Exclusive cigar and vintage cocktail event with Urs Portmann %

On October 31, 2024, the elegant Einstein Bar in the Hotel Einstein St. Gallen, known as the "Best Hotel Bar 2023", was transformed into a stage for an exclusive Cuban cigar vintage event organized by La Casa del Habano St. Gallen by Urs Portmann Tabakwaren AG. As soon as you entered the lounge, an air of exclusivity and Cuban flair filled the room. Vintage cocktails, mixed with rare alcohol from the 1950s and 1970s, rounded off the experience and transported the guests to another era. Cigar lovers had traveled from all corners of the country to take part in this special evening, and among them none other than Urs Portmann himself walked through the rows of guests.

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Unique moment of pleasure: Vintage Negroni and Hoyo de Dieux at the Einstein Bar St. Gallen
Magical pleasure: Ramon Allones LE 2011 and Rob Roy whisk you away to a cigar paradise
Timeless memories: Urs Portmann inspires with an evening of cigar culture
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Unique moment of pleasure: Vintage Negroni and Hoyo de Dieux at the Einstein Bar St. Gallen

The Einstein Bar shone in warm, slightly dimmed light. The atmosphere was full of anticipation as guests were greeted with a vintage Negroni, blended from rare alcohol dating back to 1950 - an absolute rarity that could only be experienced on this night. Bar manager Erik Koren, newly crowned "Best Bar Manager 2024" according to Cash Ranking, served this Negroni with a smile and the composure of a master of his craft. Each sip was like a journey back in time, where the flavors unfolded fully and richly on the palate.

The cocktails were accompanied by selected cigars, including the legendary Hoyo de Dieux with boxing date February 2002. As soon as the cigars were lit, the gentle aroma of tobacco filled the room and the guests were whisked away into the world of Cuban pleasure. The Hoyo de Dieux presented itself with a fine, nutty note and a hint of leather - a taste experience that made every cigar lover's heart beat faster.

Magical pleasure: Ramon Allones LE 2011 and Rob Roy whisk you away to a cigar paradise

But that was by no means all. For the connoisseurs and collectors among the guests, the Ramon Allones Allones Extra Edition Limitada 2011, boxing date July 2011, was staged. This rare cigar was accompanied by a Rob Roy, mixed with a Scottish whisky from the 1970s. The taste was intense, mature, almost mystical - like the time that had passed over the two decades since bottling. The interplay between this exquisite cigar and the unique whisky was a symphony that resounded on the palate and led the guests into a paradise of pleasure.

With every cigar and every drink, the evening passed in a harmonious rhythm of enjoyment and good company. Stories of faraway lands and adventurous cigar sessions were exchanged as Erik Koren personally walked through the crowd to ensure each cocktail was the perfect blend and each glass the perfect temperature. His dedication and knowledge were palpable and added a special magic to the evening.

Timeless memories: Urs Portmann inspires with an evening of cigar culture

Urs Portmann himself was available to talk to the guests and spoke passionately about the origins and culture behind the cigars presented. His presence lent the event a personal touch that made the guests feel that they were part of an exclusive circle of connoisseurs who shared more than just a passion for cigars.

At the end of the evening, it was hard to tear oneself away from the experience. The atmosphere, the aromas, the conversations - everything merged into a memory that will resonate in the minds of the guests for a long time to come. This evening was more than an event; it was a tribute to the art of cigar smoking, a journey through time and pleasure that only La Casa del Habano St. Gallen could offer in this perfection.

An evening that makes you want more - more cigars, more pleasure, more moments like this.

Photos: Thomas Portmann

Cover photo: Vasilij Ratej / Havana, Cuba 2024