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Bachelorette Men and the Cigars They Smoke
It's that time of the year again: Bachelorette season. We've already seen the men stepping out of the limo. Someone already went home after a dramatic revelation (I mean, come on DeMario.) The first half of Week 3 was already crazy with Blake and Whaboom's fight, and the drama's just starting. There are so many men, it's hard to keep track. In order to keep track of the remainders, we've brought y... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Laws on Tobacco by State: What to Know Before Traveling
Back in the day, you could buy and consume tobacco products once you were 18 years old. Thanks to recent campaigns from Tobacco 21 and other anti-smoking organizations, some states now require you to be 21 to smoke. Furthermore, the laws on where you can smoke vary even more. So, if you're planning on traveling between states at any point in your life, you need to know what the smoking laws are in... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Beautiful Smokes: The 5 Aesthetic Cigars You Should Be Smoking
Now we all know looks aren't everything. But a large part of cigar smoking is the social aspect. Below are some of the most beautiful cigars available that will make you look good smoking them. The Most Beautiful Cigars You Can Buy Briarmont Classic Double Wrap?or the Briarmont Reserve Habano This company has two so pretty we had to mention them both! The double wrap (on the botto... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Covfefe Hashtag: 5 Things You Can Brand With the Typo to #NeverForget
#covfefe was one of many things that came from President Trump's Twitter account to quickly go viral. While Trump was clearly trying to type the word, "conferences," his typo was trending before his PR team could fix the mistake. Whatever side you're on, covfefe is now an important word from Donald Trump's presidency. In order to remember it forever, here are 5 things you can personalize with the ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Father's Day and Custom Cigars
Father?s Day is about celebrating and expressing your appreciation for that special one in your life, your dad. Previously, you have gifted him with a new watch. The year before, a neat striped button down. Maybe even a couple of weeks ago, a bottle of wine from that vineyard he has never even heard of before. So every time a new occasion pops up, you get a little flustered and wonder ?what do... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Sailor Jerry: the Man Behind the Brand
Sailor Jerry is famous in the tattoo world for creating the traditional American style. He spent his life inking sailors from the early 20's until his death in 1973. Today, he is considered the American forefather of tattooing. While his life was fairly short, during it, he accomplished many things that live on in modern society. The Life and Times of Sailor Jerry Early Life and Learning Tat... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Coffee Pairings: Because We All Need to Be More Caffeinated
Coffee is nature's gift to mankind. If you're like me, you think it's the greatest product in the world. In fact, a recent study from the Wellness Health Organization revealed that regular coffee consumption can actually prevent specific cancers. However, if it's TOO hot (above 160 degrees Fahrenheit) it can cause esophageal cancer. That's okay because cold brews are better, anyway. But what do... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A History of Drug Scares in America
One word. Five letters. It?s ubiquitous in mass media, but people don?t talk much about it in real life. You?ll find it everywhere, from the halls of college dorms to the shining offices of Wall Street. I?m talking about drugs. Every generation berates the younger generation for it, but drugs can be found throughout every era of America. From the speakeasies of the Prohibition period to the underg... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What's Hot in Vegas: A Look at the Cigar Trade Show
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, right? Whether it?s the Ferris Wheel or the fountain show at the Bellagio, there?s always something to do at all hours of the night. People go to Las Vegas for all kinds of occasions, from bachelorette parties to weddings. And for good reason too - there?s just so many attractions to partake in. You can pretend you?re in Italy at the Venetian hotel with th... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Views from 2016: Why 2016 was the Year of Drake
rakerake claimed the year of 2016 as his own early in the year when he collaborated with Rihanna for the summer jam ?Work? which lead Billboard?s Top 100 List for eight consecutive weeks. From that point onward, Drake continued to take over the summer with an album of his own, concerts, an expanding fashion line and with his personal life. He released his album ?Views?? [caption id="att... 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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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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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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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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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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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 |
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A Little Piece of Cigar History
In September of 1988, Hurricane Mitch hit Jamaica, destroying much of the land.? A devasting natural disaster, the hurricane nearly whiped out Jamaica's entire cigar industry, with the demolition of Royal Jamaican Cigars' land.? Royal Jamaican Cigars, the only cigar with Jamaican tobacco sold in the United States, lost 30 to 40 acres of tobacco during the hurricane.? After the hurricane hit, it wa... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars and Sports
Sport and cigar smoking have long been intertwined as two classics in American culture. Whether in a locker room in a moment of post-championship glory or just in a post-game moment of relaxation, cigars have cemented themselves, especially with a core group of famous athletes, both past and present. Whether they made their money hitting home runs or draining clutch jump shots, included is a li... 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 |
