Archive for May, 2009

Notes from Don Carlos

Details are key in the magazine business, and sometimes one word can hold you up for hours. I'm not talking about a frustrated writer hunched over a keyboard searching for the proper way to describe how a night was dark and stormy—I'm talking about facts, and getting them right.

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Posted by Cigar Aficionado Blog Posts RSS - May 21, 2009 at 13:20

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Dona Flor Selecao

It’s time for Ed and I to do our monthly guest spot over at The Stogie Review. This time we decided on the Dona Flor Selecao. After Dona Flor found new tobacco producers, I was curious if they would compare to their product before the change. Check out the review and see what we thought.

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Posted by Tom - May 19, 2009 at 00:00

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Brews For All Seasons

I don't know what it's like where you are, but this month hasn't been very May like in the New York area. Rain, cloudy skies and temps that haven't quite hit that ideal point where you don't worry about whether you have a jacket or not.

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Posted by Cigar Aficionado Blog Posts RSS - May 18, 2009 at 12:20

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A Real Ball Buster

One of the great joys I have in my life is watching my fourteen years-old son play sports. He plays both travel hockey and baseball and I’ve been enjoying since he’s five. Of course it’s May and baseball is in full swing. It’s rained a hell of a lot since April and the rainouts are [...]

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Posted by zman - May 18, 2009 at 10:53

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Omar Ortez Originals

I ran across this cigar recently while browsing the selection at the Tampa Humidor. This stick caught my eye because of it’s simple presentation, decent looks, and cheap price of around $3.00 a stick. For that price, I figured “Why not?” If you are new here, I might as well mention I am pairing this [...]

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Posted by Tom - May 16, 2009 at 00:00

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The SCHIP Tax of April!

2009 is now a part of everyone’s conversation, however, early reports, as of May 14th, 2009, prove that “Lovers of the Leaf” remain loyal to the pleasure of smoking a cigar!Has there been some slowing in sales, yes, but a percentage can be attrib...

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Posted by Cigar Blog Moderator - May 15, 2009 at 07:52

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The SCHIP Tax of April!

2009 is now a part of everyone’s conversation, however, early reports, as of May 14th, 2009, prove that “Lovers of the Leaf” remain loyal to the pleasure of smoking a cigar!Has there been some slowing in sales, yes, but a percentage can be attrib...

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Posted by Cigar Blog Moderator - May 15, 2009 at 07:52

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The SCHIP Tax of April!

2009 is now a part of everyone’s conversation, however, early reports, as of May 14th, 2009, prove that “Lovers of the Leaf” remain loyal to the pleasure of smoking a cigar! Has there been some slowing in sales, yes, but a percentage can be att...

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Posted by Cigar Blog Moderator - May 15, 2009 at 07:52

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The SCHIP Tax of April!

2009 is now a part of everyone’s conversation, however, early reports, as of May 14th, 2009, prove that “Lovers of the Leaf” remain loyal to the pleasure of smoking a cigar! Has there been some slowing in sales, yes, but a percentage can be att...

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Posted by Cigar Blog Moderator - May 15, 2009 at 07:52

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The SCHIP Tax of April!

2009 is now a part of everyone’s conversation, however, early reports, as of May 14th, 2009, prove that “Lovers of the Leaf” remain loyal to the pleasure of smoking a cigar! Has there been some slowing in sales, yes, but a percentage can be att...

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Posted by Cigar Blog Moderator - May 15, 2009 at 07:52

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