First Smoke: New UK Por Larrañaga 47 Regional | Hunters & Frankau | London | Kirby Allison

Join Kirby Allison at Hunters & Frankau for an exclusive first tasting of the 2021 UK Regional cigar, the Por Larrañaga 47. Measuring an impressive 7” x 47 ring gauge, this cigar is often referred to as the “Churchill." It will be available in Semi Boîte Nature (SBN) boxes, each containing 50 cigars.

This highly sought-after limited edition cigar will be released to eager collectors and connoisseurs this November 1, 2023. A series of simultaneous tasting events will be held by cigar merchants throughout the United Kingdom. For aficionados unable to attend one of these events in person, Kirby Allison will be hosting a virtual “first tasting” online at @cigarkeep, on Wednesday, November 1, at 6:30 PM GMT.

For this special tasting, Kirby is joined by Jemma Freeman, Executive Chairman of Hunters & Frankau, and marketing directors Sean Croley and Ana Lopez. Together, they delve into the captivating story behind the highly-anticipated regional release!

⚜️ Jemma Freeman, Chairman, Hunters & Frankau
Jemma Freeman serves as the Chairman of Hunters & Frankau, the UK's exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars. As the sixth-generation representative of the Freeman family in the tobacco trade, Jemma embodies a legacy of dedication and excellence in the industry. Under her stewardship, the company has flourished, upholding its commitment to authenticity, quality, and tradition. Beyond her professional accolades, Jemma is renowned for her philanthropic endeavors, demonstrating a profound commitment to both her industry and the broader community.

⚜️ Sean Croley, Sales & Marketing Director, Hunters & Frankau
After entering the cigar industry in 1996, Sean joined Hunters & Frankau as Marketing Assistant in 1998. He was appointed Sales & Marketing General Manager in 2009 and Director in 2012. He is the fourth consecutive generation of his family to work in the UK cigar trade following his great-grandfather Fred, grandfather John and father Michael, who were all Directors of Robert Lewis Cigar Merchants in London’s St James’s Street before the acquisition by JJ Fox in 1992.

⚜️ Ana Lopez, Head of Marketing-Habanos & Special Projects, Hunters & Frankau
Ana Lopez was Marketing Director of Habanos S.A since 1994 before joining H&F in 2003 as Corporate Director. She returned to the Marketing Director role in 2009 before finally coming back to H&F in 2014 as a Sales & Marketing Advisor, where she is now Head of Marketing-Habanos & Special Projects. She was instrumental in the development of the Cohiba Linea 1492, Trinidad, Cuaba, Vegas Robaina, the Limited and Regional Edition programs, Reservas and much more.

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🎬 First Smoke: New UK Por Larranaga 47 Regional
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Jemma Freeman Introduces the PL47 2023 Regional
09:00 Echos of History
15:09 The Preeminence of the UK Market
19:28 The Blending of the PL47
26:10 A Proper Churchill
29:54 The PL47 and the Habanos Tasting Panels
34:30 The Tasting of the La Reina RE
36:45 PL47 Tasting Notes

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