The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara and Cohiba, a brand of handmade cigars, recently announced the debut of The Cohiba Experience at The Bacara, the first-of-its-kind cigar lounge in the United States. The Cohiba cigar lounge is open to hotel guests, club members and the public, Wednesday–Sunday, 6–10 p.m.

Offering ocean views, The Cohiba Experience features hand-painted murals; comfortable seating; firepits; and a walk-in, cedar-lined humidor, all set against the backdrop of the hotel’s Spanish Mission architecture. Guests can choose from a variety of masterfully crafted cigars from Cohiba and other respected brands as well as curated cocktails and an assortment of fine wine and spirits to create the ultimate cigar lounge experience.

This September, Cohiba’s brand ambassador Sean Williams hosts quarterly activities including cigar pairings, handmade cigar seminars, exclusive cigar release parties and other special events.

“We 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,” said Steven Janicek, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. “The 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.”

Carefully handcrafted and featuring the iconic red dot logo, Cohiba cigars are crafted by artisans passionately committed to producing cigars of the highest quality. Each cigar is made from the finest, hand-selected, aged tobacco, each blended to create rich, dimensional smoking experiences. The care and craft sees Cohiba cigars forever associated with extravagant taste.