We have all received some sort of service at cigar lounges – excellent or otherwise. The below list provides some reasons why tipping your tobacconist is a trick you should try! 1. You Relied On Their Expertise Did your tobacconist help you find a great smoke today? Tip them! Did your tobacconist check in on…
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Many cigar aficionados are dog lovers. What’s not to love? But have you ever wondered what type of dog breed you might be based on your cigar preference? Look no further! This piece is all about human’s best friend-the dog and what we think you’d be like if you picked your animal based on your…
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I sit down with Devin Ashley, owner and founder of Bad Ash Cigars. Bad Ash Cigars is an ultra-boutique cigar company that is just getting off the ground. We discuss the challenges that face small cigar manufacturers, where he sources his tobacco, how he started rolling cigars, super tasters, and how he handles being in…
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A great cigar stop on your way into or out of Des Moines proper! Fight any hesitation and chat with the regulars – they are an amazing group of individuals and quite frankly many of the people who introduced me to cigars many moons ago. While these aficionados are close in friendship with one another,…
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The Evil 3mpire Cigar 5ociety is also apart of another cigar review program with Cigar Worlds “Testing Lab” We figured why not knock out 2 birds with one… review? Whatever the case, the premise of the program is to be able to try new blends that brands will be putting out soon or looking to…
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That’s right! An episode of Simply Stogies Presents: Cigars & Coffee drops on Christmas Day! Join Tim as he enjoys a classic cigar, the CAO Brazil GOL! and some freshly roasted Peru FTO Lima from Burman Coffee Traders all while wearing the most hideous holiday sweater ever. The Scaly cap is still cool and makes…
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When I heard that Stolen Throne Cigars was coming out with another LE/Cigar Federation Exclusive, I was a bit hesitant. Cigar Federation has, in the past, not been the greatest to place to order from. In fact, when Stolen Throne’s last LE/Cigar Federation exclusive came out and didn’t break into the 9’s, I laid the…
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Previous Next Cigar Notes Construction Average Flavor Chocolate/Earth Strength Medium-full to Full Enjoyment Average Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras and Nicaragua Length: 5-1/2″ Ring Guage: 52 Vitola: Robusto MSRP: $10.50 Hamlet Paredes is probably most well-known for his time blending and rolling Cuban cigars. Now though . . . This content and more…
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James returns to David’s Fine Tobaccos and pairs a Caldwell Savages Super Roth with Three Rivers Coffee Co’s 3AM Lift Assist. Three Rivers Coffee Company is a service-disabled and veteran owned and operated coffee company that gives back to their community, gives employment to veterans, and gives back to the community. The 3AM Lift Assist…
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The cigar industry sees little innovation when it comes to the actual cigar. It is, after all, nothing more than the rolling of dead leaves. Yes, that is a very simplistic way of looking at what cigars are, but it is essentially the truth. However, the accoutrement that cigar enthusiasts and aficionados use while enjoying…
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