Herfing [New & incomplete]
Herfing
The smoking of cigars in the company of others
#herferskent #herfeastkent.
Herfs allow cigar lovers to share their cigar journeys with other enthusiasts.
Scheduled Herfs will have a cigar menu, allowing participants to discuss their experiences of those cigars and perhaps resolve world peace or have a laugh and a joke along the way.
Impromptu herfs are always a possibility for users of the sampling lounge. With complementary coffee and soft drinks available for patrons.
Brothers and Sisters of the Leaf (BOTL, SOTL which may sound like an Americanism but is a well understood term in the UK) are invited to come together to enjoy, compare notes and develop a better understanding of the characteristics of the brands/vitolas on offer.
Cigar Launches
We were very lucky to be invited to participate in the virtual launch of the Ramon Allones, Allones no.2 (#RAA2) on 19 August 2020, which was hosted by the UK. Attendees each received a strictly limited launch pack including a RAA2 and a special cigar blend of Hine Cognac with cognac glass, topped off with a certificate of participation and the all important panama hat! This was a surprise event and we hope that more will be scheduled in future.
Book Club
We are gearing up to launch 'book club', where cigars are issued on a subscription basis and herfers are able to try something new, compare notes in person and online. If this is of interest to you please click here to be added to our mailing list (note, no books are involved!).
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RAMON ALLONES ALLONES No.2 WORLD LAUNCH, WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2020Our plans for sampling, tasting and pairing events were understandably interrupted this year so.. we are exceptionally delighted to be part of the surprise 'virtual' world launch of the Ramon Allones, Allones No.2 which is being hosted by the UK on Wednesday 19 August 2020.
The smoking of cigars in the company of others
#herferskent #herfeastkent.
Herfs allow cigar lovers to share their cigar journeys with other enthusiasts.
Scheduled Herfs will have a cigar menu, allowing participants to discuss their experiences of those cigars and perhaps resolve world peace or have a laugh and a joke along the way.
Impromptu herfs are always a possibility for users of the sampling lounge. With complementary coffee and soft drinks available for patrons.
Brothers and Sisters of the Leaf (BOTL, SOTL which may sound like an Americanism but is a well understood term in the UK) are invited to come together to enjoy, compare notes and develop a better understanding of the characteristics of the brands/vitolas on offer.
Cigar Launches
We were very lucky to be invited to participate in the virtual launch of the Ramon Allones, Allones no.2 (#RAA2) on 19 August 2020, which was hosted by the UK. Attendees each received a strictly limited launch pack including a RAA2 and a special cigar blend of Hine Cognac with cognac glass, topped off with a certificate of participation and the all important panama hat! This was a surprise event and we hope that more will be scheduled in future.
Book Club
We are gearing up to launch 'book club', where cigars are issued on a subscription basis and herfers are able to try something new, compare notes in person and online. If this is of interest to you please click here to be added to our mailing list (note, no books are involved!).
At our intimate gathering, in line with Government Guidelines, participants will each receive a pre-prepared launch pack containing:
- 1 x Ramon Allones Allones No.2 Limited Edition 2019 in a labelled twist tube
- 50ml of Hine Cigar Reserve Cognac
- Hine Cognac glass
- Bespoke chocolates blended especially to pair with the cigar
- Certificate of participation
- Tasting notes with a tasting form
- EMS Cutter
- EMS Matches
We shall commence at 6.30pm sharp alongside the other participating cigar houses across the country with a video introducing the Allones No.2. At this point guests will be invited to light up their cigar and pour their Hine Cigar Reserve Cognac. Another short film will follow immediately, including interviews with key members of the Cuban cigar industry as well as footage of the cigars being rolled in Cuba.
The Roman Allones Allones No.2 is the second of the 2019 Limited Editions to arrive, following the Montecristo Supremos. The Quai D'Orsay Senadores is expected to arrive later this year.
Due to the level of demand anticipated, please telephone 07903 503 729 to enquire and express interest.
BOOK CLUB
Cigar smokers often like to discuss and share their experiences with other cigar enthusiasts. Herfing, the practice of enjoying a cigar with other like minded people - brothers and sisters of the leaf (BOTL/SOTL) - is a great way to enjoy a cigar, compare notes and may help you to develop an understanding of the different characteristics offered by every cigar. Astoria Cigars would like to establish a herfing 'book club' in the near future, where cigars are issued on a subscription basis and herfers are able to try something new, compare notes in person and online. If this is of interest to you please click here to be added to our mailing list.
Note that this is all about 'the herf' and that no books are in fact involved!