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Tobacco Leaf Classification
Cigar Box Factory Tour
See cigar boxes being handcrafted at this Esteli factory.
Tobacco Cultivation in the Dominican Republic.
Here you can view some beautiful images of a tobacco field near Santiago, DR.
Cigar Lighter Maintenance
Keep your lighter working perfectly with these easy to follow suggestions.
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These days strong cigars are all the rage. So much so that the word ligero is featured on many cigar bands/rings as a way of trumpeting its strength. Ligero leaves are generally taken from the upper-most part of the tobacco plant and are strong because these leaves get the most sun and consequently are the thickest and most potent. [...] |
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Was I doing this wrong? During a recent visit to a local cigar lounge, I noticed a wall poster that piqued my interest. It was a La Flor Dominicana poster depicting “How To Cut A Chisel”. I’ve been smoking Chisels since their first incarnation and they are some of my favorite cigars. All the Chisel [...] |
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Alex had a bunch of questions regarding cigar storage. I’ve tried to address them below, and hope everyone can benefit from my cigar storage trials and tribulations. Alex, here you go… Welcome to the world of cigar aging and storage. It’s a challenging place, but the rewards are great. I see you have done your [...] |
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When I first started collecting cigars, I had no idea how many sticks would be ruined by the dreaded tobacco beetle. I’ve had to throw out countless cigars with “bug holes”. My question is, have you been plagued by this scourge? Please share your problems and solutions by commenting on this posting. Thanks in advance, [...] |
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*Sneek Peek!*
It's like being in the Aging Room Factory! Help them decide their next great cigar!
Joe’s Gems
This cigar explodes with flavor! The La Bomba Atom!
Cigar Band Art Gallery
View enlargements of some great cigar bands here.
