Cuba Day 6: Cohiba's El Laguito Factory Tour | A Legacy of Excellence | Kirby Allison in Cuba

[@shayrlcpa]

A whole year of work for 45 minutes of fun. Thank you Cohiba.

[@kirbyallison]

What do you mean?

[@Denis19912]

​@@kirbyallison The gentleman likely intended to say about the duration required for the transformation of tobacco leaves into a cigar, ensuring a leisurely and relaxing 45-minute smoking experience.

[@cuy50]

I mean it's literally a quote straight from the end of the video lol.

[@colourcascade7600]

Can't believe he actually asked 😂

[@kooksies5712]

@@colourcascade7600 lmao

[@AmirulAriffinn]

This should be a netflix documentary. Amazing.

[@seminky5341]

No please!

[@joekrichten9208]

This is the best series I have seen to date on the Cuban Cigar culture and history. Bravo Kirby!

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you!

[@budvibes3367]

@@kirbyallisongoing back to Cuba this year do you know for the tour is available to the public for walk in or do you need tickets from a place to get?

[@Shawn-o4z8y]

Poor workers getting paid peanuts so the rich westerners can enjoy a smoke🎉🎉🎉

[@stbroker1]

Kirby I don’t think there are better videos out there that reflect the entire process of the Cuban cigars than your videos. What a great series of videos about the entire process of making the Cuban cigars. Thank you for all the work you have put in bringing these videos to us.

[@kirbyallison]

You’re very kind!

[@edenyanes7386]

Terrible que apoyes la dictadura cubana a traves de este video

[@Andrew-lo6jk]

Far too pretentious

[@LordDuncanOfGlencoe]

For 20 years I have smoked cigars, but thanks to your videos Kirby, I have never had a great appreciation of them. This video going inside the great Cohiba factory was truly fascinating. From now on every cigar I smoke I will pause to remember the great lengths these talented and humble people went through to create this thing of beauty and joy.

[@justlookingaround]

Humble people who were forced to make cigars in a factory built to make cigars for a communist dictator who did like every communist dictator did and killed as many of his own people as he could until their was no one left to oppose him including teachers lawyers and anyone they thought were smart and let’s not forget their views on black people.

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

When I watch these videos it just makes me appreciate more and more the work that goes into the cigar I’m smoking at the moment. So much time, effort, manual labor and love goes into making these cigars.

[@td4dotnet]

Absolute treat of an episode Kirby!

[@jeffstull2534]

When i was in seminary in Austin, Tx back in 1995 a guy there whose dad had a cigar shop there got me a true cuban cigar. I gave him 20 bucks and what he brought me was nothing short of amazing. I never had such an earthy, rich and exquisite cigar. I have been searching for all these years now to get another. I truly hope I can have that experience again...or several more times.

[@seminky5341]

Cuban will always be superior to the rest

[@trashyturboguy1517]

Danilo did a phenomenal job giving the tour. He needs a show of his own.

[@11XI]

Thank you for this episode, a golden opportunity for us to visit simultaneously this fabulous and legendary factory.

[@frugalfrostbite7525]

Habanos man of the year 2024, Kirby Alison. I’m calling it 😉

[@kirbyallison]

Haha. That would be amazing! But I'm not holding my breath. I do this for all of you!

[@mc-kx4uf]

Excellent presentation and delivery Kirby...thank you sir!

[@feritilker]

BEST OF THE BEST SERIES EVER MADE ON CUBAN CIGAR CULTURE

[@henryonyoutube]

This is video production on another level. I bet behind the scenes you and your helpers were working hard in hot weather to make this happen. Stunning.

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you! Without question, a lot of work goes into not just the filming, but the editing as well. Not to mention to countless hours just in planning.

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

This series gets better and better. Thanks and happy new year from Milano 🇮🇹🥂

[@strongerandwiser2023]

Your video's are so well edited and clean Kirby. Looks like you had a great time in Cuba too! Brilliant.

[@kirbyallison]

Haha. 😅 The editing is becoming so good it’s overshadowing me. 😂 No, thank you! Editing team does an exceptional job. It isn’t easy.

[@christiangonzalez640]

What a great pleasure it is to see first hand how cuban cigars, especially Cohibas are crafted in Cuba. Thank you for the hard work it took to make the series of videos and bringing it to those that can't see this in person. A great joy to watch for all Cigar smokers.

[@ElHuronimo]

Great insights into the production of Cohiba, thank you very much! If I could criticise one point, it would be Kirby's questions and comments. He often repeats various phrases and asks very superficial questions even though the topic is much more interesting. I am aware that it is difficult to always have original questions ready in such an interview situation, but there are certain questioning techniques that you can learn and apply or certain questions that you can form into a script through targeted preparation. Just a small suggestion for improvement. I really enjoy your content and look forward to everything to come!

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Relax, he's fine. Nobody's thinking about your miniscule nitpick accept someone who's overthinking a video which accomplishes exactly what it set out to accomplish. An authentic video with a most-excellent authentic atmosphere even the grand-nitpicker, in his own words, thoroughly enjoyed. I rest. And I slightly tease.

[@denniskatinas]

Sure, there is something to say for that and in time Kirby will find ways to express himself in many ways. Kirby is growing in his incredible journey all the time. But, repeating questions and phrases is actually fine, it invites the person being interviewed the give different answers to the same kind of question again and again, until the interviewer has been satisfied with all those beautiful answers. So don’t pay attention to the questions so much, pay attention to all the answers being triggered. We actually get more information this way.

[@priestofpartagas]

What a treat! Behind the scenes at the House of Mysteries!! Absolutely fantastic.

[@vfigueroa62]

One of the best videos of the most famous and one of the most expensive cigars in the world. Unfortunately, for the people of Cuba, the profits the government of Cuba obtains with the sales of Habanos aren’t pass along to those who work hard in making a cigar. But you have to appreciate the dedication,traditions and the people who dedicate their lives in producing great Habanos. This has been an amazing video. Thanks Kirby.

[@georgezaidan829]

I’m sure they are making an above average salary for what others are making, it’s all relative. Watching the time and efforts put into creating a cigar I would say the cost of a Cohiba cigar is well worth it. I was born in Africa and I know what an average African makes compared to what an American make or what folks make in their countries. I’m very sure they are happy doing what they do and what they earn. It’s all relative.

[@jdez0583]

​@@georgezaidan829Not really. Things aren't the same in Cuba's dictatorship as elsewhere in the world.

[@georgezaidan829]

@@jdez0583 I’m sorry but Cuba isn’t the only dictatorship in the world. The only reason why Americans feel the way they do about Cuba is because we’re constantly told to hate Cuba. Because Cuba stood up against us we feel we have to put down the country forever until they toe the line. It’s the same has Syria, Afghanistan and every where else we perceive to call them our enemies because they refuse to be controlled. We might soon have our own orange dictator, he yearns to be a strong man and make the United States of of his sh!thole countries.

[@richardlamazares6350]

Well said 💪

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Kirby, this series is some of your best work. Thank you.

[@kirbyallison]

Wow, thank you!

[@edwardharrison6340]

I wish I could like this video twice! Amazing job. This whole Cuba series has been entertaining, enlightening and educational. Hats off to Kirby and the team.

[@Chrisin757]

I so love Kirby's Saturday Cuba Videos! (Thank you, Kirby A....)

[@legend7ify]

...................I am impressed! Thank you Kirby.

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks for commenting!

[@AG-kd9ow]

Kirby, your a true adventurer presenting the slowly disappearing quality, value and tradition enjoyed by the Great Generation! In the future, your documentation of this rarified world of wealth will be studied and enjoyed by mew generations unable to experience what you have presented in so many great videos. Cheers!

[@kirbyallison]

Endangered, for sure!

[@justinmarchack446]

I haven’t smoked cigars before but I can definitely appreciate this tradition and the attention to detail & perfection. Thank you for recording and sharing this craft!!!

[@classiccuisine7001]

Very Interesting! I can really appreciate and respect the cigar that is handmade. God bless the cigar makers!

[@Ruffrydertitan]

Wonderful to see the skill, art and pride of workmanship in a product. In an era focused so much on technology this brings back the human side of creativity and beauty. thank you Kirby.

[@jakebrad1515]

Kirby I’m so happy to see you be able to experience all this! Genuinely so happy! Enjoying this series very much! Plz carry on!

[@gangofgators2144]

What a great documentary of a world-renowned Cuban tradition. Your genuine interest and appreciation of this craft was felt by the workers you encountered and the audience you reach. ¡Muy bien hecho!

[@ryanmckernan97]

Thank you Kirby! Best episode so far!! So good I’m going to watch it again. A true Gent!

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you! You're very kind!!

[@Jrzico]

Your behavior towards the people working there was very nice, you are a true gentleman.

[@gaborgergely1752]

One of the best videos. Thank you Kirby.

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewmarinkovich8657]

This is an amazing look into the premier Cuban cigar factory and how they make their cigars. I used to work for a cigar magazine in the '90s and I don't think I've ever seen such a detailed look into a Cuban cigar factory, let alone El Laguito. Extremely thorough and well-done. Thank you!

[@philt5782]

Thanks!

[@BlackRose3610]

Kirby has an almost divine glow when he takes the first draw on that cigar

[@kirbyallison]

The saying that all Cuban cigars are better in Cuba is indeed true. But can you imagine smoking a Laguito No 1 at El Laguito given to you as a gift by the factory manager!!

[@BlackRose3610]

@@kirbyallison I can’t imagine - that said, I’m glad it’s you rather than I.. you deserve it!

[@AJVree-tb1nr]

“What’s next?” “Stripping!” “Ah, oké, sounds exciting!” 😊😂 by the way, best Cuban cigar series ever! Kirby, your the right ambassador for the Habanos!❤

[@kirbyallison]

I'm glad someone caught that... hahaha

[@semper_reformanda_1646]

I had Cubans years ago back in the late 90's in Germany. Honestly can't remember if they made a great impression on me. With that said, just the sheer human involvement to craft the cigar, regardless of the maker, is impressive. Sure there are things all over that man creates, but what these rollers create more than just a good cigar are great memories with wonderful friends. What can stop time from passing like a cigar and good conversation?

[@mmerlano]

I went to a cigar factory in Santa Clara and saw the rolling process. This episode goes deeper in the manufacturing and shows the inside of a great brand. Bravo ! And you both are great ambassadors of that passion for tradition and craftsmanship.

[@cyberpozo]

My dad worked 30 years there, my grandpa worked before and after Castro 1959, he worked until his retire.

[@stephon4661]

Kirby Allison.....you are a genius sir! Smooth move with the video transition of the translator section. PURE GENIUS and smooth watching flow. 👌👌👌

[@kirbyallison]

Which part?

[@stephon4661]

@@kirbyallison The sub-title section my friend. The flow of the video was much smoother without the delay of interpretation or voice interruption.

[@charlzinho_911]

What a fantastic video. Kirby seems like a really great guy!

[@anthonydef3000]

The best Kirby Allison video yet!

[@GoranSigerov]

This video offered valuable insights into Cohiba Cuban cigars, covering their history, craftsmanship, and significance in the industry. Thank you for sharing such valuable content.

[@trashpolicy]

All episodes are good but this one is on a different league, absolutely amazing

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Thanks for sharing this awesome treat!!!

[@Kk-mn1fq]

I absolutely loved this video. such SOUL!!!!

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you!

[@cthoadmin7458]

I want your wardrobe Kirby!! You're always immaculately turned out!

[@wheatstalkers]

Best video of the series. Thanks for your efforts!

[@adrianafernandez3935]

What a refine gentlemen! So elegant and poise..

[@ElPalomo]

I enjoy these videos so much and I don't even smoke

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

Wow what an experience this whole episode series has been! And of course I enjoyed every episode thoroughly while smoking a cigar. Thank you Kirby for providing this wonderful content of these episodes, and the content of your entire channel. You truly are a man of mystique and class!

[@kirbyallison]

We still have several episodes ahead of us!

[@seanmcintyre5148]

I’m a cigar lover and to me there are many great cigars but nothing beats a Cuban cigar even a lower grade Cuban is a great cigar

[@tsanntsann]

Thank you for such wonderful content❤

[@kirbyallison]

Our pleasure!

[@kevencordero9322]

Kirby what an amazing job, que Viva Cuba y Texas. Excellent Video this is a 10/10

[@jsalas329]

Awesome, video! Thanks for sharing ,Kirby👊💯

[@amalgamated6448]

Incredible you got a tour of such a historic place.

[@nxx6325hp]

Wow, superb film serie from Cuba! Thank you!

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you!

[@tonyjohnson5958]

I just got into cigars about 2 months ago. I turn 48 in a few days and wish I would’ve discovered them 20+ years ago! My dad was a cigar smoker and now I wish I could’ve had 1 with him when he was still here!

[@DaddyEZ545]

Amazing Video ❤ so appreciate you Papa Kirby and so nice of Cohiba to show us all around. Love your suite shirt tie hat and shoes.

[@jasimahmedoficial]

Amazing video Hermano ❤😊

[@PrivadaCigarClub]

FANTASTIC. The content gets better and better.

[@pepe12414]

Another incredible video in the series. What a dream walking through the Cohiba factory smoking one of their best cigars. Must have felt really cool!

[@kirbyallison]

Literally a pinnacle moment that a year ago I wouldn’t have believed would ever happen.

[@philt5782]

Absolutely loved this video Kirby!

[@danielhill5768]

Wonderful video! Thanks Kirby!

[@jefflaporte2598]

What an amazing production. Great tour of the famous El Laguito and capturing the essence of Cuba as well. Well done sir. I was saving this video for the last couple weeks to enjoy with a cigar. After seeing you light that I pulled out a lancero from my own stash to enjoy along with you. From 2004-2006 I made 7 trips to Cuba. Loved the people and culture and history. Just the feel of the place was something special. Like stepping off the plane and traveling back to the late 50's. The music, the artists, the coffee and of course the cigars are all something very special in Cuba. Cohiba is definitely my favorite brand. My personal favorites in order would be 1) Esplendido 2)Behike 52 3) Sig 4 4) A tie between the Robusto and Novedoso. IMO the Novedoso is just a longer robusto with an even richer finish. Non regular production Cohiba would be the 55th Anniversario. Just an amazing cigar. Only 14 left and I am limiting myself to one a year from now on. Definitely way over priced but also so good you really do have to have them in your stash so you pay the money. Nice to see you filming the boxing of these there as well. I noticed they were stamping with feb 23 codes. Was this footage all shot last year? Thank you again for producing such a high quality series. I am looking forward to the rest of it.

[@muds1123]

Amazing video Kirby. This is the absolute pinnacle of the profession. Love it. Keep them coming.

[@kirbyallison]

You're very kind! Three more episodes to go until our Grand Finale! And you won't want to miss that!

[@giorgiocastiglione340]

Moving… Thanks Kirby!

[@davidpujol9910]

Amazing quality comes with great responsability.

[@lukemilton8510]

An absolute masterpiece. Keep this up Kirby and you could become the first American Habanos Hombre Habano in Communication.

[@kirbyallison]

Ha.... that would be something. Thank you!

[@guitarplayer5611]

Wonderful video!

[@caronin]

What an amazing series. I've been loving it. Thank you sir.

[@opvsferro]

what a journey. Thanks!

[@cuy50]

Great video and series as a whole. Thank you Kirby

[@AJVree-tb1nr]

Bedankt

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you!

[@Slivlivin]

Kirby I’ll keep it short and sweet…. Amazing video and great content! Thanks for your efforts and passion to the craft of premium cigars and the process! I love your channel and the vibe I get when watching. Now I will enjoy my cigar.

[@lgiraldo2587]

I loved and enjoyed every minute of it. 😍😍 Thank you.

[@gabrielaguilar6093]

Mr. Kirby, your elegance and presentation are a delight of enormous craftsmanship. thanks so much

[@manuelrodriguez4743]

Amazing experience, thanks.

[@chefrick247]

Kirby pushing the ladies chair in. Pure class

[@michaelamos4651]

Wow Kirby what a great video. Very moving. Was lucky enough to visit the Partagas factory last year . The craftsmanship and passion that goes into making the Habanos cigars we so enjoy is truly breathtaking. Thankyou

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ketchyshubby]

Fantastic production Kirby! Really top top stuff.

[@orenrubin2711]

Kirby, again well done. It’s such a treat when these videos are released! It’s oh so tantalizing watching all those beautiful cigars being rolled and boxed for sale, you just want to buy (and smoke) them all! =)

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you like them!

[@bheinatz1]

I have been loving these videos in your Cuban series! To be looking at and longing for these beautiful tropical locations while outside my window it is getting colder and wetter by the day, I'm left feeling energized! Who needs a sun lamp to shake the seasonal blues when you've got a new "Kirby in Cuba" every Saturday! Cheers! 👍

[@bheinatz1]

I also have to say that the colors of your outfits, the environment around you, and all those beautiful tobacco leaves have been affecting my own outfit planning... A lot more browns, greens, warm colors, and my tobacco wool trousers come out at least weekly now!

[@kirbyallison]

More to come!

[@alantinoalantonio]

Another great video! Thank you, old' boy.

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chunkychinn]

Absolutely amazing. Thank you Kirby.

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nothingtoitbuttodoit]

This is great, but why has the quality gone down? A lot of cubans i smoke a wonky burn or have construction issues

[@user-fh4sl2fz3y]

I just discovered this channel, and while Kirby's fashion sense may not be my style, I can certainly appreciate his taste and interests. I subscribed to the channel because the content is exceptional, and the video quality and production are fantastic. I also feel that there is something to learn while watching these videos.

[@kirbyallison]

Wow, thanks!

[@los-viajeros]

Amazing seminar. Thank you kirby!

[@bijandhanani2155]

This video made me jealous! What am amazing experience, thank you for sharing this look inside the hood!!!

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iio58]

One thing you never see on these factory tours - making the boxes! To me they’re an important part and would love to see how some of their boxes are made. From the standard sliders to the posh Behike ones etc.

[@erickreynaldoperez4837]

Me gusto mucho el documental fui torcedor durante muchos años en la fabrica H upman y tuve la dicha de torcer lanceros y muchas otras bitolas complejas , realmente el lanceros es complicado para que quede perfecto. fueron hermosos años realmente me gusta la confección del habano es todo un arte

[@jv_iking1712]

Really enjoying these videos Kirby…many thanks…🙏🥂

[@DanielVazquez-ex8hr]

Thank you . 💪🇨🇺

[@mentonish]

We did this trip many years ago, amazing with security guards behind the workers !!!

[@kirbyallison]

Ha. That's definitely not true. I've been to El Laguito several times now and that's never been the case. There is security, of course, but more to prevent unauthorized access or people walking out the back door with arms full of cigars.

[@effay83]

wow. Kirby's subscriber number keep going up and up. I'm so happy and actually should not be surprised.

[@yulianivanov]

Amazing video, thanks for sharing

[@627kayjay]

Great job. Have had the tour 1 time and hope to get back in during my trip in August.

[@bartderuyck]

Love the blue DB blazer, Kirby: very classy!

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you!

[@paulmcgee1867]

Fits too tightly and doesn’t flatter

[@jackywen8323]

nice video I have ever seen, I learnt a lot about Cohiba, thank you

[@jackwolfskin5451]

Another exquisitely put together, informative and well presented video. Thanks for making and sharing 👍🏻

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!