Archive for February, 2007
No mistake about it: Cubans still illegal in the US
It’s always the things that are bad for you that always tastes the best. This cliché, more than anything would best describe cigars and the joy of smoking it. Cigars are such a guilty pleasure. It evokes old world luxury and masculinity. And the most hardcore of cigar aficionados would have preferences and favorites among the cigars that they have tasted.When it comes to taste though, Cuban cigars have already achieved a mythic status. I personally think that some of the best cigars in other countries can give Cubans a run for its money but, ...
Curiosity on Banned Cuban Cigars
It is a known fact that Cuban cigars have gained quite a reputation since being banned due to a trade embargo with regards to Cuba and the United States. Being banned and considered as an illegal possession once found in the state, such has created a significant demand for the demanded product, something that arouses the curiosity of any person who loves to smoke cigars every now and then. Cuban cigars are priced above the normal cost, due to the fact that they can only be bought through illegal and smuggled means. ...There are cigars and there are Cigars
With the resurgence of popularity of cigars, it is inevitable that it will become at some point commercialized. Commercialization could come in different ways but one particular symptom of commercialization is the appearance of so called “cigars” that one can buy from commercial establishments – places where you would never know cigars are being sold.For example, I saw cigars being sold on the counter of a favorite drugstore of mine. Now can you call this a cigar especially when compared to the high quality cigars that you buy in specialty shops. These poor quality cigars actually contain many non ...
