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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 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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The Perfect Gift for a New Dad
Fun Fact: The common tradition of giving cigars as a gift to new dads dates back to the 17th century. In those days, cigars were treasured because they were rare and hard to attain. Thus, when a man parted with a cigar it was an expression of deep emotional appreciation. The birth of a boy was considered an event of national importance because of the young man?s value to his father and the comm... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Knowing Your Cigar
Do you ever wonder about the taste of a Cigar? Being uninformed can have you spending too much money on one that you may not even like. Here's a quick background: Cigars are mainly, but not solely, manufactured in South and Central America. A lot of the worlds leading brands and cigar types are from Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Each country's cigar production has its ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Think Twice About Where You Light Up
Thought about enjoying a cigar at work? Be careful about where you choose to light up. According to California Labor Code Section 6404.5, it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed space of employment. However, there are a couple exceptions. You are allowed to smoke in your office if it meets these conditions: the office you work in has less than five full or part time employees, there is a smoking ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Make Your Company Stand Out
Most businesses put a substantial amount of time into marketing their brand to increase sales and revenue. ?In an economy where there is strict competition coming from every direction, businesses must be able to strategically position themselves in the marketplace to stand out. A personalized cigar is the perfect way to represent your company, as you get to choose the exact image it gives off.?... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Best Cigar Lounges in LA
Besides smoking in the comfort of your own home, there are few places to thoroughly enjoy a cigar. Because of somewhat stringent smoking laws, Cigar Lounges could be difficult to find. To make it easy, we compiled a list of the best cigar lounges in Los Angeles! ?Buena Vista Cigar Club www.buenavistacigarclub.com 9715 South Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hill, CA 90210 The Buena Vista Ciga... 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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Figurados
Figurados are cigars unlike the typical parejeos; they have different shaping and sizing. Because they are more difficult to make, they are usually considered higher quality. After an absence form the cigar scene since 1930?s, these irregular cigars are gaining popularity again. Some of the most popular figurados are listed below. Torpedo: They have a very similar shape to a typical cigar, but ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Beginner's Guide to Humidors
Don?t have a humidor for your custom tobacco cigar? Not to worry! Here's a beginners guide to choosing the right type of humidor. You?ll be storing those custom cigars in no time! With a major range of humidors from large to small, it can be difficult to choose the right one, so we have mapped out the classification of humidors to get you started. Walk-in Humidor Are you a cigar connoisse... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
