down Smoke with Edward and Eddie Sahakian: 4️⃣ The Glorious Tobacco Fields of Cuba: 5️⃣ Bolivar Festival Night: 6️⃣ El Laguito Factory Tour 7️⃣ Humidores Habana 8️⃣ Havana Walking Tour with Edward and Eddie Sahakian 9️⃣ Hotel National Tour 🔟 Habanos Festival Black Tie Gala and Auction 🌟 MOST POPULAR VIDEOS ▶️ $400 Shoes vs $1300 Shoes - A Black Cap Toe Oxford Comparison: ▶️ Gentlemen’s Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin: ▶️ Inside The Original John Lobb London: ▶️ How To Cut A Cigar With Davidoff of London: ▶️ How To Smoke A Cigar At Davidoff London: ▶️ Huntsman & Sons New York: ▶️ Double Bespoke Commission with John Kent & Terry Haste: ▶️ From Suit to Shoot: A British Shooting Series: 🧺 Dry cleaning provided by Rave Fabricare: 📍 FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA! 🔹 INSTAGRAM: 🔹 TIKTOK: @kirbyallisonofficial 🔹 X: