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Alec Bradley New York

If you live or are near New York City, you know that the tobacco tax is ridiculously high. Taxing tobacco won’t stop anyone from buying it, all it does is put good cigar shops out of business because you can’t … Continue reading

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Paul Garmirian Gourmet II Series Robusto

If you don’t know the story about Paul Garmirian, you can read it here. It’s pretty interesting, and if you had time to read his book, you should. It’s an easy read, and was pretty relevant when first published. If … Continue reading

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La Gloria Cubana – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo

Look what I found in the back of my humidor, a box of La Gloria Cubana Churchills from when Ernesto Perez-Carillo was running the factory. I’m so excited to open it up and smoke them, but on the other hand … Continue reading

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Santa Damiana Churchill

I’m always in the market for a good, handmade cheapĀ  inexpensive cigars. I smoke a lot, and it can get expensive, and some days you don’t want to burn through two or three $15.00 cigars. Today’s review is of Santa … Continue reading

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La Flor Dominicana Coronado

Well, it’s September, Labor Day has passed, and the start of school for most children is today. September has always been the start of a new year for me. Summer is over, vacations have been taken, the pool is going … Continue reading

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Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve

One of my recent favorite shows is Person Of Interest. It’s just a good drama show and always has good twists and turns. Plus, he’s a good guy, done some bad things and is now trying to make amends. In … Continue reading

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C.A.O. America Landmark

Today’s review comes from one of my favorite cigar brands. Now don’t get me wrong, I love all the brands, but when I started smoking C.A.O.’s, I couldn’t stop. I tried all different lines as they have come out, and … Continue reading

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Brick House Churchill

Today is May 1st. Around the world everyone celebrates May Day, a day for revolutionaries. Well, while the United States doesn’t formally participate in it, I’m sure there are a few protests going on somewhere. Here’s hoping you are smoking … Continue reading

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Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Claro

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is the day when everyone is Irish, at least that’s what my Irish wife tells me. Being Italian, St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t that big of a deal, and as I got older, I went out … Continue reading

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La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 3

Today’s cigar review is the La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 3 (4 1/2 x 56). It’s a nice short robusto with a dark, oily wrapper. After lighting it up, I tasted a balance of wood and spices along with … Continue reading

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