My First Day in Cuba! Discovering Havana's Charms - Guayaberas, Cigars, and Daiquiris

Welcome to my first day in Cuba! I am thrilled to embark on a journey through Havana's rich tapestry of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition while visiting Cuba for the FIRST TIME for the 23rd Annual Habanos Festival! As I eagerly await the arrival of my esteemed friends Edward and Eddie Sahakian, Jemma Freeman of Hunters & Frankau, and others, I set out in this episode to take care of a few essential preparations for the week ahead! Join me as I visit the esteemed bespoke Guayabera maker, Emiliano Nelson, to commission a custom Guayabera, an iconic symbol of Cuban elegance. Then, we'll step into the historic Partagas Shop, where I'll select some premium cigars, each reflecting the island's deep-rooted cigar culture, to enjoy during the week. And, finally, to cap off this momentus first day in Cuba, I visit the legendary Floridita for one of their famous daiquiris, a perfect toast to the start of an unforgettable week in Cuba. This episode is not just about the places and items; it's about immersing in the essence of Havana, experiencing firsthand the blend of tradition and passion that makes Cuban culture so unique. So, let's set out on this incredible adventure together! 📍CONTACT INFORMATION Emiliano Nelson: @enelsoncollection or on Facebook at “Emiliano Nelson Guerra Martin” 🙏 Thank you to those who helped make this series possible: 🔸 Jemma Freeman and Hunters & Frankau 🔸 Daymi Difurniao and the entire Habanos marketing team 🙌 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL 📽️ Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans:   / kirbyallison   🛒 Shop All Kirby Allison Products: https://www.kirbyallison.com #cubatravel #habanos #myhabanosmoment 📽 WATCH ALL THE VIDEOS IN OUR CUBA SERIES: 🧳 Packing My Luggage for Cuba:    • Packing for Cuba! My First Trip! Habanos 2...   🧳 Packing My Cigars for Cuba:    • Selecting Cigars for their Return to Cuba:...   1️⃣ My First Day in Cuba!    • My First Day in Cuba! Discovering Havana's...   2️⃣ Habanos Festival Opener & Welcome Night:    • Cuba Day 2: The 23rd Annual Festival del H...   3️⃣ Havana Sit Down Smoke with Edward and Eddie Sahakian:    • Cuba Day 3: A Dream Realized - First Cigar...   4️⃣ The Glorious Tobacco Fields of Cuba 5️⃣ Bolivar Festival Night 6️⃣ El Laguito Factory Tour 7️⃣ Humidores Habana 8️⃣ Havana Walking Tour with Edward and Eddie Sahakian 9️⃣ Hotel National Tour 🔟 Habanos Festival Black Tie Gala and Auction 🎬 CHAPTER TIMECODES 0:00 Introduction 01:40 My First Day in Cuba! 02:49 Guayaberas with Emiliano Nelson 17:13 Guayabera Delivery 22:50 Visiting the Famous Partagas Shop 30:35 Time for a Drink at El Floridita 32:15 Only one thing left...! #kirbyallison #myhabanosmoment #habanos 🙌 SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL 📽️ Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans:   / kirbyallison   🛒 Shop All Kirby Allison Products: https://www.kirbyallison.com 🌟 MOST POPULAR VIDEOS ▶️ How To Cut A Cigar With Davidoff of London:    • How To Cut A Cigar With Davidoff of London...   ▶️ How To Smoke A Cigar At Davidoff London:    • How To Smoke A Cigar At Davidoff of London   ▶️ Huntsman & Sons New York:    • Huntsman & Sons In New York City Savile Ro...   ▶️ Double Bespoke Commission with John Kent & Terry Haste:    • Double Bespoke Commission with Two Bespoke...   ▶️ Gentlemen's Day Out In London | Kirby Allison & Tom Chamberlin:    • Gentlemen's Day Out In London | Kirby Alli...   ▶️ Inside The Original John Lobb London:    • Inside The Original John Lobb London With ...   ▶️ From Suit to Shoot: A British Shooting Series: https://bit.ly/3CSJqf8 🧺 Dry cleaning provided by Rave Fabricare: https://bit.ly/3ery0FU 📍 FOLLOW US ON OUR OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA! 🔹 INSTAGRAM:   / kirbyallison   🔹 TIKTOK:   / kirbyallisonofficial   🔹 X:   / kirby_allison