Quarter of a million pounds to burn?

£250,000 worth of vintage, rare and mature cigars – and cigar-related Lots - is expected to be knocked down at C.Gars Ltd's seventh auction at Boisdale Canary Wharf on Monday 26 November.

'The global downturn and global smoking bans hasn't affected our shop, website or auction cigar sales one bit,' said Mitchell Orchant, managing director, C.Gars Ltd, 'quite the reverse.

'As usual, dedicated wealthy cigar smokers will be flying in to London to bid thousands of pounds for some of the finest and most sought-after tubes of premium tobacco in the world.

'Whether they actually smoke those cigars, or not, is up to them.

'Quite often, our most discerning customers will often buy two of their favourite cigars, one to smoke now, and one for later.

'It's those cigars that have been put away that are now fetching good prices at auction.'

The November 2012 auction will feature around 260 Lots, including the usual wide range of pre-Cuban-embargo Havanas that get serious smokers salivating.

'For the first time at auction will be 40 Lots comprising the private collection of a respected collector and connoisseur,' said Orchant.

'They were purchased from Christie's from 2001-2004 and have since been stored in a temperature and humidity controlled, custom-built, state-of-the-art humidor. They are now stored at Davidoff in Geneva and on sale to the highest bidder.

'If you want to bid for the entire 40 Lot it will set you back over £70,000. We might even throw in an ashtray.'


NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Accredited Media are invited to attend the following events, where they will witness rare gatherings of some of the world's most discerning cigar aficionados:
Sunday 25 November 2012 from 6pm: Pre-auction evening featuring splendid cigars, the finest Champagne and delectable canapés, and great company on the delightful cigar terrace at Ten Manchester Street, London W1.Monday 26 November 2012 6-7pm: Steady your Pre-auction nerves with fine cigars, superlative cocktails and scrumptious canapés on the Boisdale Canary Wharf Terrace. 7pm: Cigar Auction in Boisdale Canary Wharf's private function room. 9pm (approx): Successful bidders compare notes while enjoying post-auction premium cigars, cocktails and canapes on the Terrace. Viewings of Winter 2012 auction Lots at our London offices, Monday – Friday, and Sunday 25 November from 11 a.m., by appointment.


C.Gars Ltd was launched in 1997 and is now one of the world's largest specialist cigar merchants. It sells premium cigars and related goods from its website, 24/7, every day of the year and runs ten specialist tobacco shops in the UK and Germany, and has an associate company in Ireland.

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