Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026

The Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 is a highlight for golfers who enjoy competition with atmosphere — and for cigar lovers who appreciate a calm tasting moment after the round. The tournament takes place at Golf Fricktal in Frick on Saturday, 25 April 2026, starting from 09:00.

Culebra will be present with a table/stand, and the founders will be there in person. The Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 is an excellent setting to meet the community, talk cigars without hurry, and discover how format shapes flavour. Official club website: https://www.golf-fricktal.ch

Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 at a glance

• Event: Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026

• Venue: Golf Fricktal, Büttihaldenweg 100, 5070 Frick

• Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026

• Start: from 09:00

• Tee times: published online via PC Caddie on Friday, 24 April 2026 from 12:00

• Registration: online via https://www.golf-fricktal.ch/buchung/turniere

• Registration deadline: Friday, 24 April 2026, 08:00

• Max participants: 60

Who can take part

The Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 is open to members of Golf Fricktal (GCF) and guests with a minimum handicap of HCP 46.0.

Tournament format

The Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 is a Stableford stroke play over 18 holes and is handicap effective.

• Men: yellow tees

• Women: red tees

• 4-ball flights

Prizes & side contests

• Gross: 1st place Ladies & Men (separate)

• Net: 1st–3rd place Ladies & Men (separate)

• Hole 5: Longest Drive (Ladies & Men separate)

• Hole 6: Nearest to the Pin (Ladies & Men separate)

Fees & programme

• Members: CHF 60

• Guests: CHF 150
  Both include match fee, refreshments (“Zwischenverpflegung”) and lunch. Lunch is served after each flight returns, and prize-giving is planned about 15 minutes after the last flight arrives. Please note: refreshments and lunch are part of the tournament fee, and the tournament cannot be booked without catering.

About Monkey in a Bottle

The Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 carries the name of Monkey in a Bottle, a gin brand from Distillery Aarau. On its official website, Monkey in a Bottle presents itself as handmade in its own distillery and highlights baobab fruit as a distinctive, name-giving ingredient across its gin creations. Learn more here: https://www.monkeyinabottle.ch

Culebra on site: cigar tasting with all formats

Culebra will be present at the Monkey in a Bottle Gin Trophy 2026 with a table/stand, and the founders will be available for conversation and tasting guidance. We will bring all our formats.

The cigars you’ll discover: Robusto, Toro & Corona

One of the joys of a guided tasting is that you don’t only taste a blend — you also taste how format changes the experience. At this event, you can explore Culebra across our core formats: Robusto, Toro and Corona.

Even when the tobacco blend is the same, the format influences the rhythm of the smoke: how quickly the cigar warms up, how the draw feels, and how aromas unfold from the first third to the finish. In our tastings, we keep it simple and practical. We’ll share the flavour profile in clear terms and help you notice the small differences — without jargon.

As a gentle guideline:

• Robusto often feels more direct and focused, with flavours that come forward early.

• Toro gives you more time and tends to show more transitions as it develops.

• Corona is a classic, elegant format that can feel particularly balanced and refined.

If you’re new to tastings, this is the easiest way to learn: choose one format you already like, then compare it with a second one — and let your palate do the rest.

About Culebra Cigars

Culebra is a Swiss cigar brand founded in 2025 — the Chinese Year of the Snake. The name Culebra means “snake” in Spanish. We create handmade cigars produced in the Dominican Republic, in an industry defined by tradition and craft.

Culebra was founded by two Swiss entrepreneurs, Nicolas Schwarz and Oliver Kneubühl, united by a shared passion for hand-rolled cigars and a commitment to quality. Our aim is simple: to craft cigars with rich, balanced aromas that can be enjoyed by both newcomers and experienced aficionados.

Our vision is built around three ideas: Cherish the Moment, Bridge Generations, and Celebrate Culture. In practice, that means slowing down, enjoying real conversation, and appreciating cigars as a cultural tradition — not just a product.

Discover more about our story here: https://culebracigars.ch/about-us/