The Higher Certificate, developed by Hunters & Frankau, represents the most extensive & prestigious qualification within the UK Habanos market.
35 St. James street
London
SW1A 1HD
Passed: 5th April 2018
Getting to meet a huge range of different people, such diversity united by the enjoyment of a good cigar.
To be perfectly honest, the need to pay my rent, I was out of work at the time, so I was grateful to be offered the opportunity to work for Davidoff of London even though I knew nothing about cigars. It was a steep learning curve!
Yes, I think it was a Hamlet when I was about 17 and drunk, I inhaled and felt ill. The first cigar I actually enjoyed was a San Cristobal El Principe a few weeks after starting at Davidoff.
Start with a light blend and choose a common size, like a petit corona or robusto and stick to it whilst you work your way through the brands, as this will give an accurate comparison. Then start trying other sizes and see how that changes the experience. Most of all; take your time and enjoy.
Trinidad Reyes, Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 1 and H. Upmann Connoisseur A.
Yes, definitely. Having worked under the tutelage of the Sahakians for over 7 years, my cigar knowledge was very good already, but studying for the higher certificate has deepened and broadened said knowledge and I feel better able to pass that information onto our customers.
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