Tobak
2 produkter
2 produkter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
264 kr
Skickas
A beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world's leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained...'I would recommend it for every cigar-smoker's stocking this Christmas' -- The Field'Entertained, informed and kept me interested throughout' -- ***** Reader review'Amazingly entertaining' -- ***** Reader review'Encyclopaedic, scholarly, elegant, fun' -- ***** Reader review'A superb book' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************"The most futile and disastrous day seems well spent when it is reviewed through the blue, fragrant smoke of a Cigar." Evelyn WaughExploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs.In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of the smoke-savouring universe, serving as an introduction for the novice and a reference for the connoisseur.A stunning, fully-illustrated gift package, perfect for anyone wishing to be educated and entertained..."A cigar ought not to be smoked solely with the mouth, but with the hand, the eyes, and with the spirit." Zino Davidoff
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
183 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The most definitive guide to Cuban cigars: The Cuban Cigar Handbook profiles the history of cigars in Cuba and features an extensive guide to over 200 varieties.For more than two centuries, Cuban cigars have been heralded as the best cigars in the world. More than just a cigar, they're an art form, with tobacco growers and hand-rollers considered artists. Today, there are more than 200 varieties to discover, and this essential guide highlights each one. Featuring insights from industry experts like Gary Korb and Denis K. Toulouse, The Cuban Cigar Handbook presents an in-depth look at a wide range of fascinating topics, including:a complete history of Cuban cigarshow to spot fakesthe best Cuban drinks to pair with a cigarvivid descriptions of Cuba and its environmentsdynamic profiles of growers, hand-rollers, and producersTasting notes for all varieties of cigars explain what makes each type different from the others, and should you get thirsty, this book also includes a guide for how best to pair Cuban cigars with Cuban rums. Light up a cigar, sit back, and read fascinating stories about notable cigar aficionados to learn what attracted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Rudyard Kipling to Cuban cigars.The Cuban Cigar Handbook is the ideal gift for the cigar smoker in your life.