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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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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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We're Close
Since the beginning of his presidency in 2008, there seemed to be a sliver of hope that Obama might reduce or even end restrictions on trade with Cuba, significantly opening up, after just over a half-century of official embargo, the market for, yes, what seems to be the only thing people care about when they talk about the Cuban trade embargo: cigars. Oh my. It seems the first president... 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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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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The Secret Networking Weapon
The clock strikes midnight. You?ve got a margarita in your left hand and a clammy co-worker palm in the other, all while you?re uncomfortably wondering if your wife will chew you out the next morning for ?partying? at this ungodly hour. Yes, this is one of those infamous company get-togethers ? you know, the one you?re forced to attend so you don?t look like the office introvert, then end up sheep... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What to Get Your Man for Valentine's Day
When it comes to Valentine?s Day, the perfect gift seems obvious.? You get that little teal box wrapped in a silver bow and you?re ready to go?perfection, right?? Wrong. What most people tend to forget is that Valentine?s Day isn?t just for women. Relationships work both ways and so do the gifts for Valentine?s Day. But before you freak out, take a deep breath and realize that your fairy godmot... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Throw the Perfect Cigar Party
What?s better than a night with your two favorite things: your buddies and cigars.? A cigar party is a great way to relax with your friends, enjoy smoking fine quality cigars, and at the same time stay within an affordable budget. Hosting a successful party depends on having a great theme, and a cigar themed party is one that everyone can enjoy.? Some of the great things of having cigars as the... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The New Craze: Flavored Cigars
Mojito Rum, Vanilla Macademia, Cr?me Brulee, Mocha Latte, Cherry Jubilee.? This isn?t a list of ice cream flavors.? This is a list of only a few of the many flavors of cigars. Popularity of flavored cigars has soared in the past few years, especially with those under the age of 35. Sales of cigars has increased from 6 to 13 billion in the last few years, with flavored cigars as a large, driving... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What Your Cigar Holding Technique Says About You
If you want to figure out someone?s personality before even talking to them, look at how they hold a cigar.? There are many different ways to hold a cigar, and all of them represent a cigar smoker?s personality, whether it?s their confidence level or competence in talking to a crowd. Wondering how you come off when you?re enjoying a smoke?? Here are 6 common ways people hold cigars and what it ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
