Archive for May, 2008
In the last post, we took a look at how to tell if the box of Cubans that you are looking at is real. Here are other ways by which you can tell if your Cuban is real.
As in other things, the best way to check if a product is genuine or otherwise is to
look for possible defects. What defects can you find in a box of fake Cubans? The truth is that the real Cuban cigars should be of the same exact length. Manufacturers of real Cubans are ...
Earlier in this month, I posted an entry on why Cubans are considered illegal in the United States. Though many of us know that they are illegal, it does not mean that no one can get their hands on some. Indeed, there are ways and means by which one can acquire some Cuban cigars. However, the fact that Cubans are rare and hard to get your hands on (at least in the United States) also means that there are a lot of unscrupulous and enterprising groups that take ...
In the previous post, we took a look at these little critters that can bring about humongous headaches to cigar enthusiasts. Not everyone has experienced problems with cigar beetles because the idea is for manufacturers to lay down preventive measures from the outset. Well made cigars are supposed to treat their products in order to prevent infestation of the beetles. They are also tasked with the responsibility of keeping their factories and production areas immaculate in order to eradicate the possibility of cigar beetle infestation.
Does this guarantee beetle-free cigars when ...
If you have been a cigar enthusiast for quite some time now, you would know all about the dreaded cigar beetles. If you don’t, then it is about time that you did. These little critters may have been cute when we were little kids – how many of you collected beetles way back when? – but they spell disaster for your cigars! Ever since tobacco farmers can remember, these beetles have been a serious threat to their crop and thus, their livelihood. Even tobacco factories are not exempt from ...
Cigar smoking is not merely about purchasing the cigar itself but it also has a lot to do with acquiring the right accessories. There are countless accessories that you can purchase for cigar smoking – some of them necessary, while others are for the “bling factor.” One accessory that can fall under both categories – necessary and bling – is the smoking jacket.
Truth be told, smoking jackets are quite rare these days, making them quite costly. However, they do serve a purpose. Smoking jackets are basically overcoats that ...
Let me begin this post with a disclaimer – it may turn off majority of cigar aficionados at the outset, it might not present a very pretty perspective of cigar smoking. But bear with me please and wait till the conclusion of the topic.
This post comes as a result of some reading that I have been doing. I was trying to find out more about the health effects of cigar smoking. Although I am quite fond of cigars, I still want to be objective about it when it comes to ...
Though there are countless choices for excellent cigars, there is no doubt that when the Cuban cigar is mentioned, the heart of cigar lovers suddenly starts beating much faster. Yet the fact is that Cuban cigars are illegal in the United States. Do you know how this came to be?
Older cigar smokers may be familiar with the story behind the embargo but for the younger ones, here is a bit of history (thanks to About.com):
Way back in February of 1962, President John F. Kennedy established a trade embargo against Cuba to ...
We are always on the lookout for a bargain, aren’t we? Well here is a list of something cheap for all of us – cigars for less than 2 bucks. That is a good deal, isn’t it?
Baccarat Luchadores
These cigars are made in the Honduras and costs about $44 per box. Each box contains 25 cigars. The flavor of these cigars is a mixture of mildness and sweetness – perfect for the cigar newbie. That is not to say that connoisseurs do not appreciate these cigars as well. A note – ...
When it comes to cigars, the Cubans perhaps hold the highest status. Yet it does not mean that one cannot find cigars of excellent quality and with their own unique flavor from other parts of the world. Though not many may know, the Philippines in Asia offers some world class cigars. The cigar industry in the country has been around since the Spanish times – which was hundreds of years ago – but has suffered a long decline. It was only recently when the country’s premier cigar company, La Flor ...
