2009 Top Ten Cuban Cigars
April 7, 2009 by Tommy · 2 Comments
Look no further for the 2009 list. Sure this was from 2009, you still can’t go wrong with any of these!
Who Invented the Cigar Band?
October 27, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Sit back, light up your favorite smoke and consider, perhaps for the first time, the lowly band that encircles your cigar. A simple paper ring of no consequence to you… something to be discarded without thought. Yet for some it is an object of great debate, its origin shrouded in mystery and romance. Read more
Misunderstood Opus X
October 1, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Most times when I am in a cigar store I hear people complaining about Opus X and I have to educate them on it. Read more
Big News: Cigar Trade Show in Vegas
Although the economy is at a stand still and challenges loom for the next president, raising of the cigar tax was not the big news coming out of Vegas. Read more
What is in a Name?
July 21, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Who owns the rights to Cuban names and stores?
Altadis SA purchased 50% of Habanos SA (prompted by Altadis S.A. influence). In 2001 Habanos S.A. decided to dramatically change the way they make and market cigars. This change was carried out over a three year period. Read more
Who Discovered Cigars?
July 8, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Everybody knows that Christopher Columbus discovered America, but do you know that he also discovered cigars?
Columbus did not invent nor create cigars, either. However, he did observe the local natives in the Caribbean smoking an unfamiliar substance, either rolled up inside of a large leaf, or through a tube referred to as a tobago.
Columbus and his sailors packed up some of their newly discovered tobacco and returned to Spain, where the methods of making cigars and pipes were readily perfected.
Cuban Trinidad…
July 5, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Cuban Trinidad Grand Panetela were only available as a diplomatic gift.
Post-revolution brand Released in 1969, but only commercially available since 1997. In 1997 the Cuban Trinidad Grand Pantela was never sold again or to the general public. Read more
The Origins of Rocky Vintage
June 29, 2008 by Tommy · 5 Comments
Many of the younger cigar smokers won`t remember this but back in 90`s it was called the “Cigar Boom.” At the time, there was a certain cigar based out of Connecticut; Read more
Buyer Beware of Ratings
June 29, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Buyer Beware when buying cigars and buying them because the cigar got a 95 or a 93 etc. rating.
First you need to look through all that advertising and see what cigars have ads (and how many ads). The reason being is when it comes to cigar ratings, advertising has a lot to do with the point system. Read more
Top Ten Cuban Cigars
June 29, 2008 by Tommy · 3 Comments
Looking for the Top Ten Cuban Cigars? Well look no further.
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on any of these, find a nice quiet area – or a loud one with friends – and enjoy! Read more
