Do you know your Reserva from your Grand Reserva? Join Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff Of London, as he discusses special edition cigars and the nuances between them.
What you have just seen is an encapsulated education in rare and desirable cigars explained in less than 10mins by a master. No matter how much you think you know, you always learn something new !
Edward Sahakian is one of the great characters of London......I frequented Daidoff's often about 40 years ago but then for various reasons did not visit again until recently (two years ago). Edward was in the shop and recognised me instantly! I have only met Eddy a couple of times but the way his charm , erudition and grace come across in his videos with Kirby Allison are making him a legend in his own right. Long may the Sahakians ., pere et fils...prosper
Exceptional video and information being passed on here. I would love to see you take us through some of the specialist cigars you have and the different bands such as the hoyo de Monterrey double corona band or the Ramon allones green shield type bands.
I am not a smoker, but i have become transfixed by these videos, everything about them is superlative and there are no adequate words that do justice to describe Eddie.
As an unsophisticated southern boy who enjoys a Blue label cohiba every once in while, I would love one day to be able to visit Davidoff of London and maybe meet Eddie and his wonderful father and maybe learn a few things from them. Maybe one day.
Ive only smoked a hand full of cigars in my lifetime. Twice were cuban cigars and noticed a vast difference in quality. Watching your content has helped me home into which ones to buy and store until that special occasion arrises .
Confession - I love these videos, I love cigars. I smoke them to slow down and appreciate things. For years, I've always watched almost all 'talk based / podcast' style youtube videos on 1.25X, and yet every time I click on one of eddie's - I get about 30 seconds in and then always have to check to see if 1.25X is on.... and it's on alright! You can speed Eddie up 25% and his conversation pace still sounds completely normal. Here is a man who has truly slowed down and appreciated things 😅
Unfortunately I stopped smoking Cubans because of the quality control. Living in the U.S, the Cuban sticks are insanely high right now and I don't know why, but the last two boxes of 10 (Romeo y Julieta #1 and #2 tubos), I threw away 4 from each box because they were totally non smokable. I used the perfect draw tool, which is a must if you smoke Cubans, and still would not pull. I can't pay $180.00 a box and discard 4 sticks from each box. I bought a box of 25 Perdomo, and all 25 sticks smoked flawlessly. I will say that Partagas Culebras have been perfect each time I bought them. If your new to Cubans, just buy a fiver or single before spending $400.00 on a box of 25 and only smoking 1/2 the box, unless your pockets are deep.
You should buy on your travels abroad to Europe (if you can). You’re just late to the party with trade embargo and pre existing relationships that other nations have.
Just thinking about some of the great edicion limitadas over the years, the Hoyo de Monterrey Gran Epicure 2013 (I think) and Trinidad Topez 2016 were amazing cigars. ❤
As an airlinr pilot here and there when i go to europe i always buy a random box or two of cuban cigars not a big fan of them but when my father in law comes over he enjoys..
The only one was the Romeo Y Julieta Escudo 2007 Limited Edition. Initially it was very poorly balanced and not an enjoyable smoke. However, as with most things, time solved the problem. By 2017 they were smoking just fine :)
Regarding the aging of the tobacco, which will have more effect on the flavour, the amount of aging before the cigars are rolled or amount of aging afterwards?
That is a very insightful question. I believe the majority of the changes due to age take place in the pre-rolling stage (curing, fermentation etc). However post-rolling ageing, especially in Cuban cigars, can dramatically impact the flavour profile for the better.
I would be then interested to know if it would ever be possible to age the tobaccos for several decades before rolling. As you state in other videos this may pose a problem when the leaves lose elasticity.
This is more of an aged cigar question than about editions (great video as always btw!!)- does anyone know why an aged cigar has a more velvety wrapper? It feels smoother, but that could just be me. I was wondering if im imagining this or it's a chemical reaction.
Funny how Habanos SA will add “extra aging” at a paltry 2yrs and call it “limited edition” and charge a fortune. And even more funny that people will buy them at those nonsensical prices!? The best Fuente’s (Opus X and Don Carlos), are aged as much as a decade before release to the public. Davidoff Royal Release aged 8yrs before release to the public. And the tobacco tastes phenomenal and the cigars perform better and more consistently than the half effort cigars Habanos gouges you on. LOL.
The cigars you mention are also pricey. There are far more mediocre “new world” cigars on the market with every Tom, Dick, and Harry starting a brand. It’s a good thing that the nicotine addicts, not the connoisseurs, smoke them up. I always return to a Cuban after a poor “new world”, and I find them worth it if only for that. Cheers
Yeah we have the same exact warning labels here in the US and they are Absurdly awful & don't do one bit of good for anything other than ruining beautiful cigar boxes
Moonswatch spotted.
No one is perfect, right? 🤷🏼♂️
The snoopy?
This guy is a wealth of Cigar Knowledge and etiquette!
This is hands down the classiest channel on UA-cam
What you have just seen is an encapsulated education in rare and desirable cigars explained in less than 10mins by a master. No matter how much you think you know, you always learn something new !
Always a pleasure watching your videos. Thank you.
Edward Sahakian is one of the great characters of London......I frequented Daidoff's often about 40 years ago but then for various reasons did not visit again
until recently (two years ago). Edward was in the shop and recognised me instantly!
I have only met Eddy a couple of times but the way his charm , erudition and grace come across in his videos with Kirby Allison are making him a legend in his own right.
Long may the Sahakians ., pere et fils...prosper
Wonderful presentation and such an elegant delivery. Always enjoy Kirby’s segments with these fine gentlemen.
I've never smoked cigars, but I really enjoy learning about them from your videos. Keep them coming!
Pay a visit to your local lounge, best thing you'll ever do
You should start
Eddie, always so nice to listen to you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge with us!
Exceptional video and information being passed on here. I would love to see you take us through some of the specialist cigars you have and the different bands such as the hoyo de Monterrey double corona band or the Ramon allones green shield type bands.
Great to see you again!
I am enjoying learning about cigars. Eddie does it in a great way. I'm waiting for the next "lessons".
Learned more in the past 11min59sec than I probably will in the remaining 15hrs of my conscious day.
I am not a smoker, but i have become transfixed by these videos, everything about them is superlative and there are no adequate words that do justice to describe Eddie.
A child is born a gentleman is made.
Smoke one my friend.
You should
As an unsophisticated southern boy who enjoys a Blue label cohiba every once in while, I would love one day to be able to visit Davidoff of London and maybe meet Eddie and his wonderful father and maybe learn a few things from them. Maybe one day.
I could listen to Eddie for hours ^^
Every time I watch Eddie I end up picturing him in an episode of Frasier running a shop in boston that frasier visits.
Thank Eddie for all the information. Have a great weekend 👍👍👍👍
Excellent review of the classifications. Very very useful. Thank you Eddie.
Cant wait to visit the shop. Great videos, great style and content. Can't think what can be done better. Keep them coming!
Ive only smoked a hand full of cigars in my lifetime. Twice were cuban cigars and noticed a vast difference in quality. Watching your content has helped me home into which ones to buy and store until that special occasion arrises .
Very enlightening Eddie, Thank You.
Wonderful guide into the special editions supplied by Cuba. Cheers
Always excellent discussion about Cuban cigars.
Eddie is fantastic! Thank you.
Thank you for a most informative video. Cheers from Canada
Excellent video Eddie. Thank you~John
Confession - I love these videos, I love cigars. I smoke them to slow down and appreciate things. For years, I've always watched almost all 'talk based / podcast' style youtube videos on 1.25X, and yet every time I click on one of eddie's - I get about 30 seconds in and then always have to check to see if 1.25X is on.... and it's on alright! You can speed Eddie up 25% and his conversation pace still sounds completely normal. Here is a man who has truly slowed down and appreciated things 😅
Excellent videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Very informative. Thx Eddie
Excellent showing, Sir. Bravo! Distinguished and thoughtful as usual. I very much enjoyed your presentation. Cheers
Thank you for another great informative video.
Very insightful! Thanks.
Thank you Eddie. Great vid!
Unfortunately I stopped smoking Cubans because of the quality control. Living in the U.S, the Cuban sticks are insanely high right now and I don't know why, but the last two boxes of 10 (Romeo y Julieta #1 and #2 tubos), I threw away 4 from each box because they were totally non smokable. I used the perfect draw tool, which is a must if you smoke Cubans, and still would not pull. I can't pay $180.00 a box and discard 4 sticks from each box. I bought a box of 25 Perdomo, and all 25 sticks smoked flawlessly. I will say that Partagas Culebras have been perfect each time I bought them. If your new to Cubans, just buy a fiver or single before spending $400.00 on a box of 25 and only smoking 1/2 the box, unless your pockets are deep.
You should buy on your travels abroad to Europe (if you can). You’re just late to the party with trade embargo and pre existing relationships that other nations have.
The gran reserva of cigar vlogs
Pure class…
great information. much appreciated. hope we can see more special cigars. such as books and humidors. replica humidors
Im new to cigar world, and trying to learn more.. somehow i reach here because kirby allison video. This is very interesting...
Great info
Yes new video
Superb as always...Eddie please do a video on how to steam or remove those "Smoking kills" stickers...they are a ghastly intrusion.
Use your hairdryer to warm the sticker up till it is really warm, and then start peeling it from the corner gently and slowly. Done
Any recommendations on affordable Cutters and lighters?
Just thinking about some of the great edicion limitadas over the years, the Hoyo de Monterrey Gran Epicure 2013 (I think) and Trinidad Topez 2016 were amazing cigars. ❤
As an airlinr pilot here and there when i go to europe i always buy a random box or two of cuban cigars not a big fan of them but when my father in law comes over he enjoys..
Can listen to you all day. Really informative. Have there ever been a limited edition cigar that you think is absolutely terrible ?
The only one was the Romeo Y Julieta Escudo 2007 Limited Edition. Initially it was very poorly balanced and not an enjoyable smoke. However, as with most things, time solved the problem. By 2017 they were smoking just fine :)
@@davidofflondon3525 that’s great Thankyou. So the moral is if at first it’s not a good smoke then leave a few years and try again.
Where is that ashtray from?
I need that ashtray! And I don't even smoke... 😅❤
He could sell artwork very, very well!
Regarding the aging of the tobacco, which will have more effect on the flavour, the amount of aging before the cigars are rolled or amount of aging afterwards?
That is a very insightful question. I believe the majority of the changes due to age take place in the pre-rolling stage (curing, fermentation etc). However post-rolling ageing, especially in Cuban cigars, can dramatically impact the flavour profile for the better.
I would be then interested to know if it would ever be possible to age the tobaccos for several decades before rolling. As you state in other videos this may pose a problem when the leaves lose elasticity.
There is no-one who is more knowledgeable than Eddie and Edward Sahakian.
A child is born a gentleman is made.
This is more of an aged cigar question than about editions (great video as always btw!!)- does anyone know why an aged cigar has a more velvety wrapper? It feels smoother, but that could just be me. I was wondering if im imagining this or it's a chemical reaction.
Shop tour please 😊
Very nice video. Also very nice watch. Do you have own multiple moonswatch watches?
Thank you for watching. On the watch - yes but I am still searching for Neptune.
Great video, it could benefit from a better lighting on set though.
Funny how Habanos SA will add “extra aging” at a paltry 2yrs and call it “limited edition” and charge a fortune. And even more funny that people will buy them at those nonsensical prices!? The best Fuente’s (Opus X and Don Carlos), are aged as much as a decade before release to the public. Davidoff Royal Release aged 8yrs before release to the public. And the tobacco tastes phenomenal and the cigars perform better and more consistently than the half effort cigars Habanos gouges you on. LOL.
The cigars you mention are also pricey. There are far more mediocre “new world” cigars on the market with every Tom, Dick, and Harry starting a brand. It’s a good thing that the nicotine addicts, not the connoisseurs, smoke them up. I always return to a Cuban after a poor “new world”, and I find them worth it if only for that. Cheers
Wish we could try them in USA, Eddie 😬
Those white warning labels on the box are terrible, though 😕
That's mandated by the UK government.
Yeah we have the same exact warning labels here in the US and they are Absurdly awful & don't do one bit of good for anything other than ruining beautiful cigar boxes
Are you able to take off the Smoking Kills sticker once you personally own the box?
Yes certainly but the stickers are tough to remove with some heat (taking care not to damage the cigars).
Ahhh yes indubitably
You can’t help but be infuriated by the government warnings plastered on these beautiful cigar boxes.
A little soft background music would go a long way. Thanks for the great video!
Cuban Cigars must be smoked in my invention: Auto-Smoking Pipe, only by this way you can taste the real and best flavors of Cuban cigars.