Cuba Day 6: Cohiba's El Laguito Factory Tour | A Legacy of Excellence | Kirby Allison in Cuba
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- Join me, Kirby Allison, as we return to the heart of Havana for an exclusive journey through the esteemed El Laguito cigar factory, a place where the art of cigar-making ascends to its highest form. It's here, within the walls of this historic 100-year-old mansion, that the fabled Cohiba cigars have been meticulously crafted since the 1960s, capturing the patronage of aficionados worldwide.
The mystique of Cuban cigars, unparalleled in the tobacco realm, finds its soul in the legacy of El Laguito. Our privileged access, courtesy of Director Oscar Rodriguez Carballeira, allows us to privileged access to the hallowed halls of El Laguito, where each Cohiba is not merely made but brought to life through the skilled hands of Habanos’s dedicated torcedores, or cigar rollers.
Witness the convergence of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition as we delve into the steps of creating the world’s most coveted cigar: Cohiba. From the selection of the finest leaves to the expert hands that roll them, every moment in El Laguito speaks to the soul of the Cuban people.
So, come along with me for an intimate glimpse into the sanctuary of cigar-making excellence, as we explore the embodiment of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition that is El Laguito.
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🎬 VIDEO CHAPTER TIME CODES
00:00 Series Introduction
01:40 El Laguito Introduction
03:20 Greeting with Factory Manager
07:45 Blending and Sorting Room
15:48 Wrapper Leaf Moisture Chamber
17:09 Stripping Room
21:10 Kirby Tries Leaf Wrapping
24:56 Walk to the Rolling Room
25:33 The Rolling Room
39:47 The Draw Machine
41:50 Color Selection
46:00 Banding
48:23 Boxing
50:20 Closing Thoughts
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This is the best series I have seen to date on the Cuban Cigar culture and history. Bravo Kirby!
Thank you!
@@kirbyallisongoing back to Cuba this year do you know for the tour is available to the public for walk in or do you need tickets from a place to get?
A whole year of work for 45 minutes of fun. Thank you Cohiba.
What do you mean?
@@kirbyallison The gentleman likely intended to say about the duration required for the transformation of tobacco leaves into a cigar, ensuring a leisurely and relaxing 45-minute smoking experience.
I mean it's literally a quote straight from the end of the video lol.
Kirby I don’t think there are better videos out there that reflect the entire process of the Cuban cigars than your videos. What a great series of videos about the entire process of making the Cuban cigars. Thank you for all the work you have put in bringing these videos to us.
You’re very kind!
When I watch these videos it just makes me appreciate more and more the work that goes into the cigar I’m smoking at the moment. So much time, effort, manual labor and love goes into making these cigars.
Absolute treat of an episode Kirby!
All episodes are good but this one is on a different league, absolutely amazing
Thank you for this episode, a golden opportunity for us to visit simultaneously this fabulous and legendary factory.
This series gets better and better. Thanks and happy new year from Milano 🇮🇹🥂
This is video production on another level. I bet behind the scenes you and your helpers were working hard in hot weather to make this happen. Stunning.
Thank you! Without question, a lot of work goes into not just the filming, but the editing as well. Not to mention to countless hours just in planning.
Your video's are so well edited and clean Kirby. Looks like you had a great time in Cuba too! Brilliant.
Haha. 😅 The editing is becoming so good it’s overshadowing me. 😂 No, thank you! Editing team does an exceptional job. It isn’t easy.
What a great pleasure it is to see first hand how cuban cigars, especially Cohibas are crafted in Cuba. Thank you for the hard work it took to make the series of videos and bringing it to those that can't see this in person. A great joy to watch for all Cigar smokers.
I so love Kirby's Saturday Cuba Videos! (Thank you, Kirby A....)
Amazing Video ❤ so appreciate you Papa Kirby and so nice of Cohiba to show us all around. Love your suite shirt tie hat and shoes.
I haven’t smoked cigars before but I can definitely appreciate this tradition and the attention to detail & perfection. Thank you for recording and sharing this craft!!!
Excellent presentation and delivery Kirby...thank you sir!
BEST OF THE BEST SERIES EVER MADE ON CUBAN CIGAR CULTURE
Great insights into the production of Cohiba, thank you very much! If I could criticise one point, it would be Kirby's questions and comments. He often repeats various phrases and asks very superficial questions even though the topic is much more interesting. I am aware that it is difficult to always have original questions ready in such an interview situation, but there are certain questioning techniques that you can learn and apply or certain questions that you can form into a script through targeted preparation.
Just a small suggestion for improvement. I really enjoy your content and look forward to everything to come!
Relax, he's fine. Nobody's thinking about your miniscule nitpick accept someone who's overthinking a video which accomplishes exactly what it set out to accomplish.
An authentic video with a most-excellent authentic atmosphere even the grand-nitpicker, in his own words, thoroughly enjoyed.
I rest. And I slightly tease.
Sure, there is something to say for that and in time Kirby will find ways to express himself in many ways. Kirby is growing in his incredible journey all the time. But, repeating questions and phrases is actually fine, it invites the person being interviewed the give different answers to the same kind of question again and again, until the interviewer has been satisfied with all those beautiful answers. So don’t pay attention to the questions so much, pay attention to all the answers being triggered. We actually get more information this way.
What an amazing series. I've been loving it. Thank you sir.
Wonderful to see the skill, art and pride of workmanship in a product. In an era focused so much on technology this brings back the human side of creativity and beauty. thank you Kirby.
What a treat! Behind the scenes at the House of Mysteries!! Absolutely fantastic.
Kirby, this series is some of your best work. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
I wish I could like this video twice! Amazing job. This whole Cuba series has been entertaining, enlightening and educational. Hats off to Kirby and the team.
What a great documentary of a world-renowned Cuban tradition. Your genuine interest and appreciation of this craft was felt by the workers you encountered and the audience you reach. ¡Muy bien hecho!
Thank you Kirby! Best episode so far!! So good I’m going to watch it again. A true Gent!
Thank you! You're very kind!!
This is an amazing look into the premier Cuban cigar factory and how they make their cigars. I used to work for a cigar magazine in the '90s and I don't think I've ever seen such a detailed look into a Cuban cigar factory, let alone El Laguito. Extremely thorough and well-done. Thank you!
Amazing seminar. Thank you kirby!
Really enjoying these videos Kirby…many thanks…🙏🥂
The best Kirby Allison video yet!
Happy New Year Kirby! What a video. It is a real treat to watch your videos and have a true understanding everything that involves making a cigar. Now we know the secret and the work when we enjoy a cigar. Thank you Kirby.
Great video and series as a whole. Thank you Kirby
Awesome, video! Thanks for sharing ,Kirby👊💯
I went to a cigar factory in Santa Clara and saw the rolling process. This episode goes deeper in the manufacturing and shows the inside of a great brand. Bravo ! And you both are great ambassadors of that passion for tradition and craftsmanship.
Danilo did a phenomenal job giving the tour. He needs a show of his own.
This video offered valuable insights into Cohiba Cuban cigars, covering their history, craftsmanship, and significance in the industry. Thank you for sharing such valuable content.
Incredible you got a tour of such a historic place.
I loved and enjoyed every minute of it. 😍😍 Thank you.
One of the best videos. Thank you Kirby.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow what an experience this whole episode series has been! And of course I enjoyed every episode thoroughly while smoking a cigar. Thank you Kirby for providing this wonderful content of these episodes, and the content of your entire channel. You truly are a man of mystique and class!
We still have several episodes ahead of us!
Another incredible video in the series. What a dream walking through the Cohiba factory smoking one of their best cigars. Must have felt really cool!
Literally a pinnacle moment that a year ago I wouldn’t have believed would ever happen.
What a fantastic video. Kirby seems like a really great guy!
Kirby, your a true adventurer presenting the slowly disappearing quality, value and tradition enjoyed by the Great Generation!
In the future, your documentation of this rarified world of wealth will be studied and enjoyed by mew generations unable to experience what you have presented in so many great videos.
Cheers!
Endangered, for sure!
Wow, superb film serie from Cuba! Thank you!
Thank you!
Wonderful video! Thanks Kirby!
Best video of the series. Thanks for your efforts!
I had Cubans years ago back in the late 90's in Germany. Honestly can't remember if they made a great impression on me. With that said, just the sheer human involvement to craft the cigar, regardless of the maker, is impressive. Sure there are things all over that man creates, but what these rollers create more than just a good cigar are great memories with wonderful friends. What can stop time from passing like a cigar and good conversation?
I absolutely loved this video. such SOUL!!!!
Thank you!
Kirby what an amazing job, que Viva Cuba y Texas. Excellent Video this is a 10/10
...................I am impressed! Thank you Kirby.
Thanks for commenting!
Absolutely loved this video Kirby!
I want your wardrobe Kirby!! You're always immaculately turned out!
Amazing video Kirby. This is the absolute pinnacle of the profession. Love it. Keep them coming.
You're very kind! Three more episodes to go until our Grand Finale! And you won't want to miss that!
Amazing experience, thanks.
what a journey. Thanks!
Fantastic production Kirby! Really top top stuff.
Kirby has an almost divine glow when he takes the first draw on that cigar
The saying that all Cuban cigars are better in Cuba is indeed true. But can you imagine smoking a Laguito No 1 at El Laguito given to you as a gift by the factory manager!!
@@kirbyallison I can’t imagine - that said, I’m glad it’s you rather than I.. you deserve it!
What a refine gentlemen! So elegant and poise..
What an amazing production. Great tour of the famous El Laguito and capturing the essence of Cuba as well. Well done sir. I was saving this video for the last couple weeks to enjoy with a cigar. After seeing you light that I pulled out a lancero from my own stash to enjoy along with you.
From 2004-2006 I made 7 trips to Cuba. Loved the people and culture and history. Just the feel of the place was something special. Like stepping off the plane and traveling back to the late 50's. The music, the artists, the coffee and of course the cigars are all something very special in Cuba.
Cohiba is definitely my favorite brand. My personal favorites in order would be
1) Esplendido
2)Behike 52
3) Sig 4
4) A tie between the Robusto and Novedoso. IMO the Novedoso is just a longer robusto with an even richer finish.
Non regular production Cohiba would be the 55th Anniversario. Just an amazing cigar. Only 14 left and I am limiting myself to one a year from now on. Definitely way over priced but also so good you really do have to have them in your stash so you pay the money. Nice to see you filming the boxing of these there as well. I noticed they were stamping with feb 23 codes. Was this footage all shot last year?
Thank you again for producing such a high quality series. I am looking forward to the rest of it.
Thank you for such wonderful content❤
Our pleasure!
One of the best videos of the most famous and one of the most expensive cigars in the world. Unfortunately, for the people of Cuba, the profits the government of Cuba obtains with the sales of Habanos aren’t pass along to those who work hard in making a cigar. But you have to appreciate the dedication,traditions and the people who dedicate their lives in producing great Habanos. This has been an amazing video. Thanks Kirby.
I’m sure they are making an above average salary for what others are making, it’s all relative. Watching the time and efforts put into creating a cigar I would say the cost of a Cohiba cigar is well worth it. I was born in Africa and I know what an average African makes compared to what an American make or what folks make in their countries. I’m very sure they are happy doing what they do and what they earn. It’s all relative.
@@georgezaidan829Not really. Things aren't the same in Cuba's dictatorship as elsewhere in the world.
@@jdez0583 I’m sorry but Cuba isn’t the only dictatorship in the world. The only reason why Americans feel the way they do about Cuba is because we’re constantly told to hate Cuba. Because Cuba stood up against us we feel we have to put down the country forever until they toe the line. It’s the same has Syria, Afghanistan and every where else we perceive to call them our enemies because they refuse to be controlled. We might soon have our own orange dictator, he yearns to be a strong man and make the United States of of his sh!thole countries.
Well said 💪
Kirby, again well done. It’s such a treat when these videos are released! It’s oh so tantalizing watching all those beautiful cigars being rolled and boxed for sale, you just want to buy (and smoke) them all! =)
Glad you like them!
Great job. Have had the tour 1 time and hope to get back in during my trip in August.
Mr. Kirby, your elegance and presentation are a delight of enormous craftsmanship. thanks so much
A great production Kirby, thank you for this !! I was a pleasure to watch while enjoying a cohiba.
Glad you enjoyed it!
“What’s next?” “Stripping!” “Ah, oké, sounds exciting!” 😊😂 by the way, best Cuban cigar series ever! Kirby, your the right ambassador for the Habanos!❤
I'm glad someone caught that... hahaha
I have been loving these videos in your Cuban series! To be looking at and longing for these beautiful tropical locations while outside my window it is getting colder and wetter by the day, I'm left feeling energized! Who needs a sun lamp to shake the seasonal blues when you've got a new "Kirby in Cuba" every Saturday! Cheers! 👍
I also have to say that the colors of your outfits, the environment around you, and all those beautiful tobacco leaves have been affecting my own outfit planning... A lot more browns, greens, warm colors, and my tobacco wool trousers come out at least weekly now!
More to come!
Kirby Allison.....you are a genius sir! Smooth move with the video transition of the translator section. PURE GENIUS and smooth watching flow. 👌👌👌
Which part?
@@kirbyallison The sub-title section my friend. The flow of the video was much smoother without the delay of interpretation or voice interruption.
Another great video! Thank you, old' boy.
Glad you enjoyed it
FANTASTIC. The content gets better and better.
nice video I have ever seen, I learnt a lot about Cohiba, thank you
Amazing video, thanks for sharing
This video made me jealous! What am amazing experience, thank you for sharing this look inside the hood!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
One thing you never see on these factory tours - making the boxes! To me they’re an important part and would love to see how some of their boxes are made. From the standard sliders to the posh Behike ones etc.
Wow Kirby what a great video. Very moving. Was lucky enough to visit the Partagas factory last year . The craftsmanship and passion that goes into making the Habanos cigars we so enjoy is truly breathtaking. Thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it
very professional movie! congrats!
Great video and well put together videography. I guess I have to try more Cuban cigars. But I must say out of the ones I've hand, nicaragua, honduras, Dominican Republic are really great as well. Once again great video from start to finish
Another exquisitely put together, informative and well presented video. Thanks for making and sharing 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!
Moving… Thanks Kirby!
An absolute masterpiece. Keep this up Kirby and you could become the first American Habanos Hombre Habano in Communication.
Ha.... that would be something. Thank you!
Amazing quality comes with great responsability.
Kirby I’ll keep it short and sweet…. Amazing video and great content! Thanks for your efforts and passion to the craft of premium cigars and the process! I love your channel and the vibe I get when watching. Now I will enjoy my cigar.
what a wonderful and complete video. you made me wanna buy a Cohiba for my next cigar
Thank you Kirby for your ever so informative video. I really enjoyed every minute mainly because I have wanted to see an indepth visit to the infamous Cohiba wonderland. The whole series for me has been amazing one of my favorites was when you first arrived and had to choose which cigar to purchase, it must have been difficult with so much ti choose from. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
a delight, thank you
Great 😮
The skill in leafs choice and of course rolling the cigars is incredible ❤
I used to smoking Cohiba before (50€). I now smoke Partagas or R&J, sometimes Montecristo wich price is still affordable
Wonderful video!
Great video Kirby!! Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to your farm tour video too!!!
Thank you! Plantations Tour video has already been published! Take a look at it!
@@kirbyallison oh dang, I must have missed it in my feed. Thanks.
Habanos man of the year 2024, Kirby Alison. I’m calling it 😉
Haha. That would be amazing! But I'm not holding my breath. I do this for all of you!
GREAT video my wife is Cuban other wise i probably would not be watching the video when we 1st start dating she didn't speak English but were married 46 years love knows no language she always thought she was going back to Cuba she still waiting
impeccably produced video on one of my absolute favorite topic ms - cuban tobacco 👏 bravo 😚💨
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video Hermano ❤😊
wow. Kirby's subscriber number keep going up and up. I'm so happy and actually should not be surprised.
Amazing!
We did this trip many years ago, amazing with security guards behind the workers !!!
Ha. That's definitely not true. I've been to El Laguito several times now and that's never been the case. There is security, of course, but more to prevent unauthorized access or people walking out the back door with arms full of cigars.
incredible cuban cigar!!!!!~~~~~
I’m a cigar lover and to me there are many great cigars but nothing beats a Cuban cigar even a lower grade Cuban is a great cigar
I love these videos and appreciate the spectacular quality of production and the insight into the factory… I just can’t stop thinking about how little they likely pay the rollers who produce a $300/stick smoke in Cuba.
Great video!!
My goodness, you're on cigar holy ground my friend. What truly incredible content . I'm going to watch this again while enjoying a Behike soon ,for now it's an LFD Andalusian Bull. Bravo 👏 😅
Sacred ground, for sure!
incredible, wow, amazing
Great video series