50 Cab, Cellophane, Tubes. Join Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff Of London, as he discusses cigar packaging and the difference it can make to ageing and flavour.
I don't know why you guys don't do more videos often they are so enjoyable, even a weekly tour of the shop and a conversation makes my day I hope you can consider that thanks.
Cigars are one of the few things that bridge art and science, and I just find it fascinating. If I ever make it to London I know where my first stop will be. Thank you!
Eddie can you make a more detailed video on the meaning of strength within a cigar? And how that correlates to terms like “medium body” “full body” and if the color of the wrapper has anything to do with this “strength”? With your experience, would love to hear your explanation
They already mentioned that the color of the wrapper doesn't indicate 'strength'. I also heard Cuba doesn't like often to use the term 'strength' instead they like to go with 'body'.
Many thanks amd blessings to Edward and Eddie for being so welcoming to me in their shop. It was the highlight of my trip to London and was beyond my expectations for my first trip to London❤
I'm a smoker however not a cigar smoker, unless you count a blunt as a cigar lol, but I have every appreciation for curing a product to develop a more robust taste
Thank you for this lovely video! My brother went to your shop on my behalf when he was visiting the UK, and met your father. He so enjoyed the experience and I now have a picture of them both at the shop, standing on my desk. God bless.
Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge in the so much passionate world of cigars Eddie, this is just an incredibly valuable piece of information.
Eddie, you are a class act. You make me want to be a better man, a classy man. You are such an inspiration to many men. I look so forward to your videos. Keep up these wonderful videos.
Prof. Eddie Sahakian delivers! Excellent video, sir! I grew to like the cellophane wrappers, especially for smaller humidors - it gives it a safe buffer if humidity is not perfect and also nicely protects the foot, for large ring gauges.
Could you maybe speak about some of the cheaper cigar options someone could get into if they're just starting out on their cigar smoking journey and don't want to break the bank!
This is difficult. Any decent cigar costs money. Affordability is relative. I know people who refuse anything over $40 a cigar. I have been to tobacconists who have rare cigars for over $1000. It depends on your budget. My brother started smoking Cohibas back in the 80s when they much cheaper. Still a good cigar to start with. But there are many others and you can spend a lifetime sampling the various types. As you earn more money you can afford better cigars.
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and experience about cigars, their packaging and the interaction between them. I've been smoking the pipe since I was in my twenties and only rarely have I enjoyed habanos: your masterful videos and the conversation you, your father and Kirby Allison kindly shared here on CZcams, inspired me to try cigars a bit more regularly. It's a little additional joy I owe to you! Keep this exceptional content coming, please!
A friend sent me a selection of cigars from store around with a wonderful card with you and Avo. On the back you signed it wishing a happy birthday. Thank you so much for taking the time to make my birthday a special one.
As someone who comes from lesser means throughout life, I find it astonishing that everyone from all walks of life can appreciate the finer things in life.
A wonderful lecture at Cigar University from Professor Eddie Sahakian. I was always skeptical of the cellophane. Now I know. I am sure a visit to your shop is on many bucket lists. It is on mine. Cheers from Canada
I have passed your shop many times but I have never dared to visit you because I am an amateur when it comes to cigars, but next time I come to London I will visit your shop. Thanks for all the wonderful videos.
I'm intrigued with cigars, and how it would be to unwind while enjoying one. I have never tried a cigar, and probably never will. But I still enjoy seeing the videos.
Greetings, Very accurate explanation on packaging. Although, I would like to add that cellophanes are not exactly like tubes the cellophane packaging is breathable therefore there will be aging on them but slower compared to naked cigar. Meanwhile the tube's as you said are time capsules. Also would like some content on vintage cigars how they taste now after decade's of aging on them. Best regards
Thank you so much. Still new to cigars but I have already benefited from your advice by storing my cigars in a humidor but inside my electric champagne cellar at 11 degrees c Aging bubbles and cigars Yum
Sir I really hope you know just how lucky you are. I'm off now to get covered in brick dust & hopefully my cheapo stick will be posted before I get home?
This was a revelation. Until now, I have avoided tubed or cellophaned cigars like a poor stepchild, no matter what the maker...it just didn't sit well with me but hearing Eddie say otherwise has given me a new perspective. I will give it a try this weekend as I trust Eddie's knowledge implicitly. Enjoy, my friends.
Yes indeed. Though they will age not near as quickly in tubes, a cigar in a tube (preferably glass for me Hoyo De Monterrey has some beautiful ones) will age with much more personality. Eddie put it well when he said, "it's a cigar time capsule". Aging while also preserving the beauty of origin time & place when originally entubed.
Is it advisable to retain the cigars within the Habano samplers' original packaging? These boxes are reputed to bestow a dominant essence of cedar. The boxes are quite gorgeous too.
I was at a JC Newman cigar event and they mentioned that the cellophane used for cigars is made of sugar and water. The organizer also burnt the cellophane and no smell of plastic in sight. Has this always been the case.
Sincere question: do you produce your videos with a nod to the “cozy” movement? There is this… eh, trend(?) where people view relaxing, soothing cadenced videos to get that “koselig” vibe. Great work, as always 👏👏
I am pleased that my voice is relaxing (apparently not the case according to my wife!) however it is not done on purpose. I will be researching "Koselig" as I have not come across before. Thank you for watching.
Hello Eddie, I have a 125-cigar-capacity Ancora okoume humidor. For whatever reason, almost all the cigars I purchase (from individual sticks to entire boxes) come wrapped in cellophane. I don't buy the cigars for long-term aging - I plan to smoke them within a year. My question is - given the above, would you recommend removing the cellophane before storing the cigars in the humidor? It sounds like the answer is "yes" but I thought I would ask nonetheless. I welcome others' thoughts on this as well. The Davidoff of London videos are great - I would especially love to see more clips from your classy cigar lounge at the Bulgari. Keep em' coming! Frank
Hello good sir, I just wanted to know, do you ship to Europe? I consume about two to three cigars a day, usually Cuban ones, and I would prefer to buy them from you if possible.
Hi Alex, sadly we don't ship to Europe due to the various local tobacco importation regulations. I hope we can help when you are next in London though.
I look forward to these videos with Eddie. A man of culture, knowledge, and class.
Wouldn’t give you the time of day. Me neither.
That's exactly want he wants you to percieve
You forgot to mention charm and wisdom!!!!
@@baconatorrodriguez4651 and snobbery!
Try going in to the shop next time you are near, see how you are treated
@@Solid_Jackson Well I already have and I got given the time of day. In my track pants, no less, lol But sucks if he was snobby to you
I don't know why you guys don't do more videos often they are so enjoyable, even a weekly tour of the shop and a conversation makes my day I hope you can consider that thanks.
Because video production takes an inordinate amount of time.
A morning spent with the Sahakian's is a morning well spent indeed! :)
Cigars are one of the few things that bridge art and science, and I just find it fascinating. If I ever make it to London I know where my first stop will be. Thank you!
Eddie can you make a more detailed video on the meaning of strength within a cigar?
And how that correlates to terms like “medium body” “full body” and if the color of the wrapper has anything to do with this “strength”?
With your experience, would love to hear your explanation
They already mentioned that the color of the wrapper doesn't indicate 'strength'. I also heard Cuba doesn't like often to use the term 'strength' instead they like to go with 'body'.
Many thanks amd blessings to Edward and Eddie for being so welcoming to me in their shop. It was the highlight of my trip to London and was beyond my expectations for my first trip to London❤
I'm a smoker however not a cigar smoker, unless you count a blunt as a cigar lol, but I have every appreciation for curing a product to develop a more robust taste
Thank you for this lovely video!
My brother went to your shop on my behalf when he was visiting the UK, and met your father. He so enjoyed the experience and I now have a picture of them both at the shop, standing on my desk.
God bless.
Thank you and your brother.
Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge in the so much passionate world of cigars Eddie, this is just an incredibly valuable piece of information.
My pleasure!
Eddie, you are a class act. You make me want to be a better man, a classy man. You are such an inspiration to many men. I look so forward to your videos. Keep up these wonderful videos.
Prof. Eddie Sahakian delivers! Excellent video, sir! I grew to like the cellophane wrappers, especially for smaller humidors - it gives it a safe buffer if humidity is not perfect and also nicely protects the foot, for large ring gauges.
Could you maybe speak about some of the cheaper cigar options someone could get into if they're just starting out on their cigar smoking journey and don't want to break the bank!
Noted and will do soon.
This is difficult. Any decent cigar costs money. Affordability is relative. I know people who refuse anything over $40 a cigar. I have been to tobacconists who have rare cigars for over $1000. It depends on your budget. My brother started smoking Cohibas back in the 80s when they much cheaper. Still a good cigar to start with. But there are many others and you can spend a lifetime sampling the various types. As you earn more money you can afford better cigars.
Eddie, thank you for sharing a moment of pure goodness with us! Much appreciated 🙏
Always such a pleasure to watch - thank you!
Always a pleasure to see a new video from Eddie!
Great stuff, Eddie! Thanks!
Amazing video as always! I'm really loving these magnificent educational *AND* entertaining videos, Eddie!
Thanks Eddie, for your expert advice. Its always exciting to see a new video pop up!
Really interesting!! Thank you for this great content! ❤
Love the education, Eddie. Thank you
I always learn something from your videos, thanks Eddie
awesome video eddie
Yet another informative video. It is always a pleasure to watch!
pure class as always
Excellent video
Pure value! You make me love cigars even more.
Great Video Eddie. Congratulations !
Fantastic video, thanks man
Yet another great video from Eddie Sahakian, such a wealth of knowledge.
A pleasure to listen to this video.
Really cool to hear the science behind aging. Thanks for taking your time to do these videos. That ashtray is awesome 🚗
A total pleasure to listen to you Eddie. I've learned so much. Thank you.
Great video and excellent insight for those newer to the world of cigars.
Very informative as always.. A pleasure watching your channel.
You need to make more vidoes!! Absolutely exceptional information.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom on cigar quality.
Thank you Eddie
Good to see you my friend
Very interesting video. Well done sir
Excellent video Sir. Thank you. ~John
Fabulous video
A pleasure as always! love to see a video about the different models and smoking times..greetz from Belgium!
Never knew that about the flat box vs cabinet about ageing.
Looking at my cigar boxes now with a different view. 👀
Hope I can one day meet you! It would be cool to see this cigar shop
The way he taps the cigar out of the tube is so smooth
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and experience about cigars, their packaging and the interaction between them. I've been smoking the pipe since I was in my twenties and only rarely have I enjoyed habanos: your masterful videos and the conversation you, your father and Kirby Allison kindly shared here on CZcams, inspired me to try cigars a bit more regularly. It's a little additional joy I owe to you! Keep this exceptional content coming, please!
Very nice Edy
Finally visiting London on June 8th for work and will be visiting your store for sure!
Love these videos, keep up the great work!
A friend sent me a selection of cigars from store around with a wonderful card with you and Avo. On the back you signed it wishing a happy birthday. Thank you so much for taking the time to make my birthday a special one.
As someone who comes from lesser means throughout life, I find it astonishing that everyone from all walks of life can appreciate the finer things in life.
Ah, as Andy Warhol said...a coca-cola tastes the same to Liz Taylor as it does to the working man!
Thank you Eddie for that education video. I watch all your videos and I leraned so much from them. Waiting for more.
Thank you Eddie. You are a true gentleman. I look forward to these nuggets of knowledge and class from you and your father.
You always learn something special when watching this page..spectacular
Well done - thanks!
A wonderful lecture at Cigar University from Professor Eddie Sahakian. I was always skeptical of the cellophane. Now I know. I am sure a visit to your shop is on many bucket lists. It is on mine. Cheers from Canada
Yes! 50 cabinet is boss thank you Mr.Sahakian good to see you! 😉
These are my favorite videos to watch. I want to take a trip to Europe just to go to their store and see Eddie and Edward
Dear Mr. Sahakian, Thank you for increasing both my knowledge of and joy in cigar smoking. Greetings from the USA!
I have passed your shop many times but I have never dared to visit you because I am an amateur when it comes to cigars, but next time I come to London I will visit your shop. Thanks for all the wonderful videos.
Man I can't resist on those Bolivars from 1996,,,, 😮😮😮 what a lucky man you are..
WOW!! Amazing.
Amazing. I'd love to see a video talking about other aspects of the packaging the cigar bands
Thank you ❤
I'm intrigued with cigars, and how it would be to unwind while enjoying one. I have never tried a cigar, and probably never will. But I still enjoy seeing the videos.
if the sound was a tad but better, with mics that pick up the handling of the cigar and the box, it would make for great ASMR
Beautiful
Greetings,
Very accurate explanation on packaging.
Although, I would like to add that cellophanes are not exactly like tubes the cellophane packaging is breathable therefore there will be aging on them but slower compared to naked cigar.
Meanwhile the tube's as you said are time capsules.
Also would like some content on vintage cigars how they taste now after decade's of aging on them.
Best regards
Listening to Eddie borders on hypnotic.
Eddie is who i want to be and live like.
Wonderful video, Eddie. Greetings from Alabama! I hope to meet you in person one day and have the honor of you lighting my cigar!
Love your video s
Good evening Eddie I enjoy your videos and the cigar knowledge say hello to Mr Edward for me. Greetings from Florida.
Love this guy, pure vlass!
Well said brother, that’s my reason as well why I am a JT Mojave owner
What a nice surprise, bringing out a box of Cohiba Lanceros complete with cellophane and the outer cover. That's a piece of cigar history.
Eddy is the bomb 💣 on wisdom and vocation 💪🏾👊🏽🙏🙌🏾❤️🇺🇦👏🏿
I think I will have to fly to London sooner than I planned.
Great content once more! I’d love to have taste of any of them, but they propably cost more than years worth of smokes!
love this!
Eddie... tell the people: Cellophane: good. Polypropylene: Bad!!!
There is nothing like the aroma of opening a cabinet
Great video! How much would one of the Cohiba lanceros cost?!
Thank you so much. Still new to cigars but I have already benefited from your advice by storing my cigars in a humidor but inside my electric champagne cellar at 11 degrees c
Aging bubbles and cigars
Yum
They also consume very well together!
I swear I wanna fly from Texas to London just to have a smoke and chat with this man
A true gentleman
That cohiba box is very impressive.
Sir I really hope you know just how lucky you are.
I'm off now to get covered in brick dust & hopefully my cheapo stick will be posted before I get home?
if you could make a video on mold and "plume" that would be awesome!
This was a revelation. Until now, I have avoided tubed or cellophaned cigars like a poor stepchild, no matter what the maker...it just didn't sit well with me but hearing Eddie say otherwise has given me a new perspective. I will give it a try this weekend as I trust Eddie's knowledge implicitly. Enjoy, my friends.
Yes indeed. Though they will age not near as quickly in tubes, a cigar in a tube (preferably glass for me Hoyo De Monterrey has some beautiful ones) will age with much more personality. Eddie put it well when he said, "it's a cigar time capsule". Aging while also preserving the beauty of origin time & place when originally entubed.
My jaw dropped at the CoLa’s at the end. I had no idea they came in a 50…wrapped in cello!!? That’s what God smokes I imagine 😂
Is it advisable to retain the cigars within the Habano samplers' original packaging? These boxes are reputed to bestow a dominant essence of cedar. The boxes are quite gorgeous too.
Dude is rockin a MoonSwatch Pluto
Eddie you were cheeky with kirby on the texas lancero hahahahahahahha😂
I was at a JC Newman cigar event and they mentioned that the cellophane used for cigars is made of sugar and water. The organizer also burnt the cellophane and no smell of plastic in sight. Has this always been the case.
cello is porous
Sincere question: do you produce your videos with a nod to the “cozy” movement? There is this… eh, trend(?) where people view relaxing, soothing cadenced videos to get that “koselig” vibe. Great work, as always 👏👏
I am pleased that my voice is relaxing (apparently not the case according to my wife!) however it is not done on purpose. I will be researching "Koselig" as I have not come across before. Thank you for watching.
it means cozy or pleasant ... which you are. cheers eddie@@davidofflondon3525
When aging cigars in the box or a slb do you have to rotate the cigars or do you just leave them alone
Is that a Maurice Sedwell and am I actually learning to recognize different houses in the wild?
What has the impact of the Havana price hike so far?
Hello Eddie,
I have a 125-cigar-capacity Ancora okoume humidor. For whatever reason, almost all the cigars I purchase (from individual sticks to entire boxes) come wrapped in cellophane. I don't buy the cigars for long-term aging - I plan to smoke them within a year.
My question is - given the above, would you recommend removing the cellophane before storing the cigars in the humidor? It sounds like the answer is "yes" but I thought I would ask nonetheless. I welcome others' thoughts on this as well.
The Davidoff of London videos are great - I would especially love to see more clips from your classy cigar lounge at the Bulgari. Keep em' coming!
Frank
Hi Frank, thank you for watching. On the question, I would keep the cellophane on the cigars - even if you intend to smoke soon.
@@davidofflondon3525 Thank you for the clarification. I will endeavor to do so.
Hello good sir, I just wanted to know, do you ship to Europe? I consume about two to three cigars a day, usually Cuban ones, and I would prefer to buy them from you if possible.
Hi Alex, sadly we don't ship to Europe due to the various local tobacco importation regulations. I hope we can help when you are next in London though.
A 50 cab of '99 BCG...oh my!!! I wonder if there's any chance that this man would adopt me!!