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Interview with Erik Huberman, Cigar Aficionado
CT: Can you give a quick overview of what you do professionally and why you do it? What do you find most meaningful about your work? Does it involve cigars or tobacco in any way? I’m Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media. We’re an outsourced CMO and marketing team, so basically what we do is work with brands to identify their goals and marketing strategy. Then, we are able to... Posted On: 08/08/2019 |
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Interview with Matthias Clock, Cigar Aficionado
CT: Can you give a quick overview of what you do professionally and why you do it? What do you find most meaningful about your work? Does it involve cigars or tobacco in any way? I’ve spent the majority of my career in digital marketing, and focus on marketing strategies for events and tradeshows. In my off time, I’ve spent the last ten years building Fine Tobacco NYC, a social club ... Posted On: 08/09/2019 |
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Cigars in the Movies
Cigars are often associated with celebrities and movie glamor. ?The inclusion of cigars can contribute various tones a film wants to set. ?Since cigars have long been associated with sophistication and class, many films feature cigars to add an eliteness to a character's persona. In this case, the cigar would represent a character's high status in their social circle, such as a politician or a maf... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Presidential Cigars
Cigars are a White House tradition stemming back to the earliest days of the country. In fact Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was such a fan of tobacco he had brass spittoons added throughout the White House. Jackson and his wife made cigar smoking a family affair as the two would sit outside or by a fire and smoke together. Cigars were the overall choice of presidents, when it came to enjo... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars on the Golf Course
There are several necessities on the golf course. All of these things are essential to a golfer who wants to look and act like a pro. Keeping up on the latest trends in golf helps you go out and compete with confidence. One of the most important accessories to bring along with you is a cigar. They are perfect to enjoy while waiting for the group in front of you or while taking in the relaxing atmo... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigar Lounges
A favorite past time of many cigar aficionados is enjoying a smoke at a cigar lounge. There are a few things that make a mediocre and excellent lounge stand apart. When selecting our weekly cigar lounges to present to our followers we look at all four conditions. Most obviously the lounge needs to have cigars, and lots of them. Not just the popular ones that ?tourist? people may enjoy but not know... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Are Cuban Cigars Still Illegal?
You'll often hear about the infamous Cuban Cigar. A classic in old mafia movies and an iconic part of A-list celebrity culture back in the day. We know they?haven't?been around for a while, but what happened to them? February 1962. The then president JFK created a trade embargo against Communist Cuba to sanction Fidel Castro's regime. At the the Fidel had taken control of the the island of Cuba... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Tobacco Beetles
If you notice a perfectly circular pinhole in one of your favorite cigars, it may already be too late. Tobacco beetles are troublesome pests that ruin cigar collections of all sizes and calibers, poking holes and hatching larvae that leave even the most durable tobacco leaves useless. They appear and thrive in humidors and other storage areas that are left either too warm or too humid. While... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Science of Cigar-Drink Pairings
Whether it is a scotch, whiskey, coffee, or even a Dr. Pepper, it is customary to pair your cigar with a drink. ?Your beverage of choice, whatever it may be, is crucial to bringing out certain desired flavors from your cigar. There are four main identifiable tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. ?These tastes can vary greatly depending on what they are paired with because the different tastes... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Humidor Maintenance and Care
The humidor is an essential accessory for maintaining the quality of your cigars for an extended period of time.? Cigars are kept fresh when stored in the ideal temperature and humidity levels --below 73 degrees and between 65 and 72 percent humidity-- which a humidor offers.? If a cigar?s environment is not humid enough, the cigar will shrink and give a poor draw, but if a cigar?s environment is ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars & Weddings
Cigars symbolize celebration. ?They allow people to celebrate monumental and joyous occasions in a relaxing fashion. ?What can be more monumental than a wedding? ?The coming together of two families to make one marks a major life event. ?Cigars are the perfect give away?for ?and are usually enjoyed leisurely and among others. This sets them up nicely to be great for events such as weddings. The... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars & Drinks
There are certain things that just go hand in hand with each other and make a perfect pair, like peanut butter and jelly or macaroni and cheese. Similar to these pairs, a pair that many people don?t give much thought to are cigars and drinks. Pairing beverages with cigars is much more detail oriented than what meets the eye. There are different things one needs to take in to account when choosing ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars for Women
The hobby of smoking cigars has always been dominated by men. In fact women make up a mere 10 percent of current cigar consumers. With a slump in sales in Cuba, distributers looked for new ways to reach more consumers and increase sales. ?This resulted in the idea to target the female market with a new slimmer cigar called the Julieta. This is a pretty cigar embossed with gold and red bands. When ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars: The Ideal Gift for Any Man
With Father?s Day having just passed, you may have struggled with finding the perfect gift for your dad. While there are countless gift ideas for women, it is much more difficult to come up with great gift ideas for the men. Instead of settling for yet another tie, consider opting for an exciting gift that he will use and appreciate, such as a gift box of cigars. Some gift-givers avoid buying c... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Dominican Cigars
The Dominican Republic is the world?s largest producer of premium cigars, largely thanks to its perfect environment for growing tobacco. This is one of the reasons Custom Tobacco has partnered with a factory in this Caribbean country to make some of our own house blends. The start of this plant?s history in the Dominican Republic dates back to when Christopher Columbus wrote that he received ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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New York Times Explores Growth in Popularity of Cigars
In a recent article in?The New York Times, flavored cigars have been identified as the most recent trend in popular tobacco. While certain laws left the responsibility of limiting the distribution of flavored cigars, also known as swishers, up to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009, the administrative body has made no definitive motion toward banning flavored products, ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
