Ritual
The Ritual
A cigar is not consumed. It is attended to.
The House's two blends
Master Blend I
Pirámide · 6 × 52 · Habano Rosado Claro
A format made for the longer ritual — when the evening has nowhere else to be.
Master Blend II
5½ × 44 · Connecticut
A more measured format for moments when time is present, but not endless.
The cut
Use a sharp guillotine or V-cutter. Cut just above the cap line, removing only what is necessary. Too much and the wrapper may unravel; too little and the draw may suffer.
The light
Toast the foot first, keeping the flame close without touching the tobacco. Rotate slowly until the foot begins to glow evenly. Then draw gently while completing the light.
Nothing scented. Nothing rushed.
Pairing · Drinks
A pairing should accompany the cigar, never compete with it.
- Aged rum — warmth, spice and sweetness.
- Single malt whisky — for a longer, quieter evening.
- Dark coffee or espresso — precise, simple and familiar.
- Dry Champagne — a colder, lighter counterpoint.
Pairing · Food
Keep the table restrained.
Aged cheese, dark chocolate, cured meats and roasted nuts can sit comfortably beside the ritual.
Avoid anything so sweet, acidic or heavily seasoned that the pairing becomes the subject.
Where to smoke it
A terrace at dusk.
A private lounge.
The table, long after dinner has ended.
A cigar asks for space and a little stillness.
Choosing your moment
Master Blend I belongs to the longer evening — after dinner, deep in conversation, with no reason to hurry.
Master Blend II suits a more measured moment — before an event, between engagements, or whenever the ritual must fit naturally into the evening.
The tempo
Draw slowly. A cigar is tasted, not inhaled.
Let the ash build naturally before tapping it.
There is no need to hurry the cigar. The point is precisely the opposite.