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C habot unveiled how its union with the explorer Mike Horn came to be and what began as an idea turned into a new release of Armagnac in its own right. Mike Horn, explorer and collaborator with Chabot, said: “I crossed the North Pole with a small little bottle of Armagnac. For all big expeditions, I usually take a little bit of alcohol to celebrate the moment and the achievement. Because explorers, we don’t win medals and there’s nobody applauding like in a stadium. So, we kind of have our moment alone in the tent just having a bit of whatever you take along with you.” Horn explained: “On the last expedition, I celebrated the first-ever crossing of the North Pole with Chabot Armagnac after meeting Kathleen [King Gentzbourger, owner of Chabot Armagnac].” In essence, it was the beginning of a very Intrepid explorer close relationship, which fused adventure with the symbiotic nature of exploring and nature. Horn said: “Really, she had said: ‘Let’s do something that tells the history of the brand through the history of exploration and sailing around the world, that connection with nature’.” He added: “The bottle is in the form of a wave. And that’s what we are showcasing while telling a story about exploration. The product reflects our philosophy of life. It seems like the perfect union.” RivieraVillageRJ20 O liva Cigars made a bold statement last night during TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, hosting the Riviera Sunset event in collaboration with Neuhaus and Flor de Caña. This initiative is not just about visibility; it’s about creating a memorable experience that aligns with the luxury and exclusivity of the TFWA event. Riviera Sunset serves as an ideal platform for Oliva Cigars to strengthen its relationships with key stakeholders in the travel retail industry, reinforcing its commitment to quality and innovation in a dynamic market. A night to remember: the Riviera Sunset event Fred Vandermarliere, CEO, VCF Cigars; Alexandra Bevernage, Travel Retail Director, Neuhaus; Thomas Gryson, Travel Retail Coordinator, VCF Cigars; and Rodrigo Bazan, Global Travel Retail Manager, Flor de Caña Rum. Tuesday 1 Oc tobe r 2024 58 T F W A D A I L Y