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St. Patrick's Day Special
It?s that time of the month again...time to pick the cigar of the month! With Valentine?s Day over it?s time to move on to a holiday that everyone can celebrate and enjoy, attached or single: St. Patrick?s Day! This holiday had religious origins but today it?s celebrated by all, most proudly by Irish to honor their heritage. This day involves public parades and festivals, wearing green attire or s... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Anatomy of a Cigar
Like many pleasurable commodities, a fine cigar is the sum of each of its well-crafted parts. Every cigar smoker should be knowledgable about the anatomy of this elegantly crafted tobacco device before smoking. ?Who would wantto look like a rookie in front of a group of aficionados? The cap is a loose piece of tobacco on the top of the cigar, made from natural glue. It keeps the cigar together ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Customization Craze
From coffee orders to Facebook statuses, so much of modern life has become customized. Why is it that consumers are so drawn to customized products?? The answer is simple: people want personal recognition, to feel special and unique.? In a world where everyday life can get mundane, it is exciting to own something that is uniquely ours, something that is tailored exactly to our personal wishes a... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Brief History Lesson
The history behind cigars is one that dates back as far as the 10th century. Ancient ceramic pots discovered in Guatemala prove that Mayans were among the first people to smoke tobacco leaves, which used to be tied together with string and called ?sikar?. Later on in 1492 when Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas he saw the natives of the land smoking tobacco leaves that were twisted into ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Case for Customization
Custom Tobacco has a wide range of customizable cigars by taste, size, and design. Depending on the cigar you choose, binder, filler, and wrappers are sourced from Nicaragua, Cameron, and the Dominican Republic. For a unique treat, the Briarmont Blend is the closest thing you can have to a Cuban Cigar, as it comes from Cuban tobacco seeds grown in Nicaragua. While our special blends may appeal ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Great Bands
It is known that even back in the 1800?s Cuba produced the best cigars and these cigars were originally sold without labels. So how did the cigar label come about? Many historians can?agree that it was most likely Catherine the Great who provided the inspiration for the labels. ?As the story goes, 200 years ago the exuberant and demanding queen, Catherine the Great, lived in Russia.? Catherine, he... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Word of Advice on Opening a Cigar Shop
There are many barriers of entry that you have to consider when you open up a tobacco shop. One of the barriers that is more difficult to overcome is the competition for customer loyalty. Many other local tobacco shops may already have existing customers loyal to their established products. Therefore, your competitors have most likely developed a close relationship with those customers who frequen... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Custom Tobacco Attends Iced Out Emmy Awards Event
Last week, Custom Tobacco co-sponsored a pre-Emmy Awards gifting suite. ?The exclusive Hollywood event thrown by the Mark Kearney Group took place at the home of esteemed producer Peter?Brennan?on Thursday, September 19 to Friday, September 20. The event featured various company's and products, from make up artists to The Breast Cancer Society. ?Showing off customized MKG cigar bands, Custom To... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Holiday Gifting
With the holidays rolling around the corner, everyone is frantically trying to think of good presents. Suffice to say, the men in your life tend to be some of the hardest people to shop for because they always get the same gifts. This year, why not try something new with a customized cigar? What better time to enjoy a cigar than the holiday season and what better way to show your love than a perso... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Notable Cigar Smokers
Did you know that these famous figures were cigar smokers? Just imagine if they could customize their very own tobacco?blend and band! Winston Churchill: Widely considered one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also known for his numerous academic pastimes.? He was a historian, an artist, and a writer, but perhaps his most devout hobby was enjoying a good c... 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 |
