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Humble Beginnings

Spending so much time in Central America has really opened my eyes to the world of tobacco. One of the things I have noticed about some of the greatest tobacco men in the industry is their humility. It is a common thread among the true greats. I am...

05-13-2009, 6:44 PM by Alex Svenson

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The Cigar Timeline

Few cigar enthusiasts realize just how much work it takes to create a cigar before it finds its way into their humidors at home. In fact, for some brands, it can be a five-year process; from the time the seeds are planted in the ground to when they are...

03-17-2009, 9:14 AM by Joshua Smelko

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Pre-Light Ritual

We all have a ritual when it comes to enjoying a premium cigar. For me, it includes scotch and the daily newspaper at the end of a long day. Where, how, and what we smoke has become a standard routine for aficionados to enjoy. In preparing your cigar...

01-07-2009, 5:40 PM by Alex Svenson

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Visiting Drew Estate

Typically, many cigar enthusiasts are surprised to hear that Drew Estate is among the top five cigar makers in regard to the amount of cigars they produce each day. The truth is their uniquely infused cigars have a dedicated following while their new...

09-29-2008, 11:59 AM by Alex Svenson

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Maduro Cigars

Maduro, perhaps the most misunderstood tobacco in the world, has slowly been taking more of the spotlight as cigar makers add more dark and oily blends to their lines. Maduro has had a tough reputation over the past 15 years, mainly because of misconceptions...

08-14-2008, 6:41 PM by Alex Svenson

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How To Smoke a Cigar

How do you smoke a cigar? This may seem like a silly question, but you might be surprised to know that the majority of cigar enthusiasts are not smoking their cigars in a fashion that maximizes there flavor and full potential. For an aficionado, tasting...

07-09-2008, 12:41 PM by Alex Svenson

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Exploring Granada

Traveling through Central America every month, you meet a lot of interesting people. Most of the Americans I come across on my flights are tourists heading out in search of some of the lesser-known vacation spots located off the beaten path. During...

07-08-2008, 2:42 PM by Alex Svenson

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Tobacco's Hidden Paradise

When I received my invitation to see Ometepe this past February, I was ecstatic. I have been writing about brands that use tobacco grown on this mysterious island for years and have always dreamed of visiting to see its lush soils for a first hand...

06-21-2008, 9:47 AM by Alex Svenson

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Nub - A theory Supported by Facts

Now that Nub has been out there for about a month, I have had a chance to look over the comments that I see on several of the forums. For me the best type of feedback is when people say if they like something or not and I am often turned off when people...

05-06-2008, 3:33 PM by Alex Svenson

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Blenders Secrets Revealed

While a blender will concoct his creations based on flavors that stem from certain plants grown from specified seeds in specified regions, determining the strength and intensity of the competing aromas in a complex cigar is an art all by itself. A typical...

05-06-2008, 12:28 PM by Alex Svenson

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The Next Big Thing

Five years ago, if you had asked any aficionado who Don Pepin Garcia was, you would have been met with a blank stare. Ask that same question today and there would be no hesitation as they talk about a man, who in recent years, has revolutionized the cigar...

03-25-2008, 9:21 PM by Alex Svenson

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Cigar.com Invades Nicaragua

As we made our final approach into Managua, I remembered the last time the Cigar.com team and I were together on a factory trip. Last year the group visited the small town of Danli, Honduras, leaving nothing but ash and smoke rings in our wake. This year...

03-13-2008, 5:25 PM by Alex Svenson

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Wine and Cigars

Wine and cigars are often closely associated. Cigar enthusiasts also fancy themselves wine lovers and often go so far as to pair the two. What specifically are the similarities between wine and cigars? Seeds and Regions: Wine is often described...

02-28-2008, 12:00 AM by Alex Svenson

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Before I Rant, Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Wow my very own blog, now all I have to do is find the time to keep it updated. Rather than peel into an immediate tirade on proper fermentation, real maduro cigars and one of my many million cigar quirks, I figured I should first introduce myself. ...

02-13-2008, 1:37 PM by Alex Svenson

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first impressions

Blog? Me? No way... Well Ok, I guess I'll give it a shot. After all, I love cigars and I am lucky enough to work around them all day, every day. Cigars I am currently enjoying:Sol Cubano Cuban CabinetGran Habano 3 SiglosCuba...

02-12-2008, 5:13 AM by timb

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Fresh off the Plane.....

I probably should start off with a formal introduction, or a clever little annecdote or something. Whether fortunately or unfortunately for you, I just stepped off a plane from Esteli, Nicaragua and there's really nothing else on my mind. ...

02-11-2008, 3:39 PM by Donny