Although principally known as a wine and spirit merchant, Fareham Wine Cellar has long been recognised for its wide selection of Cuban cigars. Becoming an official Havana Cigar Point is a testament to the shop’s commitment to providing exceptional products and services to its customers. As a Havana Cigar Point, we now stock an expanded range of authentic Cuban cigars, including sought-after brands such as Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and Partagas.
See Fareham Wine Cellar’s full range of cigars here.
The Havana Cigar Point concept is well established globall,y having been introduced a few years ago by Habanos S.A., the Cuban-based company responsible for the sales and marketing of Habanos globally. Known as ‘Habanos Points’ outside of the UK, this is a worldwide network of shops recognised by cigar smokers as a destination where a well-chosen and well-balanced range of Havana cigars can be purchased in perfect smoking conditions. Customers will traditionally find a smaller range compared to a Specialist, but the service and storage will remain of the highest standard.
A Havana Cigar Point must not only meet the criteria set by Hunters & Frankau (UK’s sole Cuban cigar importer) to guarantee that only the finest Havana cigars are stored in optimum conditions for sale to cigar enthusiasts, but the principles of English Market Selection (EMS) must also be adhered to.
English Market Selection is a term that has been used in Cuba for over a century to denote the quality of cigars designated for the British market. This designation is the cornerstone of the UK’s long-standing reputation as the global centre for the finest Havana cigars. Every single box and pack of Havana cigars that passes through the Hunters & Frankau warehouse undergoes a thorough inspection process. The seals on each cigar box are cut and the contents are carefully examined to ensure that only the highest quality cigars are released for sale in the UK market.
Fareham Wine Cellar is a great destination for cigar aficionados looking for a wide selection of high-quality Cuban cigars as well as expert advice. Come and browse our selection of cigars
Which Cuban cigar brands can I find at Fareham Wine Cellar?
We stock a wide range of Cuban cigars, including “global brands” like Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo Y Julieta, Partagas, Hoyo de Monterrey and H. Upmann. There are also “portfolio brands” which include famous names such as Trinidad, Bolivar, Punch and Ramon Allones.
In addition to these more famous brands, you will also find some lesser-known Cuban cigar brands like José L. Piedra, Vegueros, Quintero, La Flor de Cano and Por Larranaga.
How does Fareham Wine Cellar ensure cigar quality?
We only buy Cuban cigars from Hunters and Frankau, the official distributor of fine Habanas in the UK. Hunters and Frankau check every box that they take into their warehouse. As soon as we receive untubed cigars, they go straight into one of our humidors to ensure they are stored at the right humidity.
Where can I browse Fareham Wine Cellar’s cigars?
You can find our entire range of cigars online, but please feel free to visit us in person and browse our selection. We are always here to guide you in choosing the perfect Cuban cigar, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned smoker, or whether it is for a special dinner, wedding or milestone event.
