The Embassy of Guatemala, in collaboration with Diplomat Magazine, organized a Cigars Aficionado afternoon for diplomats and friends.
At Casa del Habano, in The Hague, diplomats from, among other countries, Argentina, Slovenia, Philippines, Ecuador, Egypt, Dominican Republic, and Chile reunited themselves on a Friday afternoon to discuss over a good cup of coffee, later to taste Guatemala rum and De Graaff dark exclusive chocolate.
In a convivial and soothing atmosphere, a guitarist played songs from Latin America as the aromatic Don Julian coffee from Guatemala and small shots of 18 years old Botran 1893, an exclusive rum now available in the Netherlands waltzed through the room.
Then, experts began to talk about the cigars. Raymon van Horssen, owner of La Casa del Habano, presented three products coming from Nicaragua, Ecuador, Honduras, and Cuba (see detailed description below).
Yvonne Litz, owner and founder of Casa del Habano, was also there to guide cigars amateurs in their choices. Diplomats and friends tried the cigars, courtesy of the Embassy of Guatemala. First-time smokers and experts shared a pleasant learning experience. The Embassy of Guatemala will now host a Cigars Aficionado activity for diplomats and friends once a month throughout the year.
Many thanks to Casa del Habano and De Graaff chocolaad for their hospitality!
Casa del Habano – Cigars on display March 2023
- JDN numero Uno, a medium strength cigar (it used to be available, exclusively as a diplomatic gift, about two years ago) – Wrapper: Ecuador / Binder: Nicaragua / Filler: Nicaragua. Tasting notes: nutty, caramel, toffee and a touch of orange peel.
- Plasencia Cosecha 149, a medium-full strength – 100% Honduras. Tasting notes: earth, coffee, black pepper, baking spices.
- RyJ Coronitas en Cedro, smooth strength – 100% Cuban tobacco. Tasting notes: dark caramel sweetness with nutty flavors and mild notes of white pepper.
