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After having tasted an exquisite meal, dessert or drink, the after-dinner conversation is the next step. That’s the moment to diversify the pleasure sensation of eating and drinking. But, how about doing it with a habano?

The after-dinner talk was born in the middle class. In luxurious halls, hotels, restaurants and mansions, this ritual at the end of meals was the moment to talk about armed conflicts, economics and other matters. In countries like England, France, Germany, Italy and the United Stats, during the 19th and 20th centuries, lunches and dinners were crowned with “Cuban cigars”, along with spirituous, Oportos, powerful wines and such infusions as tea and coffee.
The scented-and tasty richness of Habanos, which turns out to be nice, bitter, with thick taste, deserves the charm of a good rum or coffee and combinations with families like cognac, Armagnac, brandy, whiskies or such acclaimed wines as Oporto, Sherry or champagne.
Over the past years, Habanos S.A. has developed a whole range of small-size cigars with suggestive ring gauges. Among the short Habanos –ring gauges 50 or 52- we should mention Divinos de Cuaba, a singular double torpedo; Secreto (ring gauge 40), as well as Minuto de San Cristóbal (ring gauge 42).
Most of these cigars are 110 mm long or shorter, with burning time lower than 25 minutes. They have been conceived for incidental moments. Since they are thicker, there is more smoke volume. The olfactory molecules are less “burned”, thus underscoring its qualities.
These cigars should be accompanied with aromatic or strong-tasting cocktails of different characteristics. We could mention such blends as Manhattandry (Scotch Whisky blended, dry Vermouth), Havana Libre (Ron Añejo 7 años, Ron Añejo Oro, Granadina, lemon, 8 ounces glass), Old Fashioned (Bourbon Whisky, Angostura, sugar and orange peel in an Old Fashion glass), Black Russian (Vodka, Tía María, Old fashion glass) or Rusty Nail (blended Scotch Whisky, Drambuie, lemon peel, Old fashion glass).
They get along well with Petit Edmundo de Montecristo, Serie D No. 5 of Partagás, Petit Robusto of Hoyo de Monterrey, or the exquisite Petit Churchill of Romeo y Julieta.
But liquors also have room of their own in this world. These drinks can be paired with Half Coronas of H.Upmann, Romeo y Julieta’s Julieta, Reyes de Trinidad, Junior of Montecristo Open or Ramón Allones’ Small Club. Likewise, coffee and chocolate have signed a secret pact. Their combination is impressive, specifically espresso with bitter chocolate. We cannot forget the existence of the Habano Sommelier, a key figure to guarantee the success of a good after-dinner moment.