Good Life Diaries

For 35 years, the MATASA factory has made some of the finest cigars in the Dominican Republic. From their flagship "Fonseca" brand, to other well known favorites like Cubita, Casa Blanca, and several others... the name MATASA has always been synonymous with excellence. Manuel Quesada has been the force behind the MATASA factory. Now, his "young ones" are growing up, and becoming more and more involved. With the "young ones" come new ideas, new concepts, and finally new cigars. On June 29, 2009 the entire Quesada family came to New York to premiere their new brand, Quesada, and a commemorative cigar to celebrate and honor their father and uncle, Manolo. Although it won't be available until late in the summer, about 80 lucky guests got to taste this new cigar, and I was one of them. Now, I'm a little biased since I had the pleasure of being part of the creative process from the beginning on this project, but to finally taste it finished, it its prope...

Well, I think I'm going to have to let the pictures speak for themselves on this one, but what an incredible event! Charbay spirits were hand, Rothmann's Steakhouse provided some spectacular hors d'oeurves, we had some great raffle prizes from MI6 Academy, Clo Wine Bar, a trip to Turks and Caicos and a Zino Platinum Humidor. And of course, Zino Platinum cigars were served all night. If you're not being kept up to date with our events, be sure you're subscribed to our newsletter at http://www.davidoffnewyork.com/ ...... That's all folks!!!!!!

Monday, June 8, 2009 was by all accounts an absolutely fabulous evening!!! Beginning at 6:00pm, Guests arrived at Bayard's in the famous India House in downtown Manhattan. The bar was open and cocktails were flowing. The Davidoff " Grande Reserve" humidor was fully stocked, and remained so throughout the evening allowing everyone to try as many cigars as they liked. Please note "Try"... no souvenirs were provided. :) At 7:00pm we moved upstairs where the "great room" was set for dinner. Cigars were enjoyed throughout the meal! At the conclusion of the main course, we introduced Peter Banninger , President of Davidoff of Geneva, North America followed by our Master Blender from the Dominican Republic Hendrik " Henke " Kelner ". Finally, the moment everyone was waiting for... the Davidoff Limited Edition 2009 " Toro Especial" was served. The cigar is made in our factory in Villa Gonzalez, right outside Santiago, in the Dom...