Ten Cigars to Savor on Momentous Occasions

August 31, 2010

Ten Cigars to Savor on Momentous Occasions
Relaxing by the pool, playing a game of golf, buying a round for friends at the bar—plenty of common occasions call for a good smoke, not to mention celebratory situations. Fine tobacco and quality construction serve as the basic standard for cigars, along with aroma, draw, and taste. Below [...]

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Arturo Fuente, Cigar Maker

August 30, 2010

Arturo Fuente, Cigar Maker
Arturo Fuente’s story starts in 1912, when young Arturo first opened the A. Fuente Cigar Company in the Ybor City section of Tampa, making cigars of imported Cuban tobaccos.
The factory burned down in 1924, leaving Arturo in dire straights financially. He worked for another cigar maker until 1940, when he reopened, operating [...]

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The Coolest Golf Cigars in the World- The 2010 edition

August 30, 2010

The Coolest Golf Cigars in the World- The 2010 edition
It’s finally golf time. Thank God. You’ve dusted off the ‘ole clubs, rounded up your buddies, and shipped the kids off to summer camp.  You’re free. But every good golfer knows (good being a very broad term here) that the cherry on top is always picking [...]

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Developing Your Cigar Palate: Suggestions for Starter Cigars

August 29, 2010

Developing Your Cigar Palate: Suggestions for Starter Cigars
Novice cigar smokers are like newbies at any other occupation or hobby. They need a little guidance to learn what works best for them or what suits their individual tastes. When it comes to cigars, it’s wise to start with a mild one and work up to bolder [...]

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Whiskey and Cigars – the Pair Perfect!

August 29, 2010

Whiskey and Cigars – the Pair Perfect!
A weather-beaten Eastwood with chiseled jaws readying his gun at the first knock of door, letting in the nasty old crook to his most coveted province! After the fight that followed which did not even need a shot, Eastwood would walk in slow motion, grab a drink and bite [...]

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is it illegal to bring cuban cigars into the united states?

August 28, 2010

Question by Mo: is it illegal to bring cuban cigars into the united states?
the store (in my country) suggested to place the cigars in a dominican cigar box and have it sealed!!! but this is unethical and wrong. would u.s airport immigration confiscate the box (cuban)? and would they cause me any trouble? even [...]

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Golf Ball Divot Tool And Cigar Holder

August 28, 2010

Golf Ball Divot Tool And Cigar Holder
I recently was asked about my nifty little divot tool by a buddy of mine floating the boat down in the keys. It wasnt the fact that it fixed the divots with a stylish ease , but the way it could hold my favorite Cuban up off the freshly [...]

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Curing and Fermentation Make for Premium Cigars

August 27, 2010

Curing and Fermentation Make for Premium Cigars
Fine tobacco is the heart of premium cigars. Try a premium cigar like a Fonseca Vintage Lonsdale Tubo and taste the world’s finest-quality cigar tobacco. The wonderful flavor and aroma of a great cigar will make you appreciate all the work that went into its creation, and work it [...]

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Cuban Salsa

August 27, 2010

A Step-By-Step Guide To Cuban Salsa
Dance has been an important part of rituals, celebrations and entertainment since before the birth of human civilization. In the beginning, before we had written language to record things, the purpose of dance was often to tell stories and to pass them down to future generations.
The story of dancing in [...]

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Cigar Size and Shape

August 26, 2010

Cigar Size and Shape
Cigars are categorized by size and shape. Together, these are known as the vitola of a cigar.
Cigar size is measured two ways: ring gauge (its diameter) and its length. For example, most non-Cuban robustos have a ring gauge of approximately 50 and a length of approximately 5 inches. Robustos of Cuban origin [...]

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