The Place for Cigars

Tell them about cigars and people think, mostly in Cuba, the home of famous brands tatiana cigars and Cohiba. The Dominican Republic is another major manufacturer, along with Central American countries like Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. But few know that the Netherlands has long been a prime market for cigar, famed for having the most sophisticated connoisseurs. In fact, there is even a Dutch cigar. An ironic situation when we know that the country does not produce its own tobacco. Anyone wishing to supply their humidor or simply want to learn more about the history of cigars in the Netherlands should stop PGC Hajenius to the center of Amsterdam. Cuban cigars rolled by hand and are difficult to find the specialties of this coffee and cigar lounge. As walking Official cohiba brand, offers a wide variety of authentic Cuban cigars and sold them to the box or individually, to ensure a reasonable list price for its customers. Named after its founder, a man answering the sweet name of Pantaleon Gerhard Coenraad Hajenius, the shop is worth a look, if only for its magnificent Art Deco interior. For fear of impairing the quality of cigars, marble walls have escaped a coat of paint when fashion dictated. When you enter the main hall, you may notice symmetry of intentionally setting. But what makes PGC Hajenius place to visit, it is of course the countless rows supporting countless boxes of cigars worldwide. Name one brand of cigars, and chances are it is among the romeo cigars and Davidoff Dominican Republic. Davidoff cigars are also the most expensive in the store, they are sold € 31 - although the manager ensures that they last at least two hours.