Record broken at London auction of rare cigars

A record £554,125 – including fees – was raised at last night’s C.Gars winter 2014 cigar auction at Boisdale Belgravia in London, the UK.

“Lot 317, the highly desirable Cubatabaco 1492 humidor containing 50 1992 Cuban cigars, went for £26,500,” said managing director Mitchell Orchant.

“The second highest hammer price was £16,200 for Lot 339, the Romeo y Julieta Coronations de Luxe pre-embargo Havanas.’

Bidders were said to have flown in from America, Asia and mainland Europe to attend the auction.

The next C.Gars auction will be online in February.