English Market Selection
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Masters of Havana Cigars

Masters of Havana Cigars

The Higher Certificate, developed by Hunters & Frankau, represents the most extensive & prestigious qualification within the UK Habanos market.

Giuliano Santilli

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The Arts Club

40 Dover Street
Mayfair
London
W1S 4NP

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020 7499 8581 reservations@theartsclub.co.uk www.theartsclub.co.uk


Passed: 21st November 2017

Master of Havana Cigars : Giuliano Santilli

What do you enjoy most about working with cigars?

The environment and the passion that gather together people with the same interest.

What first interested you in cigars?

I started to be interested in cigars very young then when I joined the garden room (The Lanesborough) I was impressed with the variety of brands and different flavours of cigars.

Do you remember your first cigar?

Of course! My previous manager Luca Tramontana (also a Master of Havana Cigars) gave me my first real cigar which was a Ramon Allones Specially Selected, not exactly a beginner's smoke...

What is the best piece of advice you have for someone just starting to smoke cigars?

Don't do what I did... Start with a reasonable size that you can enjoy entirely and a light flavour profile. After, explore different sizes and flavours to find your palate.

What are your favourite three cigars?

Por Larrañaga Petit Corona, Cohiba Lanceros and Bolivar Royal Corona.

Has becoming a Master in Havana Cigars helped you in your profession?

It has given me knowledge and helped me professionally. But I am lucky enough to work with people that have so much still to teach me.

Meet the Masters

Claudio Chesini

Claudio Chesini

No.10 Manchester Street

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Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez

La Casa del Habano James J Fox in Harrods

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Cristian Secchi

Cristian Secchi

Tomtom Cigars & Coffee

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Maurizio Zatti

Maurizio Zatti

No.10 Manchester Street

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*There are also a number of Masters of Havana Cigars working in private members clubs that are not listed here.

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