The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara and Cohiba handmade cigars are pleased to announce the debut of The Cohiba Experience at The Bacara, the first of its kind cigar lounge in the US.<\/p>\n
Following a launch event on August 11th<\/sup>, 2023, the Cohiba cigar lounge will be open to hotel guests, club members and the public, Wednesday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n Overlooking the resort\u2019s sprawling grounds and offering breathtaking ocean views, The Cohiba Experience is outfitted with hand-painted murals, comfortable seating, firepits and a walk-in, cedar-lined humidor, set against the backdrop of the hotel\u2019s Spanish Mission architecture. An array of cigars from Cohiba and other respected brands come together with curated cocktails and a connoisseur\u2019s assortment of fine wine and spirits, to create the ultimate coastal cigar lounge.<\/p>\n Cohiba\u2019s Brand Ambassador Sean Williams will host quarterly activations, to include cigar pairings, handmade cigar seminars, exclusive cigar release parties and other special events.<\/p>\n Christopher Tarr, vice president of marketing for Scandinavian Tobacco Group which owns the Cohiba brand in the US said, \u201cCohiba has always been a brand that elevates tradition and our partnership with the Ritz-Carlton honors this commitment. Together, we have created a unique new take on the classic cigar lounge. By combining the utmost in ambience, indulgence and hospitality, The Cohiba Experience encourages the camaraderie of cigar smoking in an elegant and inclusive al fresco environment. This bespoke cigar lounge will provide memorable smoking occasions that cannot otherwise be replicated, and we are proud to mark this pivotal moment for Cohiba in partnership with Ritz-Carlton.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are incredibly pleased to launch the first permanent Cohiba Cigar Lounge in the US. In partnership with Cohiba, we have curated The Cohiba Experience to provide guests a glimpse into what makes Cohiba the finest handcrafted cigar brand on the market today,\u201d said Steven Janicek, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. \u201cThe mystique that surrounds Cohiba, and our signature, laid-back luxury vibe come together to create a rarefied experience for cigar connoisseurs and those who relish the good things in life.\u201d<\/p>\n Just steps away from the Cohiba Cigar Lounge, guests and locals can enjoy some of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara\u2019s most cherished dining venues. \u2018O\u2019 Bar + Kitchen offers a menu of coastal Californian comforts with fresh ingredients including fish pulled directly from the shores, and Latin flair that pays homage to the destination. Angel Oak\u2013The Ritz-Carlton Bacara\u2019s fine dining concept\u2013offers a dynamic menu that displays local flavors of Santa Barbara, featuring dishes complemented by herbs picked directly from the property\u2019s gardens.<\/p>\n Admission to The Cohiba Experience cigar lounge is complimentary to guests at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara and to the public aged 21 and over. Reservations are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Iconic resort and venerable handmade cigar brand join forces to unveil The Cohiba Experience, a world-class al fresco cigar lounge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":64671,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[5463,49,179,44],"tags":[9034],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64670"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64673,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64670\/revisions\/64673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cigarjournal.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}