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Back to Basics: How to Smoke a Cigar Like a Master
If you think that all you have to do to ooze out an air of class while smoking a cigar is inhale (which should not be done) and exhale, don?t even think about going near a cigar before reading this! Cigar smoking is definitely a culture in itself, and in order to appear Al Pacino-like, you must know how to cut a cigar, light it and of course, smoke it. When investing in a cigar, either from ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Super Bowl Sunday Cigars
Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and to make it the best it could possibly be you need to make sure you have the ever essential three Cs: Chips, Chicks, and Cigars.? While chips are an easy find and hopefully you don?t have too much trouble in the chicks department (can?t help you much there?or can we?), cigars are another story.? You can?t just smoke any cigar?I mean it?s not just any occasi... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
A Little Taste of History
Surpassing his liking for his silver goblet, Carolina rocker, and his personalized?coffee mug, President John F Kennedy is a recognized cherisher of Cuban cigars. This?is why hours before he authorized the U.S. trade embargo making his prized cigars?illegal, he tasked his head of press to procure every box of his favorite Petit Upmann?before the export was deemed contraband. Being a fellow ciga... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Size Matters: Choosing the Right Cigar for You
When choosing your cigar, size certainly matters, but bigger isn't always necessarily better. Just as you specify your blend and wrapper to choose what best suits you, the size of the cigar you choose will impact your smoking experience. One of the most common?misconceptions about smoking is that the size of the person should dictate and match?the size of the cigar. That is, as the myth goes, a b... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Are Cuban Cigars Really Better?
Cuban cigars are often touted as the finest cigars in the world. That?s because our Caribbean neighbor to the South has a rich history of cigar making, as well as some of the most ideal climate and soil conditions for premium tobacco farming. But are Cuban cigars really that much better than the rest? The answer is a little more complicated than ?si? or ?no.? The truth is, Cuban cigars generall... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
5 Major League Baseball Players Who Smoked Cigars
Just as some of Major League Baseball?s finest have incorporated chewing tobacco into their daily routines, so have they smoked cigars. Here are five of Major League Baseball?s most talented athletes ? men who have spent their entire lives crushing the baseball ? who never shied away from enjoying a quality stogie. Lou Gehrig With an incredibly impressive baseball resume, Lou Gehrig captured... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Cuba Relations in the Wake of Trump's Policies
Trump has been active and vocal of his dislike for Obama's policies throughout his campaign and presidency. So it's no surprise that he's "canceling" Obama's deal with Cuba. He announced this plan in Miami's Little Havana district on Friday, June 16. Citing Cuba's violations of human rights as the reason for this, he no longer wants to support the Cuban government in any way. His goal with this ne... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Cigars vs. Cigarettes
Here are some of the main differences between a cigar and a cigarette. 1. Wrapper -Cigar: wrapped in leaf tobacco -Cigarette: wrapped in paper 2. Time to Smoke -Cigar: 30-60 minutes -Cigarette: 5-10 minutes 3. Nicotine Content -Cigar: 100-200mg -Cigarette: 10mg 4. Cost -Cigar: $2 - $28 per cigar -Cigarette: about $7.50 per pack of 20 5. Inhale -Cigar: No -Cigaret... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Cigar Wrappers Enrich the Smoker's Experience
Cigars remain a significant part of our culture. They give smokers a rich and fulfilling experience. However, many people have limited knowledge about the cigar?s anatomy and how these pieces work together to create the overall experience. There are three parts to the cigar: the wrapper, the filler, and the binder. The wrapper seems to be the least important aspect, however, it significantl... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Cuban Culture in the United States
Cuban American culture can be seen in many aspects of American life. Whether it is their delicious food, cigars or contributions to music, Cuban Americans have managed to integrate into American society while sharing some of their vibrant culture with people of different backgrounds. Cuban Migration Cuban immigration largely depends on the political climate in Cuba. Since Cuba is relativ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |