Jemma Freeman and the 2003 Global Expansion of Trinidad Cuban Cigars | The Legacy of Trinidad

In today's video, we sit down with Jemma Freeman, Managing Director of Hunters & Frankau, the exclusive distributor of Habanos (Cuban cigars) in the United Kingdom, to learn first-hand of the pivotal moment in 2003 when the fabled Trinidad brand of Cuban Cigars expanded it's portfolio beyond the iconic Trinidad Fundadores.
This is a remarkable look inside one of the most important brand expansions in the modern history of Cuban Cigars, and Jemma shares with us her first-hand perspective of what was going on behind-the-scenes leading up to this moment.
This interview is an extract of Kirby Allison's two-part documentary "The Legacy of Trinidad," which explores the entire history of the brand which, in 2024, celebrated it's 55th Anniversary.
🔍 MORE ABOUT JEMMA FREEMAN
Jemma Freeman is the Managing Director of Hunters & Frankau, the exclusive distributor of Habanos (Cuban cigars) in the United Kingdom. She represents the fifth generation of her family involved with the company, which was founded in 1790. Hunters & Frankau is one of the most prestigious and long-standing cigar importers and distributors in the world, with a deep connection to the Cuban cigar industry. Under her leadership, Jemma has played a significant role in promoting premium Cuban cigars and maintaining relationships with key players in the cigar world. She's known for her deep knowledge of cigars and has become an influential figure in the cigar industry globally.
🎬 WATCH THE LEGACY OF TRINIDAD DOCUMENTARY:
1️⃣ 1969-1998 - The Origins of an Icon • The Secret Cigars of F...
2️⃣ 2003: Redesigned for a Global Market • The Secret Cigars of F...
ABOUT THE LEGACY OF TRINIDAD
Published in 2024, "The Legacy of Trinidad" is a two-part documentary produced by Kirby Allison in collaboration with Hunters & Frankau that sets out to explore the rich history of Trinidad Habanos in celebration of the brand’s 55th anniversary.
In this series, Kirby uncovers many of the legends associated with the elusive brand of Trinidad, and he further examines the distinctive characteristics that have made it so universally respected and loved amongst collectors and connoisseurs alike.
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