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“This was a private gathering to enjoy rich malt whiskies and exotic cigars with cigar connoisseurs,” said Dutt, 38, who last hosted a similar gathering three years ago at the Orient Express in The Taj Palace Hotel.
One of the serious aficionados in attendance, businessman Ashoke Laha, 50, took up a quiet spot in the corner of the courtyard accompanied only by his Monte Christo cigar. “It takes an-hour-and-a-half to smoke, and one does not have the energy left to smoke another one,” said Laha.
As the wine and whisky flowed and a belly dancer set the rhythm for the guests, an auction began for a three-day luxury holiday to Sri Lanka . The proceeds went to the Mohd. Yusuf Memorial Charitable Trust. A diplomat from Afghanistan pipped the rest to the post by bidding Rs 1.5 lakh for the trip. “He can now go on a holiday that has contributed to a good cause,” added Dutt, while holding his Rs 1,000-worth Romeo Y Julieta Cuban cigar.
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