{"id":70713,"date":"2024-07-03T12:02:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T10:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/?p=70713"},"modified":"2024-07-24T22:13:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T20:13:22","slug":"manuels-secrets-the-gateway-to-the-world-of-mature-cuban-cigars-in-zuerich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/en\/manuels-geheimnisse-das-tor-zur-welt-der-gereiften-kubanischen-zigarren-in-zuerich\/","title":{"rendered":"MANUEL'S secrets: The gateway to the world of mature Cuban cigars in Zurich"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Discover how MANUEL'S masters the art of Cuban cigar ageing and creates a unique smoking experience in the heart of Zurich.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-horen-statt-lesen\" data-level=\"2\">Listening instead of reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#titel-1\" data-level=\"2\">Cuban flavours at MANUEL'S in Zurich<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-vier-sterne-fur-eine-montecristo-ein-wendepunkt\" data-level=\"2\">Four stars for a Montecristo: a turning point<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-die-kunst-der-reife-strategien-hinter-manuel-s-zigarrenlagerung\" data-level=\"2\">The art of ageing: strategies behind MANUEL'S cigar storage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-die-tiefere-bedeutung-hinter-manuel-s-gereiften-kubanischen-zigarren\" data-level=\"2\">The deeper meaning behind MANUEL'S aged Cuban cigars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ressourcen-zum-thema\" data-level=\"2\">Resources on the topic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-1.jpg\" alt=\"The picture shows Vasilij Ratej (left), owner of Zigarren.zone, and Manuel Fr\u00f6hlich (right), owner of MANUEL&#039;S, in a lively discussion about mature Cuban cigars. Photos: Christian Schmid, Fotowerk 132.\" class=\"wp-image-70714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>Vasilij Ratej (left), owner of Zigarren.Zone, and Manuel Fr\u00f6hlich (right), owner of MANUEL'S, in a lively discussion about mature Cuban cigars. Photos: Christian Schmid, Fotowerk 132.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-horen-statt-lesen\">Listening instead of reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>German, part 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-handler-einbetten wp-block-embed-handler-einbetten\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-70713-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil1_Deutsch_Composure.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil1_Deutsch_Composure.mp3\">https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil1_Deutsch_Composure.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>German, part 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-handler-einbetten wp-block-embed-handler-einbetten\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-70713-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil2_Deutsch_Composure.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil2_Deutsch_Composure.mp3\">https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil2_Deutsch_Composure.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>English, part 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-handler-einbetten wp-block-embed-handler-einbetten\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-70713-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil1_english_Composure.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil1_english_Composure.mp3\">https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil1_english_Composure.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>English, part 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-handler-einbetten wp-block-embed-handler-einbetten\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-70713-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil2_english_Composure.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil2_english_Composure.mp3\">https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels_Teil2_english_Composure.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"titel-1\">Cuban flavours at MANUEL'S in Zurich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me take you to MANUEL'S, located in the vibrant L\u00f6wenstrasse 12 in the Swiss metropolis of Zurich, with its Caribbean flair. Manuel Fr\u00f6hlich, the founder of this paradise for connoisseurs of coffee, rum and cigars, welcomes me on the first floor. Together we celebrate the lighting of a Cohiba Sublimes Edici\u00f3n Limitada 2004, which he has generously provided for our conversation. It costs 850 Swiss francs a piece. The price may seem proud, but it reflects the exquisite quality and rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-2.jpg\" alt=\"The rare COHIBA Limited Edition from 2004 impresses with its outstanding quality. During our conversation, this exceptional cigar was our constant companion and contributed to a special atmosphere with its flavours.\" class=\"wp-image-70715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>The rare Cohiba Sublimes Edici\u00f3n Limitada 2004 impresses with its outstanding quality. During our conversation, this exceptional cigar was our constant companion and contributed to a special atmosphere with its flavours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the smoke rises elegantly into the air, Manuel talks enthusiastically about the art of cigar ageing - a passion he had long before opening his shop in 2014. MANUEL'S is a retreat for connoisseurs who consciously take time out to enjoy a fine cigar. The Caribbean flair, quality and advice are particularly appealing to customers. My personal snack recommendation: order the Cubano sandwich. This is a crispy, warm bread with cheese and ham. Wait, there's something else inside: cooked roast pork. Simply delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-6.jpg\" alt=\"Manuel talks enthusiastically about the art of cigar ageing.\" class=\"wp-image-70723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-6-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>The art of cigar ageing, a passion he cultivated long before opening his shop in 2014. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vier-sterne-fur-eine-montecristo-ein-wendepunkt\">Four stars for a Montecristo: a turning point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00abWhat special story can you tell me about a customer who smoked a mature Cuban cigar with you?\u00bb I ask him. Manuel smiles and his eyes light up. \u00abA few days ago, a customer visited us and showed me his notes on his mobile phone about the cigars he had already smoked. In addition to his flavour impressions, he also gave each cigar a rating of one, two or three stars. I asked him if he would like to smoke a cigar that he would rate with more than 3 stars?\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-3.1.jpg\" alt=\"View into the humidor with the matured Cuban cigars. The cigar treasures are no longer stored at the same address because it has become too small.\" class=\"wp-image-70719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-3.1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-3.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-3.1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>View into the humidor with the matured Cuban cigars. The cigar treasures are no longer stored at the same address because it has become too small.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00abThat's risky,\u00bb I interject. \u00abYes, a little,\u00bb Manuel replies, smiles and continues: \u00abI gave him a mature Montecristo No. 2 for CHF 90. I was optimistic that it would exceed his standard rating of a maximum of three stars.\u00bb The customer agreed and was indeed overwhelmed. \u00abThe cigar gained a fourth rating star and since then he has bought more mature Cuban cigars.\u00bb I can tell that Manuel is proud of this. And he should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-die-kunst-der-reife-strategien-hinter-manuel-s-zigarrenlagerung\">The art of ageing: strategies behind MANUEL'S cigar storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This anecdote reflects the basic idea behind MANUEL'S, a concept that was already taking shape before MANUEL'S opened its doors. Even before 2014, he initially traded in coffee and premium cigars online. This laid the foundation for the business model of mature Cuban cigars and the shop concept based on it. The strategic decision to mature Cuban cigars for up to eight years before selling them was a bold one. \u00abIt was clear from the start that considerable capital would be tied up. The costs for storage and energy are considerable and the increase in value was difficult to predict,\u201c explains Manuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-5.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-5.1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-5.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-5.1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>The matured cigars are sold alongside the unripened versions so that customers can experience the difference from vintage to vintage for themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An investment company was founded for this purpose. The amount of capital invested is not disclosed. \u00abIt's substantial,\u00bb comments Manuel. We take a drag on the cigar and talk about its flavour. \u00abIt's complex and multi-layered,\u00bb Manuel begins and I add: \u00abVery much so. Lots of roasted flavours, dark bark, wood, nut and dark chocolate.\u00bb I am fascinated. For me personally, the nicotine content is no longer as high as it perhaps once was. I rate the strength at a maximum of 3\/5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-8.jpg\" alt=\"The strategic decision to mature Cuban cigars for up to eight years before selling them was a bold one.\" class=\"wp-image-70725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-8-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>The strategic decision to mature Cuban cigars for up to eight years before selling them was a bold one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cigars such as the Montecristo No. 1 and 2, the Cohiba Siglo VI and the Partagas D2, D4 and Lusitanias and of course many more are matured in MANUEL'S air-conditioned cellar at a constant 18 degrees Celsius and 65 per cent relative humidity. The matured cigars are sold alongside the un-matured versions so that customers can experience the difference from vintage to vintage for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-die-tiefere-bedeutung-hinter-manuel-s-gereiften-kubanischen-zigarren\">The deeper meaning behind MANUEL'S aged Cuban cigars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we savour our excellent Cohiba Sublimes Edici\u00f3n Limitada 2004, our conversation turns to distant Cuba, whose difficulties are not foreign to us. The noticeable supply shortages in all areas are dramatic for Cubans in many regions. Manuel says: \u00abI very much hope that the situation will soon improve for the people of Cuba and that the Cuban cigar industry will manage to produce more again. As a cigar retailer, I am of course grateful that we started to build up an aging warehouse ten years ago. We now have a good stock of Cuban cigars. In the event of supply bottlenecks, we can always offer our customers an alternative from the aging humidor.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-7-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>MANUEL'S makes it clear that cigars are more than just smoking products. They are symbols of tradition and patience, refined by time and the careful hand of a man who knows how to turn a simple cigar into a masterful experience. I place my Cohiba Sublimes Edici\u00f3n Limitada 2004 in the ashtray. It has done its job and given me an extraordinary moment of pleasure and entertainment. I have a feeling of gratitude for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-9.jpg\" alt=\"Manuel reflects on the situation of the people in Cuba. He hopes that the situation in Cuba will improve soon and is grateful that, as a cigar dealer, he set up an aging warehouse ten years ago.\" class=\"wp-image-70726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-9-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><strong>Manuel reflects on the situation of the people in Cuba. He hopes that the situation in Cuba will improve soon and is grateful that, as a cigar dealer, he set up an aging warehouse ten years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-10-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-13.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-13-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-11.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-11-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73395\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>More smoke. With me.\ud83d\udca8\ud83e\udd17<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YOUTUBE \ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@genussmitvasilij\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@genussmitvasilij\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INSTAGRAM \ud83d\udcf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/v4silij\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@v4silij\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INSTAGRAM \ud83d\udcf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zigarrenzone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@zigarrenzone\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/manuels.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MANUEL'S<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Maps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DKuXVpoFopMH6ymm9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-14-Google-Maps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-14-Google-Maps.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-14-Google-Maps-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Manuels-Juni-2024-14-Google-Maps-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1em\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csf-321.ch\/fotografie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fotowerk 132, Christian Schmid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how MANUEL'S masters the art of Cuban cigar maturation and creates a unique smoking experience in the heart of Zurich. 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