The 23rd Annual Festival del Habanos Begins! Festival Opening Ceremony & Welcome Night Party!

Immerse yourself in the excitement of the 23rd Annual Festival del Habanos in this electrifying second episode of our Cuba series! The festival’s opening ceremony sets the stage for a week of exceptional cigar unveilings. I have the honor of speaking with Jemma Freeman, Chairman of Hunters & Frankau, the exclusive importer of Cuban cigars into the United Kingdom, about her thoughts on this year’s new releases, while also speaking with Cuban Cigar afficionado, author, historian, 2007 Habanos Man of the Year, and style icon Nick Foulkes about what it’s like to finally be back in Cuba after the two year hiatus of the Festival. Afterwards, we travel to the iconic Club Habana for the extravagant Festival Welcome Party, where we witness the launch of the new Montecristo Open Slam cigar. The highlight of the evening is reuniting with Edward and Eddie Sahakian, where we share our first cigar together, surrounded by the energy and passion of our fellow cigar enthusiasts, again reunited in Cuba for the Habanos Festival. This episode is a celebration of the community, the craftsmanship, and the rich traditions that define the Habanos experience. So, join us as we step into the heart of Cuba’s most prestigious cigar festival. WHAT I AM WEARING Hat: Optimo Hats Straw Montecristi Suit: Divij Bespoke Double Breasted Linen Jacket with oatmeal Dormeuil trousers Shirt: Charvet Bespoke Tie: Kirby Allison Sovereign Grade Pink Floral Prined Silk Tie Shoes: Bespoke Foster & Sons Semi-Brogues 🙌 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL 📽️ Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans: 🛒 Shop All Kirby Allison Products: #cubatravel #habanos #myhabanosmoment 📽 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 ▶️ 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: ▶️ Gentlemen’s Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin: ▶️ Inside The Original John Lobb London: ▶️ From Suit to Shoot: A British Shooting Series: 🎬 CHAPTER TIMECODES 00:00 Series Introduction 01:40 Habanos Festival Opening Ceremony 05:10 Jemma Freeman 18:25 Nick Foulkes 22:38 Tom Chamberlin 26:30 Welcome Night Party 28:54 Kirby Meets Up With Edward and Eddie Sahakian 🧺 Dry cleaning provided by Rave Fabricare: 📍 FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA! 🔹 INSTAGRAM: 🔹 TIKTOK: @kirbyallisonofficial 🔹 X: