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 cigarmaking ascends to its highest form. It's here, within the walls of this historic 100yearold 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 cigarmaking 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

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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

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