Cuba Day 2: The 23rd Annual Festival del Habanos Begins! Festival Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @nigelbarker8726
    @nigelbarker8726 10 месяцев назад +93

    What a classy lady Jemma is.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +19

      Jemma was amazing. So good at what it is she does.

    • @Joedirt3349
      @Joedirt3349 10 месяцев назад +3

      I adore Jemma!

    • @caughtoncamera27
      @caughtoncamera27 10 месяцев назад +2

      Jemma is HER. ❤

  • @jeffhreid
    @jeffhreid 10 месяцев назад +38

    Nick is always a charming edition to any video

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +16

      Nick is the best! You can always count on him for great entertainment!

    • @Joedirt3349
      @Joedirt3349 10 месяцев назад +3

      A delightful young gentleman!

    • @Bjartone
      @Bjartone 10 месяцев назад +4

      Not an unwise decision to tone down the jewelry a bit on this occasion.♠♥♣♦🏴‍☠

    • @jonengelbird7051
      @jonengelbird7051 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@Bjartonelol 1000% the jewelry or Nick may turn up missing if he didnt

  • @stbroker1
    @stbroker1 10 месяцев назад +33

    HI KIrby, as a Cuban born, that live in Cuba for 21 years, now in NY, I am delighted to see these videos. I worked in the tobacco fields when I was younger, and I know how tedious the process is from harvesting to rolling. It’s 100% true that the entire process is manual as the tobacco leaf go from the filed to a big wooden house where the leaf get attached to a big stick and stay there for at least 45 days. Today everything is so modernized and produce so fast in every industry in the world that taste and quality is loss in the process. I am happy to see that the Cuban cigars have not fall pray of the modernized world. Can’t wait to see the other videos of you in Cuba and the cigars you tasted. I hope you enjoyed Cuba and hopefully we can meet each other the week of February 26 in Havana. Cheers!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +15

      Thank you for sharing that! You couldn’t be more right. And, especially in this day and age, it should be celebrated, not condemned because of one’s political opinions.

    • @Spushed
      @Spushed 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@kirbyallison Might want to edit that statement Kirby, kind of sounds like you'd prefer Cuba to stay a communist state for the sake of the cigars at the expense of the quality of life for the people that live there. Political opinion is what ended communism in Russia, but then again that's just vodka and that's produced world wide so who cares.... Did you move to Texas or were you raised there? Being a native Texan myself I'd expect a bit more fire than compliance. Nothing wrong with being a gentleman, but when it's time to be a man the "gentle" has to drop off for a bit.

    • @evomink
      @evomink 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@SpushedSo typical. Can’t you leave politics out of this and just enjoy the video? Jesus…

    • @matthewgales3057
      @matthewgales3057 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@SpushedI believe he is more-so referring to the undermining of passionate Cuban spirit in the harvesting and crafting of Habanos portfolio tobacco. Why should the passionate craftspeople of Cuba fall subject to divestment due to a dictatorial government of which they had no say in the ushering?

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@Spushed what are you going on about...Relax Mate, you're bringing things into play that have nothing to do with his statement.

  • @samsonspace
    @samsonspace 10 месяцев назад +12

    This may be the best series ever made ! Kirby you’re a star of the industry and clearly well versed in it. Re-watching all of these episodes. Thank you and keep em coming ! Love from London 👏🏼

  • @viarnay
    @viarnay 10 месяцев назад +10

    The essence of the old Havana..is alive again in this video..

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      I couldn’t agree more! And there is actually a lot of reconstruction going on in Old Havana, which is exciting.

  • @ikkitellitud3960
    @ikkitellitud3960 10 месяцев назад +23

    Kirby’s channel is AWESOME… the wait for the Cuba series was worth it!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +7

      And we’re only two episodes in!

  • @katewill7302
    @katewill7302 10 месяцев назад +41

    I don’t smoke and this series is making me want to visit Cuba. Kirby, the Cuba tourist board should put you on the payroll. 😂 Keep this series rolling, I’m here for it! 🇨🇺

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +11

      Haha. I’d certainly take some in-kind payment w cigars!

    • @petesvoice1313
      @petesvoice1313 10 месяцев назад +8

      If you really want to visit Cuba then watch Bald and Bankrupt and his series from Cuba. Kirby only showed glamour unavailable to the majority of locals. Visiting Cuba based on Kirby's videos can lead to a huge disappointment. Get multiple perspectives.

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@petesvoice1313 calm down, Cletus. Go take your campaign somewhere else.
      Relax

    • @petesvoice1313
      @petesvoice1313 10 месяцев назад

      @@BuffaloNickel9 You forgot to add that I grew up in a circus or a fair. Good day.

    • @BuffaloNickel9
      @BuffaloNickel9 10 месяцев назад

      @@petesvoice1313 good day

  • @eugeniofernandez8101
    @eugeniofernandez8101 8 месяцев назад +3

    This guy Kirby is very elegant, well-mannered, and has a lot of culture. Glad he travels to undeveloped countries and finds the good things about the places. In this case, as a Latin American, glad he talked about the beauty of Cuba and also helps the economies. Also he uses great cameras, cameramen, helpers, interpreters, etc, creating great videos. Subscribed.

  • @Burley_Bert
    @Burley_Bert 2 месяца назад

    Nick Foulkes is pure class! His humor always makes me laugh aloud while watching. You two are hilarious in tandem and I love seeing him in your videos.

  • @landonjennings-stoyles9804
    @landonjennings-stoyles9804 10 месяцев назад +13

    Very impressed with your ability to interview, Kirby. Hats off

  • @wrangler10
    @wrangler10 10 месяцев назад +11

    Jemma class is on queen level.

  • @Joedirt3349
    @Joedirt3349 10 месяцев назад +11

    Kirby you and your very able crew have delivered another astonishing episode of your Cuba series! Bravo, sir!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you! The entire team - the film crews and editors - are exceptionally talented!

  • @stephennemo5177
    @stephennemo5177 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks for taking us along for the ride! I can almost smell the wonderful cigar smoke wafting through warm Havana night.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a wonderful smell!!

  • @HabanosChris
    @HabanosChris 10 месяцев назад +8

    BRAVO 👏 Kirby! As Nick Foulkes said, "you do this properly"! - indeed.
    This was worth the wait & did not disappoint one bit. The production was impeccable & the content was everything I'd hoped for.
    Well done 👍. 😚💨

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, Chris! Means a lot!

  • @gurtana
    @gurtana 10 месяцев назад +7

    I am envious of your phrase: "Quality, craftsmanship and tradition" It's the PERFECT phrase to sum up what most gentlemen would be into. And it's the prefect phrase to summaries your entire channel. There simply isn 't much room for other aspiring commentators to manoeuvre into this space after that eloquent summary. The phrase is brilliant - a stroke of genius, in fact.

  • @django649
    @django649 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love listening to Jemma Freeman 🙏🏾❤️💯😎

  • @wheatstalkers
    @wheatstalkers 10 месяцев назад +2

    At long last. Cuba!! Thanks, Kirby and staff!

  • @KLAYCO47
    @KLAYCO47 10 месяцев назад +3

    I really appreciate this series. Your videos, I'm sure, take an incredible amount of production, and it shows. This event is so interesting. i'm glad there's some high-quality coverage finally.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      Wow, thank you! Yes, we put an exceptional amount of work into these videos. Thank you for your kind words! They mean a lot!

    • @jonengelbird7051
      @jonengelbird7051 10 месяцев назад

      So great to see AK jesus here 😱 glad you love cigars and carry handles 🤌🏻

  • @lukemilton8510
    @lukemilton8510 10 месяцев назад +7

    Another phenomenal episode. Kirby thanks for everything you do and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

  • @freebird6360
    @freebird6360 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wonderful as always! Cuba is on the bucket list for sure!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      You should! It really is!

  • @omarferrer3188
    @omarferrer3188 10 месяцев назад +1

    Would love to visit Cuba one day. Thank you Kirby for this series of the beautiful country.

  • @shorty332
    @shorty332 10 месяцев назад +3

    Lady Jemma is such a beautiful woman,very well spoken and knowledgeable of cigars. Very classy! Mr. Foulkes doesn't have all his rings on as he usually does.

  • @refatsalameh9816
    @refatsalameh9816 10 месяцев назад +1

    Only gets better this series with every episode 🎉

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      And I can assure you that the BEST is still yet to come! The content is so good that I wish that I could release it all at once so that everyone could just bing watch it in one day! Even after having watched these videos countless times in the editing and proofing process, I still find myself excited to see them publish!

  • @jackwolfskin5451
    @jackwolfskin5451 10 месяцев назад +5

    Good quality production and a treat to enjoy in these cold winter months in England. Cheers 🍻

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! More to come!

  • @cdub4693
    @cdub4693 10 месяцев назад +2

    Glorious just glorious!

  • @triggatrey3x
    @triggatrey3x 10 месяцев назад +6

    I was outside smoking a Monte no 4 and I had a quick thought “I wonder if Kirby dropped another Cuba video“ I open RUclips and boom the first thing that pops up is this!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      Perfect! One thing you can count on is another exciting episode from Cuba every Saturday through January!

  • @peterrich6248
    @peterrich6248 10 месяцев назад

    Beautifully presented Kirby, thank you.
    It’s been 20 years since I was in Cuba. Through your video I can feel it and smell it! Thank you.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Very kind! Yes 🙌 should return!

  • @SteenPedersen
    @SteenPedersen 10 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoying a new world cigar while watching this second episode. So well produced. Thanks for taking us with you to Cuba.

  • @gavindadds4414
    @gavindadds4414 10 месяцев назад +4

    I know we only saw very small glimpses of the party, but it looks like Kirby was one of the very few people wearing a tie. Jemma is wonderfully articulate and obviously very intelligent and classy. Edward's hat looks to very well loved and worn.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      I was basically the only person in a tie. But someone has to uphold standards... I'd feel naked without one.

  • @JasonLucero1
    @JasonLucero1 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for this Kirby. The much anticipated. Love your content!

  • @andrekruschke5753
    @andrekruschke5753 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you Kirby for uploading so fast.can't wait to see this Part of your Trip.merry x-mas to u and your beloved.greetings from good old germany.andre 🇨🇺🎄🎁

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 10 месяцев назад

      😂

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      Every week for 10 weeks! Something to pull everyone through the new year with!

  • @sebastianbolt7886
    @sebastianbolt7886 10 месяцев назад +3

    Fabulous episode. Superb channel.

  • @1nickynoodles
    @1nickynoodles 10 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic videos Kirby. Really excited for what's to come.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      You and me both! They only get better! Full episode list in the description of this video.

  • @abeersahai
    @abeersahai 10 месяцев назад +10

    as soon as saw this i dropped everything else

    • @88deandreb
      @88deandreb 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      I wake up myself sick with anticipation.

    • @bhowell138
      @bhowell138 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same

    • @Joedirt3349
      @Joedirt3349 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@kirbyallison😮

  • @tradermunky1998
    @tradermunky1998 10 месяцев назад +2

    You are living the dream!

  • @viewer3147
    @viewer3147 10 месяцев назад +3

    Just love Jemma! ❤

  • @philt5782
    @philt5782 9 месяцев назад +2

    Drinks beer and enjoys cigars. Who doesn't love Jemma Freeman.

  • @bigd2829
    @bigd2829 10 месяцев назад +3

    What a hoot! I would love to attend this festival someday. I just really want to go to Havana, Cuba someday. It will happen! Great video Kirby.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      Bucket list event, for sure!

  • @nathanhawee5373
    @nathanhawee5373 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just awesome

  • @fritz3802
    @fritz3802 10 месяцев назад +2

    I sit here sipping a tart, albeit budget wine - concha y toro - and am smoking another working class brand cigar which will go unnamed for fear of judgement from more those with more refined tastes - just popped in to say i love these travel series kirby! Where to next? Tokyo? Germany? Italy? There is great artisanal goods and culture everywhere to be found. Keep it going!

  • @sandrofazzolari8833
    @sandrofazzolari8833 10 месяцев назад +2

    Well done 👍 looking forward to the next episode. Thanks and kind regards, SF.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      Next episode is our sit-down smoke with the Sahakians!

  • @paulogama5782
    @paulogama5782 10 месяцев назад +3

    Man you really look like an
    American tourist with those
    hats of yours. Thanks for
    sharing the visit wifh us.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +5

      Why such hate for the hat?? Back should have been flipped up… surprised nobody pointed that out to me while we were filming that morning.

    • @paulogama5782
      @paulogama5782 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@kirbyallison Not at all Kirby i think those hats are very classy.
      Reminds a little of the 50's.

    • @neppcity
      @neppcity 10 месяцев назад

      ⁠@@kirbyallison you should put on a straw Stetson and wear your heritage proud 🇺🇸

  • @DaddyEZ545
    @DaddyEZ545 10 месяцев назад +1

    So cool ❤ Thank you for sharing …what great fun!

  • @Dusyanya
    @Dusyanya 10 месяцев назад +3

    Good to see you and Tom embarking upon your first Habanos Festival. One point, however : a gentleman never - never - wears a hat indoors. Look around and I believe you will see my point reinforced. Forget Edward as his personal status transcends tradition.

  • @nathanhawee5373
    @nathanhawee5373 10 месяцев назад +2

    I definitely enjoy your videos kirby. With cigar keep, Edward and eddie from Davidoff London and foulks and sons.. you have an amazing channel going on here! Very very enjoyable and entertaining. I send yoy lots of respect my friend

  • @nss490
    @nss490 10 месяцев назад

    Love it! Thank you

  • @Mungkee97
    @Mungkee97 10 месяцев назад +2

    You gotta get an interview with Eddie after a few drinks! I imagine he’s even more entertaining!

  • @kimtoannhan7275
    @kimtoannhan7275 10 месяцев назад +2

    I 'm a simple man. I see new Kirby Allison's video i press like .Goodjob Kirby !

  • @andrewg9236
    @andrewg9236 10 месяцев назад

    Credit where credit is due,an excellent day 2. Brilliant production and music, just great to watch this from a cold uk, keep it up Kirby..

  • @norneva775
    @norneva775 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing video. Appreciate the cinematography and felt like I was there with you. Safe travels and best of health

  • @jeffhreid
    @jeffhreid 10 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent video

  • @MichaelBSteeleAviation
    @MichaelBSteeleAviation 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video as always Kirby, Cheers 🥃

  • @YousirArdume
    @YousirArdume 9 месяцев назад +1

    I'm in Dallas Texas as well. Next time Kirby takes off to Cuba, I'm going to have to stowaway...

  • @ramezqubain8177
    @ramezqubain8177 10 месяцев назад

    What a great production

  • @jimdoggydogg
    @jimdoggydogg 10 месяцев назад

    This is shaping up to be a great series! Can’t wait for the next episode!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад

      It only gets better! Truly!!

  • @Walker983
    @Walker983 3 дня назад

    In the opening shot I saw the One-Button jacket and said "What a Guy !" 😺😺😺

  • @josephc.1776
    @josephc.1776 10 месяцев назад +1

    I had a good chuckle! Watching Englishmen extolling a 'good ole American' for his classy handling of such a marvellous event. The boot would normally be on the other foot! Lol! As the young people would say "Kirby has rizz!"

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      Haha. Nick is too kind. He’s truly singular.

  • @ellispoo44
    @ellispoo44 10 месяцев назад +1

    great video thanks Kirby

  • @stepparentingmadeeasy
    @stepparentingmadeeasy 10 месяцев назад +1

    I adore this woman

  • @robertmurphy7920
    @robertmurphy7920 10 месяцев назад +3

    Time for a good Whisky, and cigar, to enjoy while watching.

  • @johnnyeriksson3554
    @johnnyeriksson3554 10 месяцев назад

    Really nice video showing the atmosphere of Cuba for cigar lovers by professional Mr. allison. I was in Cuba in 2014 with focus on cigars and can really relate to smoking Behikis celebrating my 50th birthdate at the time. Planning on visiting Cuba again. Greetings from Sweden!

  • @melvinyap2830
    @melvinyap2830 10 месяцев назад

    I love your content sir, learning a lot of stuff from ur videos!❤ watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭 💕 more power & God bless

  • @badboymorales
    @badboymorales 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yeayyyyyy more Cuban vlogs. Thank you jesus lol

  • @guitarplayer5611
    @guitarplayer5611 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video!

  • @michael_dugan
    @michael_dugan 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m really looking forward to trying the open slam. I love the open series definitely underrated

  • @TFM8
    @TFM8 10 месяцев назад

    I must say, your interviewing skills have come a long way. What an improvement over the years, well done

  • @trashpolicy
    @trashpolicy 9 месяцев назад +1

    My baby is sleeping now...time to light a P. Carrillo toro, pair with a Lagavulin 16y and I'm ready to enjoy this 😊

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  9 месяцев назад +2

      Enjoy! You've got a lot of catching up to do!

  • @iankelley7574
    @iankelley7574 10 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with the ring gauges. I prefer a 50 RG or below.

  • @andresalgado5816
    @andresalgado5816 10 месяцев назад

    Quality, craftsmanship and tradition.
    I'm going to start a drinking game with your videos😂
    Kidding aside love your videos kirby.
    Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      We have an entire bar playing that game. Just over there to the right.

    • @andresalgado5816
      @andresalgado5816 10 месяцев назад

      Spain? 😅
      It suddenly reminded me of that episode of "how i met your mother"
      The "but hum" game.
      I was just messing around, i hope you didn't get offended by it.
      I do enjoy your videos a lot.
      The ones in London with the sahakians are just the cherry on top of the cake.
      Keep up the excellent work and thank you very much

  • @wilsongt9870
    @wilsongt9870 9 дней назад

    28:30 It feels so strange seeing Mr. Eddie without a suit. This Cuba series is fantastic and I've just happened to discover it recently.

  • @mambicubano7303
    @mambicubano7303 10 месяцев назад +2

    By the way, I forgot to tell you that your videos have incredible quality,

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! These are my favorite kind of commends. 😁 We put a tremendous amount of work into both the filming and editing. It’s nice when people are able to appreciate it.

    • @mambicubano7303
      @mambicubano7303 10 месяцев назад

      @@kirbyallison thank you very much 👍💪🇨🇺

  • @bonnitaylor6788
    @bonnitaylor6788 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love it!

  • @edwardeusery8872
    @edwardeusery8872 10 месяцев назад +4

    At first, I didn’t watch Kirby’s videos, not because they were bad, but I felt they were slightly out of my league per se. I’ve later found Kirby’s videos to be extremely educational, entertaining & gives us all a peak into the world of the exceptional, finer things in life. Good job sir, excellent content! 👍🏾

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you! Very kind! These videos are about the people and their passions, which can be enjoyed regardless of whether someone is purchasing what it is they craft!

  • @trevorallen9435
    @trevorallen9435 4 месяца назад +1

    Wish I could try one here in America

  • @TheHouseBugDJ
    @TheHouseBugDJ 10 месяцев назад +2

    Kirby, I watch your videos because of their uniqueness and high production value. I don’t smoke, consume alcohol or like wearing suits and all that stuff (no offense😅). I enjoy your videos nonetheless and always appreciate the effort and attention to detail that goes into things.

  • @johnnychavez35
    @johnnychavez35 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing video!

  • @lifeofvv
    @lifeofvv 10 месяцев назад

    Universe of cigar😇

  • @damienvanhalen
    @damienvanhalen 10 месяцев назад

    Oh wowie that Cuban Gold oi that has to be the creme in the cup.

  • @prodromospeios97
    @prodromospeios97 10 месяцев назад

    I am living in Greece and here H. Upmann are very hard to find man, to see so many of them there makes me feel some way you know 😂

  • @Polukpan
    @Polukpan 10 месяцев назад +1

    I koce this video !❤👍

  • @joshuarobert3295
    @joshuarobert3295 8 месяцев назад +1

    Did you run into any issues importing the Cubans from your trip? Any online shop suggestions when trying to purchase Cubans?

  • @beaversixniner
    @beaversixniner 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome! More Foulkes more Foulkes!

  • @brucebogstrotter1796
    @brucebogstrotter1796 10 месяцев назад

    The only complaint can be is that each episode is only 30 mins and not 120. A peek behind the scenes vlog with you and your guys would be cool too Mr Allison, where are you staying, how are you getting round? If you are not travelling by motorcycle taxi while smoking a double corona one will be disappointed!

  • @jerrenortonjr.7405
    @jerrenortonjr.7405 10 месяцев назад

    Bravo

  • @IdaelDiaz
    @IdaelDiaz 10 месяцев назад +1

    Free Cuba

  • @timstort8223
    @timstort8223 3 месяца назад

    Going to smoke my first Habano when I go to Cancun in February, am excited. However, I have heard countless times how the QC has gone down so far from what it used to be with Cuban cigars. The quality in new world cigars is basically the closest you can get to perfect with a man-made product it’s a high bar to meet. Also, when the cigars are more important than the people to a country there’s an issue, just saying….

  • @josephc.1776
    @josephc.1776 10 месяцев назад +1

    Kirby:, the Cuban cigar industry, the UK purveyors, the various factors in the upscale life industries should be paying you a good sum for all that free exposure!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      I’m still waiting for that day! 😅 Until then, I’ll just take an occasional free cigar…

  • @MrOhtrueeee
    @MrOhtrueeee 10 месяцев назад

    I only wish these were longer episodes!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад

      Don't fret, there are plenty of long episodes ahead of you!

  • @uiski7956
    @uiski7956 10 месяцев назад +1

    Kirby, glad you corrected the rear brim of your hat at the end - its not usual etiquette to fold down the rear (as you would not raise the collar of your jacket), but you note that it makes the hat sit lower you your head too, as it influences the way the leather sits - 0.25mm can change the way the hat sits on the head - it looked too large from the front with the brim down, a pity for a custom Optimo - of course on can roll up sleeves and raise the collar on a custom jacket, but not when worn with a tie and custom leather shoes.

    • @scottfuqua7355
      @scottfuqua7355 10 месяцев назад

      With the brim down, the only missing was a magnifying glass.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah. Too bad about the back. Sad nobody mentioned it because it definitely isn’t a great look.

  • @peterpetrilli8718
    @peterpetrilli8718 3 месяца назад

    Jemma is a beautiful being

  • @iio58
    @iio58 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. I just looked at how much it costs to go and Jesus - £3250 for the festival week that’s excluding all other travel costs so more like £6K!!!! I was thinking of going but I’d rather spend that much on an Elie Bleu humidor or several boxes of 25.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t think you have to go to ALL of the events, though. That includes the three parties, all of the seminars, and the plantation and factory visits.

  • @hermitrecluse4887
    @hermitrecluse4887 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm a former Kentucky tobacco grower iv been to Cuba twice when I first landed in the airport I went up to a military man and asked him where could I smoke and he said your in Cuba you can smoke anywhere you like ,so I lit up then and there I been twice to do ocean jumps with the Cuba military

  • @Der_Kleine_Mann
    @Der_Kleine_Mann 10 месяцев назад

    I have only 34 'Romeo y Julieta- Mille Fleurs' left in my humidor, and there are basically no more regular cuban cigars available to buy here in Germany. And I don't know if and when new cuban cigars will arrive here, so I just smoke these last few cubans that I have only on rare occasions, but that makes them even better, in the morning with a cup of coffee😁
    A 'Bolivar-Belicosos Finos', or a 'Partagas-series D-No.2' would be awesome to have once again.
    So I really hope that the cubans get their regular production going again.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      It is a crisis we all face...

  • @cherylhenley5021
    @cherylhenley5021 9 месяцев назад

    That would be Hurricane Ian, which did effect Pinar del Rio one of the big tobacco producing areas, Ivan was in 2004

  • @jonh901271
    @jonh901271 10 месяцев назад +1

    I was able to travel to Havana through a local travel agency, Cuba Executive Travel, Inc. out of Apollo Beach, Florida (No affiliation). They take care of all the details for your trip.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +2

      Great! Such a beautiful and interesting place to visit. I feel that it’s important for Americans to visit Cuba to better understand the spirit of the Cuban people.

  • @johnnymetallica1039
    @johnnymetallica1039 9 месяцев назад +1

    Really enjoyed watching this. Just affirms my choice to prioritize collecting and enjoying Cubans despite all the naysayers espousing their preference for “new worlds” and sharing their absurd opinions on Cuban cigars as a whole. One is allowed to like chocolate…. and vanilla

  • @billsinnett
    @billsinnett 10 месяцев назад

    I just ordered a Box of Gold Medal. I have only 8 left from my first box. Very good cigar.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +1

      The LCDH ones? I think I have 2.5 boxes left...

  • @thoughtsurferzone5012
    @thoughtsurferzone5012 10 месяцев назад

    Envy. Envy.

  • @bheinatz1
    @bheinatz1 10 месяцев назад

    Looking sharp, Kirby! Like you're ready to provide investors with your legal advice on a soon to be opened Costa Rican dinosaur park!

  • @muirhouseterrace
    @muirhouseterrace 10 месяцев назад +5

    After the first one I said to my wife, "I feel like a puff." "I'm not surprised, you look like one!" she rudely retorted.

    • @jeffhreid
      @jeffhreid 10 месяцев назад +3

      Touché

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  10 месяцев назад +5

      We can always count on our wives to bring us back down to earth…