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Custom Tobacco Launches With A Bang!

On July 25, 2013 Custom Tobacco celebrated the company's official launch with a party at Lure Nightclub in Hollywood. ?The gorgeous outdoor patio was packed with cigar aficionados and friends of Custom Tobacco, all enjoying a customized smoke from our premium blends. ?The drinks were flowing, the music was jamming, and of course, the cigars were smoking; the guests were having a good time. ?All in...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tips for Smoking Cigars

Cleaning the Cigar Cutter: There is a simple way to clean your cigar cutter if it has stainless steel blades. Soak the blades in a cup of hot water until all of the bits of tobacco and gum are soaked off. ? It should take about an hour.? If you have a plastic single-blade guillotine, throw it away and buy another.? There is no use in ruining a Custom Tobacco Cigar when you could simply buy a ne...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Unique Cigars

Cigars; you?ve seen them everywhere, and probably know a few lads who just can?t get enough of them. They?re interesting, mysterious, and, for lack of a better term, really cool. However, most people never understand why cigars are so popular in our world. I mean, they ?re just fat and brown things anyway, right? In case you didn?t know, there is much more to cigars than meets the eye. Check out t...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

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

Why Cigars and Golf are a Match Made in Smoker Heaven

Big, small, thick, and thin cigars, you?ll find plenty of them these days in any good golf course.? With summer coming soon, some of the best days on the golf course with your favorite cigar are around the corner. ??Whether you?re celebrating a great birdie, or enjoying a post-round cocktail, a premium cigar and game of golf complement each other nicely. Cigars offer an all-natural way to enjoy...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigars vs. Cigarettes : Is it even a competition?

First of all, cigars are much more versatile than cigarettes. While cigarettes are limited to small and a little less smaller, cigars come in a variety of sizes, not only by length but by width. Long and slender, short and thick, and everything in between, cigars have what you want. And if you still prefer the short stick of the cigarette, cigars have that option for you too called cigarillos. Why...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

4th of July Celebratory Cigars

The Fourth of July is a time to come together and celebrate all that it is to be American. As the holiday nears, you?re probably starting to wonder what you should do for the occasion. Well, don?t worry: Custom Tobacco has you covered. If you?re looking for something laidback, then what better way than with a backyard barbecue? Gather the family together, fire up the grill, and enjoy this traditi...

Posted On: 05/09/2018