Cuba
Diplomaticos Cancilleres
Refined cigar diplomacy for first encounters and conversation.
50 RG · 130 mm
Five years of Cigar Academy UZ
Cigar
New Year
2027
A festive evening among friends.
Three cigars, live music and a taste for life.
11 December 2026 · Yakka Saroy, Tashkent
Join the celebration5years together
When11 December, 18:30–23:30
WhereYakka Saroy, hall Baccarat
Dress & guestsSmart Casual · 150 guests
Five years
of shared tradition
A fine cigar brings us together. Good company makes us stay.
On 11 December, Cigar Academy UZ members, their friends, partners and international guests will gather in the Baccarat hall at Yakka Saroy. The club’s fifth anniversary is an occasion to look back on a shared journey and welcome the New Year among people with a common interest in cigar culture.
Since December 2021, Cigar Academy UZ has grown from 15 to 308 members. The club hosts tastings, educational courses, themed gatherings, cigar premieres and its own festivals.
25+tastings in 2025
10trips to events in 2025
8countries represented at the 2026 festival
120 guests from 8 countries. The 2026 festival took place in December 2025.
Cigars of the evening
Three characters. Three reasons to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Dominican Republic — Brazil
Davidoff Escurio Robusto
An expressive character and the heat of a cigar dance.
54 RG · 124 mm
Cuba
Bolivar Ruta de la Seda
A regional release for Central Asia.
Exclusivo Asia Central 2025
An evening of premieres
Bolivar Ruta de la Seda
The name of this regional release connects Cuban cigar tradition with Central Asia. Its premiere will take place in Tashkent on the evening of Cigar Academy UZ’s fifth anniversary.
Exclusivo Asia Central 2025
A celebration to savour
Programme, 11 December
18:30–23:30
Welcome reception
18:30–19:00
A cigar, sparkling wine and live music.
Dinner
Seven signature courses, premium wines and Chivas 18.
Traditions
Congratulations and awards, a review of the year and individual honours.
Quiz
Fidel Castro, his cigar history and his friendship with Uzbekistan.
Anticipation
A draw for partner prizes and an auction of rare cigar releases.
Finale
A festive concert, live music and dancing.
Evenings we remember
Photographs from the club’s past celebrations
We look forward
to seeing you
11 December 2026
Tashkent, Yakka Saroy
hall Baccarat · 18:30–23:30
Tashkent, 40 Abdulla Qahhor Street
An evening
in good company
Cigar Academy UZ’s fifth anniversary.
Welcoming the New Year among friends.
150 guests. Dress code: Smart Casual.
Advance reservation required. Contact the organiser for participation details.
Partners of the evening
KPMGStrategic partner
Cult Cigars UzbekistanCigars
La MerLounges and restaurants
Davidoff Geneva Since 1911Lounges and restaurants
Union Beverage TradeWines and spirits
ChivasWines and spirits
YAYABOMenswear
DoubleTree by HiltonHotels
HILLMedia