After learning the basics of Habanos sommeliering, we continue with more interesting and recommended combinations of a drink and a selected cigar from the Habanos portfolio.

Romeo y Julieta
The Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill, with a Montesco factory name, is a Habano that epitomizes the brand's excellence and tradition. Its robust format offers a slow and balanced combustion that harmonizes with the medium strength of Romeo y Julieta. Its bright, silky colored wrapper, with a compact structure, reflects impeccable twisting skills. On the nose, light notes of cedar and toasted hazelnut. On the palate, it displays harmonious complexity, initial creaminess, followed by cocoa nibs, a slight sweetness and a deep finish reminiscent of cured leather. Its compact, light gray ash confirms its quality. An ideal Habano for any aficionado of what is considered the best tobacco in the world.
Té Lapsang Souchong
Originally from Fujian, China, Lapsang Souchong Tea is a black tea with a unique character. Its infusion presents an amber-colored liquor with golden edges. On the nose, it dazzles with an intense smoky aroma, the result of drying over a pine wood fire, accompanied by earthy notes that add depth on the palate.
In the mouth, its flavor is intense, smoky and slightly astringent, with medium texture, slightly velvety and medium-bodied, slightly heavy on the palate. It leaves a lingering sensation, without bitterness, which invites you to enjoy a good pairing. 
“Tasting this tea offers a unique sensory experience, full of tradition.”
Kira Romero Telso. Tea Sommelier. 
Graduate of the El club del té academy, founded and directed by Victoria Bisogno.

El MARIDAJE / THE PAIRING
Romeo y Julieta y Lapsang Souchong
Two creations that embody the love for the combination of tradition and sophistication. The Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill displays a harmonious complexity, notes of cedar, toasted hazelnut and cocoa, with a deep cured leather finish, the result of its fine crafting process. Its medium strength, balanced combustion and distinctive balance make it an ideal Habano for refined pairings.
At first, the Lapsang Souchong tea, with its characteristic smoky profile and woody notes, complements the initial creaminess of the Wide Churchill, highlighting its earthy and spicy undertones. The tea's smoky intensity cleanses the palate, preparing it for the harmony of flavors that follows.
In the second moment, the Lapsang Souchong reveals its depth, with hints of dates and roasted honey harmonizing with the sweet spices and fine cocoa notes of the Wide Churchill. The silky texture of the tea and the creaminess of the Habano create an elegant dialogue, where each sip and each puff pay tribute to the mastery of the craft. This pairing is a sensory experience that elevates the exceptional to its maximum expression.

H. Upmann Magnum 54 (Cata)

The H. Upmann Magnum 54 is a paradigmatic vitola and the thickest in the famed H. Upmann Magnum line, renowned for its elegance and tradition. With a length of 120 mm and a 54-gauge, this vitola offers a sublime sensory experience. When lit, initial aromas of cedar and mild spices unfold, evolving into notes of cocoa and roasted coffee as the smoke progresses, bringing remarkable complexity. Its mild to medium strength makes for a balanced and pleasurable smoke, ideal for the most demanding palates. The combustion is uniform, releasing a light gray ash that evidences its impeccable construction. The Magnum 54 is undoubtedly a distinguished choice for the connoisseur who appreciates subtlety and depth in a Habano.
Ron Isla Grande 100 años Bodegas Don Pancho (Cata)
With a century of mastery distilled in every drop, Ron 100 Años Bodega Don Pancho Extra Añejo is the supreme expression of the art of Cuban aging. Its dark amber color and impeccable shine reveal the meticulous aging in centuries-old barrels, while its intense, dry aroma displays notes of coffee and cocoa in perfectly balanced harmony.
On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and intense texture, the result of an exceptionally well-aged blend. The entry is smooth and semi-sweet, evolving into dry and elegant nuances. The finish is lingering, enveloping the palate with a persistent and refined aftertaste. A rum that honors tradition with its profound character, destined for connoisseurs who seek the purest and most sophisticated essence of the Cuban legacy.

El MARIDAJE / THE PAIRING
H. Upmann y 100 Años Bodegas Don Pancho
When two expressions of mastery meet, the result is a sensory experience that transcends time. The H. Upmann Magnum 54, with its impeccable combustion and aromatic profile of cedar, spice and subtle cocoa, unfolds on the palate with elegant smoothness. Its mild to medium strength allows each puff to evolve naturally, revealing woody nuances and a lightly toasted background.
“The pairing is a union between two flavors that make time a unique and unrepeatable space.” 
Didier Vasallo Ávila. Habanosommelier
A sip of Ron 100 Años Bodega Don Pancho Extra Añejo prolongs the experience, enveloping the palate with its intense texture and balance between initial sweetness and a dry, refined finish. Its aged character, with notes of coffee and cocoa, intertwines with the flavor notes provided by the Magnum 54, enhancing its complexity without overshadowing it. Between the smoke and the sip, a harmonious dialogue is created, where rum and Habano exalt each other, offering the connoisseur a symphony of sensations that only time and tradition can confer.