Havana, March 2 (RHC)-- Participants at the 19th Habanos Festival today toured two renowned cigar factories in Havana. They visited the La Corona and the H. Upmann factories, where they got first-hand insights on the totally by hand process of the rolling of cigars.
An iconic factory , H. Upmann will start production this year of its first Great Reserve, the H. Upmann Cosecha 2011.
At La Corona factory, in central Havana, home of the Romeo y Julieta brand, visitors were exposed to the centuries-old cigar rolling trade, and were briefed on the new brand about to be introduced, the Petit Royales, of balanced, medium strength and flavor.
Cuban Cigar Lovers and Experts Visit Cigar Factories in Havana
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