Masters of Habanos at James J. Fox
At James J. Fox, we pride ourselves on the impressive expertise we hold in our shop on St James’ Street. In fact, three of our store members have such great knowledge, they hold the prestigious Masters of Habanos certificate. So, what is this prestigious certificate, what does it mean, and why is it so important?
What is the Masters of Habanos Certificate?
The certificate recognises those who are experts in their field. It is a prestigious qualification to hold with only 22 Masters of Havana Cigars working in the UK. These 22 make an elite group of people whose expertise is second to none. The Higher Certificate was developed by Hunters & Frankau back in 2013 and has seen 26 people pass the exam in total.How is the Certificate Awarded?
To receive the Higher Certificate, candidates must sit a comprehensive and challenging exam which is split into five categories. These categories include:- Agriculture
- Production and Presentation
- Brands and Specialities
- Vitolas
- General