Abstract
I feel comfortable in saying that Body and Strength are not the same… nor are Flavor and Strength… or Scent and Aroma… or Body and Overall Quality. In the most common parlance of cigar appreciation, each of these terms seems to hold its own distinct, special meaning.

After sorting through the essential ideas and, most importantly, listening carefully to how smokers engage in “cigar speak”… I’ve
found that several common terms are central:

STRENGTH… FLAVOR… BODY…

AROMA… SCENT…

VALUE… OVERALL QUALITY

The most valuable opinions are the ones that help facilitate communications…

…and, this is why I’ve made a project of trying to understand and
compile the most common language of cigars.

I don’t mean to say that it’s a cut and dry, by any means. You will find a wide difference of opinion regarding even the most basic terminology… however, what I have to offer are the mass or average opinions… distilled from discussions with many cigar makers, as well as hundreds of cigar enthusiasts, and the reading of dozens and dozens of books and articles on the subject.

I’ve managed to piece together what I believe is a unified set of cigar tasting terms, and a logical way for them to all work together. I encourage your input, criticism and discussion in its evolution…

Strength
Strength is a measure of nicotine only… it’s a cigar’s “kick.” A very strong cigar delivers a lot of nicotine… examples: the Habanos Bolivar Belicosos Fino, or El Credito’s El Rico Habanos are very strong cigars; and the Dominican Romeo y Julieta Vintage Series are comparatively mild in terms of their strength. Most smokers, even experienced ones, get a nicotine kick or buzz from strong cigars.

Depending on your condition (e.g., thin, over-weight, over-tired, just
ate, empty stomach, drunk, etc., etc.)… a very strong cigar can produce either very pleasant feelings or very unpleasant ones… like feeling “lucid, mildly euphoric and/or energized”… or feeling “dizzy, green, nauseous and sweaty”. That’s nicotine… and it is a cigar’s strength.

Inhaling very strong cigars, even once by accident, should be avoided,
IMO. The nicotine will send you for a loop and likely detract from the overall experience. In fact, inhaling of any tobacco smoke should be avoided all together. FWIW, my detailed survey of nearly 200 ASCers in 1996 found that only 4% of those polled did inhale cigar smoke all the time.

Aside from its heady kick, nicotine can frequently be noted as a peppery or warming tingle on the lips and tongue, even before the cigar is lit. To enhance to your smoking experience, you might want to make a practice of tasting a cigar right before you light it up, for 15 seconds, or so. Just let your lips and tongue moisten the wrapper and the filler in the freshly clipped foot of your cigar… it’s a quick way to judge the strength of the smoke to come… and, you’ll also get an idea of how much of the flavor of the cigar comes from the taste (non-nicotine oils) of the wrapper and clipped foot, as opposed to the smoke itself. (You’ll be surprised how much it is!)

It’s also worth noting that young or “green” cigars (less than 3 months old) are at their peak nicotine concentrations (or strength). While aged cigars seem to mellow out, and loose strength over the years… with cigars 20-30 years old having very little kick (nicotine) left.

I rate a cigar’s “strength” (or nicotine delivery) on a 6-point strength continuum, or scale, as follows:

1. mild (or weak)
2. mild-average
3. average
4. average-strong
5. strong
6. very strong (or, “strong as balls!”)

And, I personally feel that a cigar’s strength (nicotine) is generally not related to the “Overall Quality” (see below). However, stronger cigars have proven to age better and longer… and retain acceptable smoking characteristics for years longer than milder cigars do.

Flavor
A full-flavored cigar (which should not be confused with purposely
flavored cigars, such as vanilla treated cigars like Ornelas, or herb
enhanced blends like the Lars Tetens) is not necessarily a strong cigar. Flavor does not equal strength, even when the cigar is very flavorful. Nicotine does not give tobacco it’s unique tastes or flavors to any significant degree.

Aside from the particular SEED VARIETY (e.g., Cuban Seed, etc.), it’s the SOIL and CLIMATE where the leaf is cultivated that contributes most to a cigar’s distinctive flavors… as does when and how the leaf is harvested and fermented. Other “flavor factors” include: aging, blending, construction, storage and the density, length and girth of a cigar.

Flavor refers specifically to the: NATURE and DEPTH of tastes a cigar
produces on the palate and lips, and sometimes in the nose and throat as well.

The _nature_ of a cigar’s tastes are most often expressed through
adjectives which are used to describe the kind of flavor (and scent/aroma) a cigar gives the impression of (e.g., nutty, coffee, cherry, sweet, salty, apricot, dog sh*t, chocolate, green tobacco, mature tobacco, acidic/fruity, leather, yummy, delicious, etc…. the list goes on and on)… and the _depth_ of that taste or flavor is a matter of degree… it can run the gamut from massive… to very little flavor (and is totally unrelated to the nicotine or strength.)

I’ve come to rate a cigar’s “depth of flavor” (or intensity of taste) on a 6-point flavor depth continuum, or scale, as follows:

1. bland (flat or no flavor to speak of)
2. hints
3. overtones
4. decidedly
5. rich (or full)
6. massive (or gushing)

So, in practice, you would say that a particular cigar had “hints of oak and coffee”; or a different cigar would have a “decided taste of
expresso”; or another might be “massively earthy and yummy.” Essentially, for Flavor descriptors, you combine a depth/intensity
adjective with a flavor/nature adjective.

Time is a third variable in flavor appreciation. The flavor (and it’s intensity) of a fine cigar will change throughout the smoke. Initially the length and girth of a cigar act to filter the smoke, delivering a cooler and less intense experience on the palate. As the cigar burns down, and as the tars build up, collecting and concentrating in a smaller and smaller remnant, the flavors (and strength) evolve and intensify… with the final quarter of your cigar delivering the most complex and dramatic flavors. (And, this can be both good and bad… from sublime to harsh.)

Sometimes you hear smokers say that a cigar is boring. I take this to mean that it’s either bland, or that the flavor does not evolve over the smoke. Just imagine smoking a 9 inch cigar for two-and-a-half-hours (like a fake Monty A)… and, the cigar simply didn’t do anything new as it burned down… now, that’s boring.

And BTW, high quality cigars are never ever boring. In particular, I have enjoyed quite a few very memorable cigars, which I have termed
“chameleons”… because of their keen ability to deliver as many as 5
distinctive taste experiences… each unfolding individually, as the cigar burned down to its nub. Aside from several very expensive brands, I’ve found this most generally in cigars which have been aged the longest… with their smoking experience going from very measured, mild tastes at the light-up, to a lip licking sweet tobacco syrup, by the end. In fact, sometimes I wondered if the cigars were rolled in progressive layers of different leaf blends, to purposely achieve that “chameleon effect.”

So, as I hope you can see, talking about a cigar’s flavor is a big
topic… incorporating: intensity… tastes… evolution… complexity.

Scent, Aroma & Stink
Just a quick sidebar on “cigar smell.” Scent and Aroma are the parts of a cigar that your nose enjoys (or perhaps on occasion, it doesn’t.) What I’d like to point out is the difference between SCENT and AROMA, and what role they play in the taste and enjoyment of a cigar.

The scent of a good cigar is what you imagine the cigar smells like before you light- up. When you open a box of cigars and put it to your nose, and declare, “Ahh, I love that tobacco smell!, or, I love the smell of this humidor”… what you’re talking about is the _scent_ of cigars.

A cigar’s joy begins well before you light up. It begins the moment you select your smoke and luxuriate in that gentle, sweet scent of properly fermented tobacco. Sometimes I’ll just open up my humidor and put my nose in for a few deep whiffs… absolutely delightful, every single time. How many times have you thought that the smell of fresh ground coffee is a pleasure unto itself? Well, the same is true of cigars… so, don’t miss it.

Aroma, on the other hand, is what you smell after you’ve lit up your stogie. It’s what other people will notice first when they walk into a room where smoking is going on.

I find that the aroma of a cigar contributes to its taste in a substantive way. How substantive? To see just how much… go in your backyard when no one’s home some afternoon, and put a clothes pin on your old schnoz… then, go ahead and smoke one of your favorite cigars for about 10-15 minutes. Yes… aroma does make a huge difference. Even if you don’t inhale or French inhale, the aroma of a cigar somehow gets into your nose and works its magic on your taste buds.

So, the lesson here is, when you’re looking for adjectives to help
describe your cigar’s flavor… don’t forget to look in the aroma
department for a few clues. Flavors like earthy, musty or loamy and
cedary, woodsy or leathery… are arguably more than a third due to your cigar’s aroma (with another third from the taste of the wrapper on your tongue and lips, and the final third being the smoke itself on your palate.)

Once you know where to look for a cigar’s flavors, you’ll be
surprised just how different the cigars you smoke actually can taste… and, how well you to be able to describe those elusive tastes and flavors… you know, all the ones you thought were just other people’s over- active imaginations.

Oh, yes… and, to fully understand stink, just leave your cigar butt in the ash tray for a day or two, in a room with little ventilation. There’s nothing good about a cigar butt… except, of course, the memories it might elicit.

One of the worst cigar lessons I ever learned was in my last year of
graduate school, back in the mid-70s. I lit up an expensive cigar, and soon realized that I didn’t really have the time to fully smoke it down… so, being a thrifty guy, I clipped the ash end off, and threw it back in my little humidor to finish the next day. Well, when I opened the box the next day… pee-ewe!!… what a friggin’ stink. That cigar remnant stunk so bad it not only tainted the scent of the other cigars in my humidor… it ruined the humidor itself… and took a week of sitting out in the open sun, to get most of the stink out. Bottom-line: Once smoked… all cigars stink to high hell.

Body
First a word of caution… this is heavily debated territory. I use the
term body to describe the aggregate impression you get while
smoking a cigar. However, Body it does NOT incorporate Overall Quality.
Body is a subjective composite of the combination of:

• FLAVOR (nutty, smoky, coffee, bitter,
  woodsy, sweet, etc.),
• DEPTH of flavor (bland, hints, overtones,
  massive, etc.),
• TEXTURE (creamy, smooth, biting, etc.),
• VOLUME of smoke per puff (thin, generous,
  thick, etc.)
• AFTERTASTE and its persistence on your
  palate (a cigar’s “length” or “finish”),
• and to a much lesser degree, IMO,
  STRENGTH (or nicotine).

A “full bodied cigar” is usually a stronger cigar with masses of flavor,
volumes of smoke and a lingering aftertaste. It is full in so many
dimensions, that many smokers refer to this complex set of sensory
impressions as “lush” or “chewy” or “huge”.

I’ve come to rate a cigar’s Body (or as some say, “Bones”) on a 6-point
body continuum, or scale, as follows:

1. light bodied
2. light/medium bodied
3. medium bodied
4. medium/full bodied
5. full bodied
6. very full bodied… or, robust

However, a full bodied cigar may not necessarily be a high quality

cigar… or, an enjoyable cigar either.

Overall Quality
A high-quality cigar (i.e., its “overall quality”) is one which is
in total balance and generously flavored… at best,
full-bodied, balanced and VERY PLEASANT IN ALL RESPECTS. Most
importantly, it is a reflection of each smoker’s personal set of
expectations and preferences.

To me, a cigar’s overall quality (my overall rating, if you will) is a
function of the depth and nature of flavor/taste, the smoothness vs. bite,
the aroma, burn and coolness, flawless physical construction, scent and
finally, the consistency of all of the above over a full box, or even
better, over several boxes. However, you will surely find others here who
will require a cigar to be strong to be considered of high quality…
that’s a matter of personal taste, and that’s why getting together with a
bunch of dedicated herfers is the best fun of all!
In terms of a continuum (or overall rating system) from a quality
perspective, I have developed a personal evaluation scale, over that past
20 years (borrowing much from how wine is tasted and evaluated). Here’s my
20-point OVERALL QUALITY cigar rating scale, if you’re interested:

JC’s Cigar Rating Scale (for Overall Ratings)

20 = MAGIC.

Possibly one of the 2 or 3 best cigars in the world. It’s worth
missing a mortgage payment to buy a box, if you can find them.

18 = WORLD CLASS.

One of the two best in it’s size category for starters. Perfectly
balanced. One hell of a terrific smoke from its unlit scent right down to
its delicious lingering aftertaste. Leaves you wanting another
immediately.

16 = VERY SPECIAL.

A blow-away smoke.

14 = SPECIAL.

No flaws. Rich, forthcoming, complex tastes and enticing aromas.

12 = VERY PLEASANT.

An above average premium smoke.

10 = PLEASANT.

A cigar good enough to be your regular “house cigar.” It always
delivers enough flavor and satisfaction to remind you just how much you
love cigars.

8 = NICE.

A few tiny flaws. You wouldn’t buy a box.

6 = FAIR.

Noticeable flaws, definitely not a total experience.

4 = UNDISTINGUISHED.

No personality, if all cigars were like this, there wouldn’t be a
cigar industry.

2 = POOR.

Strange flavors, a lousy smoke.

0 = AVOID.

Bane, lethal, sickening, spoiled.

However, a High Quality cigar is not necessarily a good VALUE cigar.

Value… and Beyond!
To many cigar smokers, value is a common denominator, a personal benchmark
of sorts. Value is not the same as cost, however.

Cost simply reflects what people can be convinced to pay for a
cigar… and, more often than not, it is a function of advertising
investment and brand prestige… and, not quality, rarity or manufacturing
expense.

Value is a subjective perception derived from considering the
relationship between Cost and Quality….. the Quality that you yourself
perceive (and no one else!)

Essentially, a great value is simply the best cigar you can buy, at
the lowest price. However, there are plenty of shades of gray in between
great and garbage.

To me, Value is a fun pastime when I’m thinking about cigars… trying to
figure out what the best cigar in the world might be… the best Value,
that is. Once you’ve smoked and “rated” a hundred different cigars,
you’ll be in a better position to begin to discern Value. And, after a
thousand, Value becomes obvious.

Value??? Is that $484 Havana Trinidad a good Value… or, is that $8.30
Dominican Fuente Trinidad a better Value?… or, is that $4.00 Fuente
8-5-8 an even better Value? Is any Cuban cigar a better Value that the
average non-Cuban? Are Hondurans generally better Values than Nicaraguans
or Dominicans? Can any cigar be a Value if it costs over $10?

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Young Americans are picking up cigar smoking in increasing numbers. This growing trend is due in part to big tobacco’s efforts to glamorize cigar smoking and has been reinforced by the movie industry. The portrayal of stars smoking in movies is influential, and often directly aimed at young people.

Many people are under the misconception that smoking a cigar is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking. It is not.

Let’s take a look at some of the facts about the dangers of cigar smoking:

Cigars are Addictive

Nicotine is the addictive ingredient in any tobacco product. Cigars have a high level of nicotine in them; usually many times that of cigarettes. In fact, some premium cigars have as much nicotine in them as an entire pack of cigarettes, or more. If cigar smoke is inhaled, nicotine will enter the bloodstream through the lungs. If not, the nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Cigar smoke dissolves more easily in saliva than cigarette smoke because its composition is alkaline. This allows for quick absorption of nicotine, producing dependence without inhalation.

Cigar Smoking and Cancer

Oral cancer, including cancers of the lip, tongue, mouth and throat

• Esophageal cancer
• Both cigarette and cigar smokers share a similar risk for cancers of the oral cavity and esophagus.
• People who smoke 1 or 2 cigars daily double their risk of oral and esophageal cancer over nonsmokers. Those who smoke 3 to 4 cigars a day increase their risk of oral cancers by 8 times and esophageal cancers by 4 times that of nonsmokers. Risk factors for people who are occasional cigar smokers (less than daily) are not known.
• Lung cancer – the risk is less than that of cigarette smokers, because most people do not inhale cigar smoke. It has been found however, that current and former cigarette smokers are more likely to inhale cigar smoke.
• Cancer of the pancreas
• Cancer of the bladder

Cigar Smoking and Heart Disease

Cigar smoking is hard on the heart. A 25 year long study published in the Journal of American Medical Association reported that cigar smokers may suffer as much as 27 percent more risk than that of nonsmokers for coronary heart disease. The study looked at approximately 18,000 men, between the ages of 30 and 85. Over 1500 of them were cigar smokers, and it was discovered that these people suffered more occurrences of heart disease than did their nonsmoking counterparts.

Cigar Smoking and COPD

Cigar smokers are at an increased risk over nonsmokers for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Most cigar smokers don’t inhale, so the risk of COPD is less than that of cigarette smokers. A U.S. study reports that cigar smokers have up to 45 percent greater risk of COPD than that of nonsmokers.

Cigar Smoking and Early Tooth Loss

There is evidence showing that cigar and pipe smoking may also lead to early tooth loss according to a study published in the January 1999 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers from Boston University followed 690 men over the course of 23 years and concluded that those who smoked cigars were 30 percent more likely to lose their teeth than nonsmokers. Pipe smokers were 60 percent more likely suffer early tooth loss than nonsmokers. Cigar and pipe smokers are also at an increased risk for alveolar bone loss.

Cigar smoking is dangerous. All forms of tobacco have risks associated with them, and cigars are no different. Don’t be fooled. There is no such thing as a risk-free tobacco product.

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At Cigar Aficionado, one of our missions is to educate readers about the finer points of cigar smoking and to provide the most complete and accurate information possible to help smokers further their enjoyment of cigars. We try our best to answer readers’ questions.

In no particular order, here are answers to 10 of the most commonly asked questions about cigar smoking. If you’re new to cigars, you will find this section invaluable, and if you’ve been smoking for years, you may learn some things you had not previously considered.

A. In most cases, the cigars can be saved. Overhumidification is a problem, especially prevalent during summer or in warmer, more sultry climates. But there are ways to combat it, and to ensure that your humidor stays in top shape year-round.

Adding cedar strips to the humidor—you’ll find these in many cigar boxes—will help maintain optimum moisture levels. Put a strip or two on the bottom of the humidor, a strip in the middle, and another on top, and you’ll watch the humidity reading drop as the cedar absorbs the humidor’s extra moisture. Just keep an eye on the cigars, and add or remove cedar until you’ve reached the desired humidification.

The one thing you should not do is simply leave the lid of the humidor open—this can lead to wild fluctuations in humidity, and turn cigars that are too moist into dried-out cigars in a short time. Another thing to consider is the number of cigars in your humidor; if you have a very large box containing few cigars, the smokes may absorb more than their proper share of humidity.

A. Wedge cutters were conceived decades ago, when the average cigar was much thinner than it is today. They were designed to open up a larger opening to channel the smoke, which is a consideration for lonsdales and coronas but generally not an issue for thicker cigars such as robustos. As a general rule, we prefer guillotines, as cigars cut with wedge cutters can accumulate tars that do not build up when using a straight cut. Also, wedge cutters tend to be imprecise in comparison with straight cutters, and you run the risk of damaging the cigar.

The third type of cutter that has become popular is the bullet, or lance, cutter. This type of cutter makes a circular hole in the head of the cigar, and it, too, has its drawbacks. First, it is easy to pierce the cigar too deeply, creating a tunnel near the head that makes the cigar burn hot. Also, as with a wedge cutter, the bullet hole left in the cigar’s head allows tars to build up near the mouth of the smoker, frequently altering or souring the cigar’s taste.

If the substance has a whitish color and can be easily dusted off the cigars without leaving residue, fear not. What you have in this case is “plume” (also called bloom), a natural occurrence caused by the cigars’ sweating off some of the oils that are inherent to tobacco. Just dust off the cigars prior to smoking them.

If, however, the residue is more of a bluish color and leaves a stain on the wrapper when you dust it off, the cigars are the victims of mold. Mold is frequently caused by high temperature and humidity levels, so keeping your humidor near the optimal 70 degree/70 percent humidity mark will help avoid this problem. Also, mold can be caused by not using distilled water in your humidification device, so know what sort of water you are using.

Beetles cause one of the most devastating problems found in humidors because they can quickly decimate a cigar supply and are difficult to combat. Beetle larvae are microscopic and occur naturally in tobacco, and, despite the quality control efforts of manufacturers, are frequently in cigars that make it to market. Once the temperature reaches 72 degrees, the beetles can hatch; they crawl through the cigars, creating those small round holes that essentially destroy a once-good smoke. But they can be combated by keeping a vigilant watch on your humidor’s temperature, and perhaps by installing a beetle trap in your humidor. In addition, beetle larvae can be killed by freezing the cigars. Just put them in your freezer for three days, then move them into the fridge for one day. After you’ve frozen the cigars, though, take care to slowly acclimate them to rehumidification, lest the wrappers on the cigars crack

Other bugs you may occasionally run into are wood mites—small, white insects that are often the result of opening a fresh wooden box of cigars. The good news is that these mites won’t harm the cigars, and they don’t live long enough to seriously damage your humidor.

Box pressing is a stylistic decision, and it neither makes a cigar better nor worse than a round cigar. Lots of people favor the feel of a box-pressed smoke, and some manufacturers feel box pressing can correct potential construction flaws. But it is an aesthetic decision as to whether you prefer this style of cigar. Box pressing says nothing about the quality of the cigar, nor of the person who smokes it.

Many collectors choose to age their cigars in boxes, keeping like cigars together. Also, it’s a good idea to age cigars at a slightly lower temperature and humidity level than normal, and then to move the aged smokes to a desktop humidor when you’re ready to begin smoking them.

Many cigar brands, especially Cuban brands, are available in cabinet presentation, where the cigars are banded together with a ribbon in a format that makes them ideal for aging and long-term storage. While aging boxed cigars is certainly acceptable, these cabinet-packed smokes make even more attractive aging candidates, and therefore frequently command higher prices at auction.

Cellophane serves several purposes on a cigar—in states that require each cigar to have a warning label, it makes this notification much easier to accomplish, and it prevents damage to the cigars from excessive handling in cigar shops. But once you’ve bought the cigar and are placing it in your humidor, we recommend you remove the cellophane. Cellophane will prevent humidity from reaching the cigar, and you’ll find the cigars will respond to humidification better if the overwrap has been removed. The same holds true for cigar tubes, whether glass or aluminum; these tubes will completely close off a cigar to humidification if left on. However, if you intend to transport your cigars \(such as in a coat pocket\), it may be a good idea to keep a few tubes or cellophane overwraps handy to protect the cigars during transport.

As far as bands are concerned, it’s a matter of personal preference. Some people like to remove them, but when possible, we generally choose to keep the bands on \(outside of our tasting procedures, of course\). First, it makes identifying the cigars much easier, and it also prevents inadvertent damage to the cigar’s wrapper that can occur while removing the band.

It’s probably not your best option. We suggest using wooden matches or, better yet, strips of cedar called spills. These will light your cigar without imparting to it the taste or odor of the oil found in lighter fluid. If you wish to use a lighter for your cigars, we recommend one that uses butane as its fuel, as these types of lighters are odorless. However, some smokers insist on using their old Zippo lighters, which may have sentimental value. If you’re one of these people, just make sure that when lighting your cigar, the flame of the Zippo does not touch the cigar’s foot. Once the cigar is lit, you may also choose to give the cigar one (and only one) outward puff, to clear it of any impurities caused by the lighter fluid.

Your grandfather probably started doing this decades ago, when cigars were shipped drier and humidification technology was not what it is today. Dipping the cigars in those years helped impart moisture to a dry cigar. Today, however, cigars are generally shipped and stored in optimally humidified conditions, and dipping a cigar in Cognac or rum will only serve to make your cigar soggy. What’s more, the smoke will not taste like what it was dipped in, another reason we strongly recommend leaving the Cognac or rum in a glass, and enjoying it alongside your cigars.

The golden rule here is that a cigar is done whenever you’re no longer enjoying it. But as a general maxim, we smoke our cigars about half to two-thirds of the way down. The reason is that a cigar gets hotter and more powerful the further down you smoke it, and its flavor changes as tars and moisture build up near the cigar’s head. Smoke it too far, and you risk ruining the great flavor you’ve been enjoying. But this is simply a suggestion—if you’re still enjoying the cigar as its lit end is about to burn your fingertips, go right on smoking it. Cigar smoking, after all, is about enjoyment.

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Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Alsace, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Chile and Argentina etc. are well represented in this Clark Wine Shop.

For more information, email Wine@Yats-International.com or visit http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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Counterfeit cigars in Cuba too
The counterfeit cigar is also a problem in Cuba. The only way to get true cigars is to buy them at the official stores. Indeed, Havana hides many workshops producing counterfeits cigars and a huge network of retailers. Practically all the cigars resulting from these parallel networks are imitations.

Non-official Havana cigars made in the factory
Good to know: In Cuba, each torcedor can roll cigars for his personal use on his own time. He can do this at work and with his own tobacco. Thus, you could buy a box directly from a torcedor, at the entrance of the factory, and get counterfeit cigars.

How good or bad is an imitation?
A counterfeit cigar will not be inevitably bad; You can find various qualities on the parallel market. Some are not smokable, stuffed with paper and reject material, or quite simply badly rolled, and others can be done with cuban tobacco and of good quality.

The cost of a counterfeit cigar
Should you travel to Cuba or elsewhere, if you plan to buy cigars directly from someone at a very (too) attractive price, and through the non official market, the point is to buy these cigars for what they are (most probably imitations) and pay for your box accordingly. If you pay 30 $US a box, then okay, that’s a good deal.

Why does a counterfeit cigar in Cuba should be different than official Havana cigars?
Just like some prestigious French wines, the Havana is the result of complex procedures and know-how. In all this process, let’s just mention the selection of particular tobaccos by the expert of the factory, blend of 3 types of leaves (ligero, seco and volado) in a way that will give to the cigar its identity and a taste in conformity with the brand.

If I could have the opportunuty to take care of a single vine in the best French vineyard, I would not for sure produce an exceptionnal wine, even with the best conditions. The same applies to the counterfeit cigars in Cuba: You could find there some suitable and even tasty cigars, but keep in mind that they will be completely different than the brand printed on the box.

Yes you can buy some Cohiba, Montecristo or whatever from the grey market, but do not pay more than 20 or 30$ a box (and definitely not 300$!). Smoke your cigars for what they are: modest (and maybe interesting) cigars but not Espendidos.

Source: http://www.shortcut-cigars.com/en/content/counterfeit_cigars.html

Clark Wine Center was built in 2003 by Hong Kong-based Yats International Leisure Philippines to become the largest wine shop in Philippines supplying Asia’s wine lovers with fine vintage wines at attractive prices. Today, this wine shop in Clark Philippines offers over 2000 selections of fine wines from all major wine regions in the world. As a leading wine supplier in Philippines, Pampanga’s Clark Wine Center offers an incomparable breadth of vintages, wines from back vintages spanning over 50 years. Clark Wine Center is located in Pampanga Clark Freeport Zone adjacent to Angeles City, just 25 minutes from Subic and 45 minutes from Manila.

Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Alsace, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Chile and Argentina etc. are well represented in this Clark Wine Shop.

For more information, email Wine@Yats-International.com or visit http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Who Makes Montecristo Cigars?

Altadis USA is a subsidiary of its parent company located in Spain, and is the largest cigar company in the United States. Altadis makes many popular brands such as:

• Montecristo (Buy Direct)
• Romeo y Julieta (Buy Direct)
• Don Diego (Buy Direct)
• H. Upmann (Buy Direct)
• Dutch Masters** (Buy Direct)
• El Producto** (Buy Direct)
• Muriel** (Buy Direct)

** Indicates machine made cigars.

The above list is by no means complete, as numerous other brands are also produced by Altadis.

Who Makes Macanudo Cigars?

General Cigar, a subsidiary of Swedish Match, is the maker of:

• Macanudo (Buy Direct)
• Punch (Buy Direct)
• Partagas (Buy Direct)
• Cohiba (Buy Direct)
• White Owl** (Buy Direct)
• Garcia y Vega** (Buy Direct)

** Indicates machine made cigars.

Many other familiar brands are also made by Swedish Match. Although Altadis is the largest company in terms of total cigars, Swedish Match is the market leader in the United States for premium cigars, with Macanudo being the top selling premium brand. The bulk of cigar sales for Altadis are comprised of machine made cigars.

Smoking or Investing in Cigars

Unless you intend to invest in a cigar company, it probably doesn’t matter who is running the corporation or where the company is headquartered. What is more important is how the tobacco is grown and processed, and how the cigars are constructed. If you like the way a cigar tastes, feels, smells, draws, burns, and looks, then that’s the bottom line. As long as great cigars are available at reasonable prices, does it really matter if they are made by a small family-owned company or a large conglomerate? I think there is room for both, and everything in between.

Source: http://cigars.about.com/od/howcigarsaremade/a/cigarmakers.htm

Clark Wine Center was built in 2003 by Hong Kong-based Yats International Leisure Philippines to become the largest wine shop in Philippines supplying Asia’s wine lovers with fine vintage wines at attractive prices. Today, this wine shop in Clark Philippines offers over 2000 selections of fine wines from all major wine regions in the world. As a leading wine supplier in Philippines, Pampanga’s Clark Wine Center offers an incomparable breadth of vintages, wines from back vintages spanning over 50 years. Clark Wine Center is located in Pampanga Clark Freeport Zone adjacent to Angeles City, just 25 minutes from Subic and 45 minutes from Manila.

Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Alsace, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Chile and Argentina etc. are well represented in this Clark Wine Shop.

This is one of the frequently visited places for wine lovers from Manila and Angeles City to buy international wines in Pampanga.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila

Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center

Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building

Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,

Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023

0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.yatsleisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

There are many special times that are conducive to celebrating with a fine cigar. Here is our very own Top 10 List of special occasions for smoking cigars.

1. Weddings – Especially Your Own

Weddings are the best occasions for smoking cigars. Celebrate with family and friends, and smoke any kind of cigar, even the machine made cigars wrapped in “Just Married” cellophane wrappers. Weddings make for the best photo opportunities, with cigars in hand (and mouth).

2. Birth of a Baby

A close second to weddings, it is customary for the new father to pass around cigars to family and friends. Like weddings, machine made cigars wrapped in “It’s a Boy” or “It’s a Girl” cellophane wrappers will do just fine.

3. New Job, Promotion or Major Accomplishment

It is time to celebrate one of life’s milestones by firing up a fine stogie.

4. New Year’s Eve

An old year is almost over, better kiss it goodbye with a premium hand rolled cigar. A new year is about begin, better start it off right with a premium hand rolled cigar.

5. While Gambling

Not just the mandatory cigars required at poker games, but also while enjoying those free cocktails when playing blackjack or the slots at a casino.

6. Your Birthday

It’s your day, do whatever you want, as long as you celebrate.

7. While Enjoying an Aesthetic Experience

Smoking a cigar will enhance and prolong an aesthetic experience. Do you remember that movie about a Vacation starring Chevy Chase, the one where he and his family visited the Grand Canyon on their trip west? They drove all that way to get there, then after taking just a quick look he says something like: Well, there it is, then they drive away. With a view like that, you have to stop and smell the cigar smoke.

8. After Thanksgiving Dinner

After enjoying the biggest meal of the year, you need to relax with a fine cigar and a dessert drink to help digest all that food.

9. It’s the Weekend!

It’s time to celebrate, relax, and just enjoy a smoke.

10. The Fourth of July

Celebrate your freedom, that is what cigar smoking is all about. Besides, a lit cigar is the best way to ignite fireworks.

Wine is becoming increasingly popular in Manila and other cities in the Philippines. Wine lovers in Manila travel to the north to visit Clark, Pampanga to shop for good and rate vintage wines at good duty-free prices. The most frequently visited liquor shop in Manila and wine shop in Pampanga is Clark Wine Center. This highly recommended wine shop located outside Manila near Angeles City, Pampanga in North Luzon is known for offering a great selection of fine vintage wine that is good quality and good value for money also.

This well-known wine shop is a famous shopping destination for wine enthusiasts in Manila and wine lovers from other cities in Asia including Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Osaka and Tokyo.

Famous Philippines wine supplier known for its line of fine vintage wines, Yats Wine Cellars was established in 2000 to address the requirement of a growing population of wine enthusiasts in the Philippines. This 5-star wine shop caters to the discerning client who requires these qualities in their wines: (1) excellent value, (2) large selection of labels and vintages to choose from and (3) wines properly aged for full enjoyment.

Public wine tastings are held from time to time in Clark and sometimes in Manila. Tickets range from p500 to p1500 for these themed events that are professionally run –no wine merchants sponsorship, pushy salesmen or tacky banners to ruin the evening. Each ticket contains a certain number of stubs that can be redeemed for a tasting pour of a wine among those on a line-up which often contains wines that are quite old and expensive.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

It is important to choose the proper drink to accompany a fine cigar, especially the medium and full flavored cigars. A strong cigar will overpower a light drink, such as a margarita or a light beer. However, a beer may go just fine with a mild cigar. Our list of drinks was constructed to accompany any cigar. These drinks will enhance the flavor of mild sticks, and not be overpowered by full flavored stogies.

1. Coffee Drinks

There are many variations and types of coffee drinks, including those which are non-alcoholic (such as Cappuccino, Cafe Mocha, Cafe con Leche, and Cuban Coffee). However, we are lumping them all into this one category. To recommend only one, try coffee with Irish Cream. It tastes great, and will greatly enhance your cigar smoking experience. And when using Bailey’s, there’s really no need to add sugar or cream. Delicious!

2. Porto – Late Bottled Vintage

There are many different types and brands of port or “porto”. Regardless of the brand, the Late Bottled Vintage is great with cigars. Vintage porto is even better, but it is more expensive, will not last long after opened, and must be properly decanted before serving. Porto is considered to be a fortified red wine (contains brandy), and is made in Portugal. It has a somewhat sweet taste that makes for a great dessert drink and even a better companion to a fine cigar.

3. Kahlua Drinks

Kahlua drinks go great with cigars. As with coffee drinks, there are many variations, such as the Black Russian, Mud Slide and Nutty Irishman. To recommend just one, try smoking a cigar with a White Russian, which contains Kahlua, vodka, and cream.

4. Scotch

Many consider scotch to be the best drink to accompany a cigar, especially a single malt scotch. Scotch on the rocks, or just straight up, will not be overpowered by a strong cigar. However, like some full flavored cigars, scotch can be an acquired taste.

5. Stinger

A mixture of creme de menthe and brandy, this drink is considered by some to be a classic. A variation of the recipe uses vodka instead of brandy. This cocktail is severed with cigars at several hot spots in New York and elsewhere.

6. Martini

Martinis come in many different flavors these days, but they all have one thing in common, they all contain lots of alcohol, which holds up very well with full flavored cigars.

7. India Pale Ale

Beer drinkers should usually pair a mild cigar with their favorite draft, but an India Pale Ale can accompany almost any cigar, even the fuller flavored sticks. According to Bryce Eddings, About.com’s Guide to Beer, “Few beers have the stuff to stand up to a cigar and are not overwhelmed but the bitter hops in an IPA can shine brightly with a cigar”.

Clark Wine Center was built in 2003 by Hong Kong-based Yats International Leisure Philippines to become the largest wine shop in Philippines supplying Asia’s wine lovers with fine vintage wines at attractive prices. Today, this wine shop in Clark Philippines offers over 2000 selections of fine wines from all major wine regions in the world. As a leading wine supplier in Philippines, Pampanga’s Clark Wine Center offers an incomparable breadth of vintages, wines from back vintages spanning over 50 years. Clark Wine Center is located in Pampanga Clark Freeport Zone adjacent to Angeles City, just 25 minutes from Subic and 45 minutes from Manila.

Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Alsace, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Chile and Argentina etc. are well represented in this Clark Wine Shop.

The wines of Yats Wine Cellars are designed for the matured wine lovers looking for wines that are interesting, not necessarily impressive, and at a fair price that is usually below those of a comparable big names, and from a matured vintage from 20 years or older. There are over 2000 selections of wine at Yats that fit that description.

If Philippines is part of an upcoming travel and holiday plan, wine lovers might want to visit Clark Freeport Zone just 70 minutes from Manila. This bustling new city that is slated to replace Manila as the new capital of the Philippines has the largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center. Vintages span over a century and the selection of old- and new-world wines covers all major wine regions are all available at this top-rated wine shop near Manila. Pampanga Philippines is a fast growing province. Growth in major cities such as San Fernando, Angeles City and Clark Freeport Zone has given rise to a strong demand for luxury goods, upscale dining and quality living. Absence of a good wine shop for fine vintage wine has caused considerable inconvenience to the affluent community which is forced to drive down to Manila to purchase their wines.

Yats Wine Cellars is generally regarded by Asian and Philippines wine lovers as the best wine supplier in the Philippines. This Wine Shop in Clark Philippines releases very rare wines for wine lovers in Asia.

Wine lovers from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia travel to Philippines Clark Freeport to purchase these limited rare bottles of fine vintage wine.

Leading Philippines wine supplier known for its line of fine vintage wines, Yats Wine Cellars was established in 2000 to address the requirement of a growing population of wine enthusiasts in the Philippines. Yats Wine Cellars caters to the discerning client who requires these qualities in their wines: (1) excellent value, (2) large selection of labels and vintages to choose from and (3) wines properly aged for full enjoyment.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Many people are under the misconception that smoking a cigar is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking. It is not.

Let’s take a look at some of the facts about the dangers of cigar smoking:

Cigars are Addictive

Nicotine is the addictive ingredient in any tobacco product. Cigars have a high level of nicotine in them; usually many times that of cigarettes. In fact, some premium cigars have as much nicotine in them as an entire pack of cigarettes, or more. If cigar smoke is inhaled, nicotine will enter the bloodstream through the lungs. If not, the nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Cigar smoke dissolves more easily in saliva than cigarette smoke because its composition is alkaline. This allows for quick absorption of nicotine, producing dependence without inhalation.

Cigar Smoking and Cancer

Oral cancer, including cancers of the lip, tongue, mouth and throat

• Esophageal cancer
• Both cigarette and cigar smokers share a similar risk for cancers of the oral cavity and esophagus.
• People who smoke 1 or 2 cigars daily double their risk of oral and esophageal cancer over nonsmokers. Those who smoke 3 to 4 cigars a day increase their risk of oral cancers by 8 times and esophageal cancers by 4 times that of nonsmokers. Risk factors for people who are occasional cigar smokers (less than daily) are not known.
• Lung cancer – the risk is less than that of cigarette smokers, because most people do not inhale cigar smoke. It has been found however, that current and former cigarette smokers are more likely to inhale cigar smoke.
• Cancer of the pancreas
• Cancer of the bladder

Cigar Smoking and Heart Disease

Cigar smoking is hard on the heart. A 25 year long study published in the Journal of American Medical Association reported that cigar smokers may suffer as much as 27 percent more risk than that of nonsmokers for coronary heart disease. The study looked at approximately 18,000 men, between the ages of 30 and 85. Over 1500 of them were cigar smokers, and it was discovered that these people suffered more occurrences of heart disease than did their nonsmoking counterparts.

Cigar Smoking and COPD

Cigar smokers are at an increased risk over nonsmokers for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Most cigar smokers don’t inhale, so the risk of COPD is less than that of cigarette smokers. A U.S. study reports that cigar smokers have up to 45 percent greater risk of COPD than that of nonsmokers.

Cigar Smoking and Early Tooth Loss

There is evidence showing that cigar and pipe smoking may also lead to early tooth loss according to a study published in the January 1999 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers from Boston University followed 690 men over the course of 23 years and concluded that those who smoked cigars were 30 percent more likely to lose their teeth than nonsmokers. Pipe smokers were 60 percent more likely suffer early tooth loss than nonsmokers. Cigar and pipe smokers are also at an increased risk for alveolar bone loss.

Cigar smoking is dangerous. All forms of tobacco have risks associated with them, and cigars are no different. Don’t be fooled. There is no such thing as a risk-free tobacco product.

Leading Philippines Wine Supplier Yats Wine Cellars based in Clark Philippines with outlets in Angeles City, Subic Freeport and Manila Philippines has been not only a wine shop for fine wines covering all major wine regions but also a source of reliable and useful information about wine, wine appreciation, wine accessories, wine and health, food and wine pairing and all other matters relating to wine and its appreciation. This Philippines Clark Freeport based Wine Supplier and Wine Shop frequently holds public wine tasting events in Pampana Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Subic Bay area, Makati, Fort Bonifacio and other areas in Philippines capital city Manila. Private Wine events such as private wine tasting and private wine dinners are also designed and organized for private clientele for their wine loving guests.

This wine shop in Angeles Clark Philippines is also renowned for a very unique product called Vintage Beer which many characterize as “Champagne beer” because it comes in a bottle with a Champagne stopper and metal restrainer. Vintage beers are top-of-the-line luxury beers bottle-conditioned for a slow fermentation to take place inside the bottle, a process that is very similar to Champagne which is designed to not only create the bubbles but also for an amazing complexity and depth of flavors.

For fans of Port and Sauternes, this wine shop in Clark Pampanga has a large selection of vintage port, Sauternes and Barsac as well as Eiswein/Icewine from Austria and Germany. Likewise, there is a good selection of Vintage Champagne at the wine shoppers’ disposal in the cellars of this wine shop in Clark Pampanga.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.yatsleisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Mild cigars are recommended for beginners, since the more full-flavored cigars would most likely taste too strong (or just plain bad) to a new smoker. Mild cigars are also the least expensive, so you won’t have to worry about ruining an expensive cigar by lighting it incorrectly, or by cutting too much off the closed end.

Inspect the Cigar

Once you have determined which type of cigar(s) to purchase, then gently squeeze the cigar to determine if there are any hard or soft spots. You don’t want to take a chance on buying a cigar with a bad draw, or worse yet, one that is plugged and not smokeable. Tip: Reputable tobacconists will usually replace a plugged cigar. Also, inspect the wrapper for cracks or discolorations.

Protect & Smoke

If you do not yet own a humidor, do not buy more cigars than you can smoke within a couple of days, and make sure to leave them in their cellophane packaging (if applicable) until you’re ready to smoke. Never leave an unprotected cigar exposed to the elements, as it will quickly dry out. You can temporarily store cigars in a Tupperware or similar container.

How to cut a cigar

The closed end (or head) of a cigar is the end that you put into your mouth, but you have to cut it, first. When a cigar is hand rolled, a cap is put on the head of the cigar to keep it from unraveling and drying out. A cigar should not be cut until you are ready to smoke. There are three styles of cuts, and several types of cutters, but the straight cut made with a guillotine cutter is the most common. Hold the cigar with one hand and the guillotine with the other, then insert the head of the cigar into the guillotine and cut into the cap, usually about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch down. If the head of the cigar is shaped like a cone, then cut into the cone, but not quite at the widest part. In any case, do not cut into the body of the cigar. That would cause the wrapper to unravel, and ruin your smoking experience.

No Cigar Cutter?

The most primitive way of cutting the head of a cigar with absolutely no tools is to bite it with your teeth. This is a last resort, and should never be done with an expensive premium cigar, as the cigar is much more valuable than a basic cutter. Biting a cigar, or otherwise cutting it improperly, will cause the wrapper to unravel, and could even damage the binder and filler tobacco inside. If available, use a sharp knife and a cutting board, or a pair of sharp scissors. You can also use a pen or pencil to punch a hole in the cap. If the cigar costs more than $5, do not cut it until you have a cigar cutter. It will be worth the wait.

How to light a cigar

After being cut, the cigar is now ready for lighting. Butane lighters or wooden matches are recommended. It is important not to introduce chemicals or other flavors or substances into the cigar as it is being lit (never use a scented candle). There are many types of lighters on the market, but butane torch lighters work the best outdoors, especially on a breezy day.

Puff and Rotate

Light your lighter with one hand, then grip your cigar around the band (or about an inch or two from the head) using your thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger (if necessary), and place in your mouth. Position the end of your cigar just above the top of the flame, being careful not to let the cigar actually touch the flame. Begin puffing on the cigar, then slowly begin to rotate the cigar while continuing to puff. Depending on the size of the cigar, you may have to continue puffing while rotating the open end above the flame for at least 10 to 20 seconds (sometimes longer,) until the tobacco around the outer rim begins to glow, and the smoke begins to easily draw.

How to Smoke and Enjoy your cigar

Now that your cigar is all fired up, it’s time to smoke and enjoy it. Continue to puff and rotate about every 30 to 60 seconds. Do NOT inhale the smoke, just taste it in your mouth and blow it out. If you smoke a cigar too fast, it will burn hot and ruin the flavor. If you smoke too slow, it will go out and you will have to keep relighting. Since most hand rolled cigars are made with long filler, you will not have to flick the ashes until they are at least ½ to one inch long, depending on the cigar (and any wind conditions, if you are outdoors). You can smoke a cigar as far down as you wish, depending on the taste.

Drinks to Accompany a Cigar Are Important

Other than the taste and draw of the cigar itself, the drink chosen to accompany a cigar is the second most important factor that will affect your enjoyment of the smoking experience. If comparing different cigars, always make sure to have the same drink. Many drinks are compatible with mild cigars, but as you move up to medium and full flavored cigars, it is important to choose a drink that will not be overpowered by the flavor of the cigar. Coffee drinks, port, scotch, brandy, and most drinks made with Kahlua can accompany any cigar.

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Source: http://cigars.about.com/od/howtomaximizeenjoyment/ss/0062402.htm

Clark Wine Center is more than a wine shop to people living in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone. Clark’s wine shop is also a popular venue for parties and family gatherings. Conveniently located on the main highway of Clark Philippines, it is accessible to guests from Manila, Subic, Pampanga, Angeles City and of course those who live and work in Clark. Aside from the 2-storey wine shop which also has a nice roof deck lawn for small party of up to 80 people as well as an indoor wine tasting room which accommodates up to 60 comfortably, this wine store called Clark Wine Center also has one hectare of picnic grounds surrounding it.

Best birthday gift to send to someone living in the Philippines is a nice bottle of wine from Yats Wine Cellars. Delivery of birthday wine can made to Manila, Angeles City Pampanga, Clark Philippines and Subic.

Wine Shop Manila offers best luxurious beers in Philippines called Vintage Beer.
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This Manila Wine Shop is the largest wine shop in Philippines. This is the wine shop to go for fine vintage wines, not just the big names like Lafite, Latour, Petrus, Cristal, Krug, Grange, Vega Sicilia and Sassicaia. This wine shop in Manila offers many excellent vintage wine for under p4,000, even for some that are 20-30 year old from St. Emilion and Pomerol.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

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Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.yatsleisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

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After sorting through the essential ideas and, most importantly, listening carefully to how smokers engage in “cigar speak”… I’ve
found that several common terms are central:

STRENGTH… FLAVOR… BODY…

AROMA… SCENT…

VALUE… OVERALL QUALITY

The most valuable opinions are the ones that help facilitate communications…

…and, this is why I’ve made a project of trying to understand and
compile the most common language of cigars.

I don’t mean to say that it’s a cut and dry, by any means. You will find a wide difference of opinion regarding even the most basic terminology… however, what I have to offer are the mass or average opinions… distilled from discussions with many cigar makers, as well as hundreds of cigar enthusiasts, and the reading of dozens and dozens of books and articles on the subject.

I’ve managed to piece together what I believe is a unified set of cigar tasting terms, and a logical way for them to all work together. I encourage your input, criticism and discussion in its evolution…

Strength
Strength is a measure of nicotine only… it’s a cigar’s “kick.” A very strong cigar delivers a lot of nicotine… examples: the Habanos Bolivar Belicosos Fino, or El Credito’s El Rico Habanos are very strong cigars; and the Dominican Romeo y Julieta Vintage Series are comparatively mild in terms of their strength. Most smokers, even experienced ones, get a nicotine kick or buzz from strong cigars.

Depending on your condition (e.g., thin, over-weight, over-tired, just
ate, empty stomach, drunk, etc., etc.)… a very strong cigar can produce either very pleasant feelings or very unpleasant ones… like feeling “lucid, mildly euphoric and/or energized”… or feeling “dizzy, green, nauseous and sweaty”. That’s nicotine… and it is a cigar’s strength.

Inhaling very strong cigars, even once by accident, should be avoided,
IMO. The nicotine will send you for a loop and likely detract from the overall experience. In fact, inhaling of any tobacco smoke should be avoided all together. FWIW, my detailed survey of nearly 200 ASCers in 1996 found that only 4% of those polled did inhale cigar smoke all the time.

Aside from its heady kick, nicotine can frequently be noted as a peppery or warming tingle on the lips and tongue, even before the cigar is lit. To enhance to your smoking experience, you might want to make a practice of tasting a cigar right before you light it up, for 15 seconds, or so. Just let your lips and tongue moisten the wrapper and the filler in the freshly clipped foot of your cigar… it’s a quick way to judge the strength of the smoke to come… and, you’ll also get an idea of how much of the flavor of the cigar comes from the taste (non-nicotine oils) of the wrapper and clipped foot, as opposed to the smoke itself. (You’ll be surprised how much it is!)

It’s also worth noting that young or “green” cigars (less than 3 months old) are at their peak nicotine concentrations (or strength). While aged cigars seem to mellow out, and loose strength over the years… with cigars 20-30 years old having very little kick (nicotine) left.

I rate a cigar’s “strength” (or nicotine delivery) on a 6-point strength continuum, or scale, as follows:

1. mild (or weak)
2. mild-average
3. average
4. average-strong
5. strong
6. very strong (or, “strong as balls!”)

And, I personally feel that a cigar’s strength (nicotine) is generally not related to the “Overall Quality” (see below). However, stronger cigars have proven to age better and longer… and retain acceptable smoking characteristics for years longer than milder cigars do.

Flavor
A full-flavored cigar (which should not be confused with purposely
flavored cigars, such as vanilla treated cigars like Ornelas, or herb
enhanced blends like the Lars Tetens) is not necessarily a strong cigar. Flavor does not equal strength, even when the cigar is very flavorful. Nicotine does not give tobacco it’s unique tastes or flavors to any significant degree.

Aside from the particular SEED VARIETY (e.g., Cuban Seed, etc.), it’s the SOIL and CLIMATE where the leaf is cultivated that contributes most to a cigar’s distinctive flavors… as does when and how the leaf is harvested and fermented. Other “flavor factors” include: aging, blending, construction, storage and the density, length and girth of a cigar.

Flavor refers specifically to the: NATURE and DEPTH of tastes a cigar
produces on the palate and lips, and sometimes in the nose and throat as well.

The _nature_ of a cigar’s tastes are most often expressed through
adjectives which are used to describe the kind of flavor (and scent/aroma) a cigar gives the impression of (e.g., nutty, coffee, cherry, sweet, salty, apricot, dog sh*t, chocolate, green tobacco, mature tobacco, acidic/fruity, leather, yummy, delicious, etc…. the list goes on and on)… and the _depth_ of that taste or flavor is a matter of degree… it can run the gamut from massive… to very little flavor (and is totally unrelated to the nicotine or strength.)

I’ve come to rate a cigar’s “depth of flavor” (or intensity of taste) on a 6-point flavor depth continuum, or scale, as follows:

1. bland (flat or no flavor to speak of)
2. hints
3. overtones
4. decidedly
5. rich (or full)
6. massive (or gushing)

So, in practice, you would say that a particular cigar had “hints of oak and coffee”; or a different cigar would have a “decided taste of
expresso”; or another might be “massively earthy and yummy.” Essentially, for Flavor descriptors, you combine a depth/intensity
adjective with a flavor/nature adjective.

Time is a third variable in flavor appreciation. The flavor (and it’s intensity) of a fine cigar will change throughout the smoke. Initially the length and girth of a cigar act to filter the smoke, delivering a cooler and less intense experience on the palate. As the cigar burns down, and as the tars build up, collecting and concentrating in a smaller and smaller remnant, the flavors (and strength) evolve and intensify… with the final quarter of your cigar delivering the most complex and dramatic flavors. (And, this can be both good and bad… from sublime to harsh.)

Sometimes you hear smokers say that a cigar is boring. I take this to mean that it’s either bland, or that the flavor does not evolve over the smoke. Just imagine smoking a 9 inch cigar for two-and-a-half-hours (like a fake Monty A)… and, the cigar simply didn’t do anything new as it burned down… now, that’s boring.

And BTW, high quality cigars are never ever boring. In particular, I have enjoyed quite a few very memorable cigars, which I have termed
“chameleons”… because of their keen ability to deliver as many as 5
distinctive taste experiences… each unfolding individually, as the cigar burned down to its nub. Aside from several very expensive brands, I’ve found this most generally in cigars which have been aged the longest… with their smoking experience going from very measured, mild tastes at the light-up, to a lip licking sweet tobacco syrup, by the end. In fact, sometimes I wondered if the cigars were rolled in progressive layers of different leaf blends, to purposely achieve that “chameleon effect.”

So, as I hope you can see, talking about a cigar’s flavor is a big
topic… incorporating: intensity… tastes… evolution… complexity.

Scent, Aroma & Stink
Just a quick sidebar on “cigar smell.” Scent and Aroma are the parts of a cigar that your nose enjoys (or perhaps on occasion, it doesn’t.) What I’d like to point out is the difference between SCENT and AROMA, and what role they play in the taste and enjoyment of a cigar.

The scent of a good cigar is what you imagine the cigar smells like before you light- up. When you open a box of cigars and put it to your nose, and declare, “Ahh, I love that tobacco smell!, or, I love the smell of this humidor”… what you’re talking about is the _scent_ of cigars.

A cigar’s joy begins well before you light up. It begins the moment you select your smoke and luxuriate in that gentle, sweet scent of properly fermented tobacco. Sometimes I’ll just open up my humidor and put my nose in for a few deep whiffs… absolutely delightful, every single time. How many times have you thought that the smell of fresh ground coffee is a pleasure unto itself? Well, the same is true of cigars… so, don’t miss it.

Aroma, on the other hand, is what you smell after you’ve lit up your stogie. It’s what other people will notice first when they walk into a room where smoking is going on.

I find that the aroma of a cigar contributes to its taste in a substantive way. How substantive? To see just how much… go in your backyard when no one’s home some afternoon, and put a clothes pin on your old schnoz… then, go ahead and smoke one of your favorite cigars for about 10-15 minutes. Yes… aroma does make a huge difference. Even if you don’t inhale or French inhale, the aroma of a cigar somehow gets into your nose and works its magic on your taste buds.

So, the lesson here is, when you’re looking for adjectives to help
describe your cigar’s flavor… don’t forget to look in the aroma
department for a few clues. Flavors like earthy, musty or loamy and
cedary, woodsy or leathery… are arguably more than a third due to your cigar’s aroma (with another third from the taste of the wrapper on your tongue and lips, and the final third being the smoke itself on your palate.)

Once you know where to look for a cigar’s flavors, you’ll be
surprised just how different the cigars you smoke actually can taste… and, how well you to be able to describe those elusive tastes and flavors… you know, all the ones you thought were just other people’s over- active imaginations.

Oh, yes… and, to fully understand stink, just leave your cigar butt in the ash tray for a day or two, in a room with little ventilation. There’s nothing good about a cigar butt… except, of course, the memories it might elicit.

One of the worst cigar lessons I ever learned was in my last year of
graduate school, back in the mid-70s. I lit up an expensive cigar, and soon realized that I didn’t really have the time to fully smoke it down… so, being a thrifty guy, I clipped the ash end off, and threw it back in my little humidor to finish the next day. Well, when I opened the box the next day… pee-ewe!!… what a friggin’ stink. That cigar remnant stunk so bad it not only tainted the scent of the other cigars in my humidor… it ruined the humidor itself… and took a week of sitting out in the open sun, to get most of the stink out. Bottom-line: Once smoked… all cigars stink to high hell.

Body
First a word of caution… this is heavily debated territory. I use the
term body to describe the aggregate impression you get while
smoking a cigar. However, Body it does NOT incorporate Overall Quality.
Body is a subjective composite of the combination of:

• FLAVOR (nutty, smoky, coffee, bitter,
  woodsy, sweet, etc.),
• DEPTH of flavor (bland, hints, overtones,
  massive, etc.),
• TEXTURE (creamy, smooth, biting, etc.),
• VOLUME of smoke per puff (thin, generous,
  thick, etc.)
• AFTERTASTE and its persistence on your
  palate (a cigar’s “length” or “finish”),
• and to a much lesser degree, IMO,
  STRENGTH (or nicotine).

A “full bodied cigar” is usually a stronger cigar with masses of flavor,
volumes of smoke and a lingering aftertaste. It is full in so many
dimensions, that many smokers refer to this complex set of sensory
impressions as “lush” or “chewy” or “huge”.

I’ve come to rate a cigar’s Body (or as some say, “Bones”) on a 6-point
body continuum, or scale, as follows:

1. light bodied
2. light/medium bodied
3. medium bodied
4. medium/full bodied
5. full bodied
6. very full bodied… or, robust

However, a full bodied cigar may not necessarily be a high quality

cigar… or, an enjoyable cigar either.

Overall Quality
A high-quality cigar (i.e., its “overall quality”) is one which is
in total balance and generously flavored… at best,
full-bodied, balanced and VERY PLEASANT IN ALL RESPECTS. Most
importantly, it is a reflection of each smoker’s personal set of
expectations and preferences.

To me, a cigar’s overall quality (my overall rating, if you will) is a
function of the depth and nature of flavor/taste, the smoothness vs. bite,
the aroma, burn and coolness, flawless physical construction, scent and
finally, the consistency of all of the above over a full box, or even
better, over several boxes. However, you will surely find others here who
will require a cigar to be strong to be considered of high quality…
that’s a matter of personal taste, and that’s why getting together with a
bunch of dedicated herfers is the best fun of all!
In terms of a continuum (or overall rating system) from a quality
perspective, I have developed a personal evaluation scale, over that past
20 years (borrowing much from how wine is tasted and evaluated). Here’s my
20-point OVERALL QUALITY cigar rating scale, if you’re interested:

JC’s Cigar Rating Scale (for Overall Ratings)

20 = MAGIC.

Possibly one of the 2 or 3 best cigars in the world. It’s worth
missing a mortgage payment to buy a box, if you can find them.

18 = WORLD CLASS.

One of the two best in it’s size category for starters. Perfectly
balanced. One hell of a terrific smoke from its unlit scent right down to
its delicious lingering aftertaste. Leaves you wanting another
immediately.

16 = VERY SPECIAL.

A blow-away smoke.

14 = SPECIAL.

No flaws. Rich, forthcoming, complex tastes and enticing aromas.

12 = VERY PLEASANT.

An above average premium smoke.

10 = PLEASANT.

A cigar good enough to be your regular “house cigar.” It always
delivers enough flavor and satisfaction to remind you just how much you
love cigars.

8 = NICE.

A few tiny flaws. You wouldn’t buy a box.

6 = FAIR.

Noticeable flaws, definitely not a total experience.

4 = UNDISTINGUISHED.

No personality, if all cigars were like this, there wouldn’t be a
cigar industry.

2 = POOR.

Strange flavors, a lousy smoke.

0 = AVOID.

Bane, lethal, sickening, spoiled.

However, a High Quality cigar is not necessarily a good VALUE cigar.

Value… and Beyond!
To many cigar smokers, value is a common denominator, a personal benchmark
of sorts. Value is not the same as cost, however.

Cost simply reflects what people can be convinced to pay for a
cigar… and, more often than not, it is a function of advertising
investment and brand prestige… and, not quality, rarity or manufacturing
expense.

Value is a subjective perception derived from considering the
relationship between Cost and Quality….. the Quality that you yourself
perceive (and no one else!)

Essentially, a great value is simply the best cigar you can buy, at
the lowest price. However, there are plenty of shades of gray in between
great and garbage.

To me, Value is a fun pastime when I’m thinking about cigars… trying to
figure out what the best cigar in the world might be… the best Value,
that is. Once you’ve smoked and “rated” a hundred different cigars,
you’ll be in a better position to begin to discern Value. And, after a
thousand, Value becomes obvious.

Value??? Is that $484 Havana Trinidad a good Value… or, is that $8.30
Dominican Fuente Trinidad a better Value?… or, is that $4.00 Fuente
8-5-8 an even better Value? Is any Cuban cigar a better Value that the
average non-Cuban? Are Hondurans generally better Values than Nicaraguans
or Dominicans? Can any cigar be a Value if it costs over $10?

Although wines are widely available in most Asian countries, especially in Hong Kong which has eliminated import tariff on wines altogether, the availability of fine vintage wines is still very scarce. Most wine merchants offer big names, young vintages and cheaper wines for everyday consumption. Wine lovers and connoisseurs looking for something special often travel to Clark Pampanga Philippines to do their shopping at this Wine Shop in Manila.

At Yats Wine Cellars we believe that a little bit of knowledge in wine goes a long way to developing expectations in the wines we choose to buy or drink. Without expectation, it is difficult to really enjoy wine to its fullest. With this in mind, efforts are made by Yats Wine Cellars to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for our clients to learn more about wine.

Birthday wine gifts is one of the most popular birthday gifts to give someone living in the Philippines. Fine Vintage wine from Yats Wine Cellars is a sure winner and it does not have to cost a great deal to send someone a bottle in Philippines

To avail of wine catering service of Yats Wine Cellars, just contact this wine supplier in Manila or Angeles Clark Philippines for a meeting to design a theme for the event. The venue for a wine event can be in the privacy of a home, the convenience of an office in Manila for example or in a clubhouse of a subdivision. Wine glasses and accessories necessary for wine service are included in the wine catering service. Moreover, interesting wine notes accompany the wine to help participants enjoy the event even more by learning a little bit about wine while enjoying the party. A wine steward will be present to serve the wine.

There is also an exciting collection of white wine from Burgundy at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and St. Aubin. Red wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone are also available with a good depth of back vintages too. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.yatsleisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

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