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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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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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Goodbye Lane Kiffin: A Celebratory Cigar
After Lane Kiffin's dramatic and highly-celebrated departure from USC (for those unfamiliar with the his tenure as coach of the storied USC Trojan football program, or his stints at the University of Tennessee and with the Oakland Raiders... a quick Google search will explain why he is even less popular than Congress), we received an interesting request: a celebratory customized??"Goodbye Lane Kif... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Perfect Cigar Cut
Are you a new cigar smoker? Well, don?t just try to light the tip and start puffing away?it?s not going to work! Unlike cigarettes, cigars have one head closed that needs to be cut before you can light away. But how exactly do you cut it? Sure, you could use scissors, a pocketknife, horseshoe nails, teeth, or precision cigar tools, but that?s all useless unless you know how to actually open the ci... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Best Events to Smoke Cigars
Smoking cigars is always an enjoyable occasion. But what are some of the best events we think they go well with? Check out our Top 5 List below! 5. Graduation Congratulations! You?ve made it though high school, college, or perhaps grad school. It?s time to celebrate. Just imagine you and your school buddies standing on stage, looking out into a sea of over-excited friends and family. You... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Top Smoker Friendly Cities
As restrictions on smoking tobacco in public have increased in the United States, it is hard to find places to enjoy a cigar outside of your own home. Especially if you?re an avid cigar smoker in a tobacco-free city, it can be frustrating. So, we put a list together of the top smoker friendly cities you can plan to visit on your next trip! Las Vegas, Nevada In this notorious city it is no su... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Stop Over-Humification
Can my custom tobacco cigars be over-humified? If so, what can I do to prevent it? The sad reality is that yes, your luxurious custom cigars can be over-humified. While too much moisture can ruin the savory taste of tobacco, there are two sides to every coin ? over-humified cigars CAN be saved. How so? Cedar strips. Leave a few cedar strips in your humidor. Place two at the bottom, one in th... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Top Three Smoker Friendly Cities
As restrictions on smoking tobacco in public have increased in the United States, it is hard to find places to enjoy a cigar outside of your own home. Especially if you?re an avid cigar smoker in a tobacco-free city, it can be frustrating. So, we put a list together of the top smoker friendly cities you can plan to visit on your next trip! Las Vegas, Nevada In this notorious city it is no su... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Break In a New Humidor
The humidor is almost as important as your luxury custom tobacco cigar. If you just bought a humidor, don?t put your cigars in right away. You can ruin your tobacco! Humidors need to be broken in to simulate the moisture in the air of the tropical countries in which these cigars are made. Here?s how to break in your humidor: 1. Grab a brand new sponge. Make sure it is unscented or does not have... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Father-Son Bonding with Custom Cigars this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. It?s that time of the year again! The leaves are turning maple red and olive brown; the chilly wind is rusting the antique bell chimes on house doors; and the sweet scent of freshly roasted turkey is wafting through the air. Just imagine biting into the first piece of succulent turkey, topped with luscious purple-red cranberry sauce, sided with some steaming mashed potatoes and gr... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
