Big Smoke Thoughts
Back at my desk today after a weekend in Las Vegas with the most enthusiastic, upbeat cigar smokers that you could find anywhere on the planet. The occasion was the 2009 Big Smoke, which is one of my favorite annual events. In the upcoming days, you'll read and see our coverage of each Big Smoke night, and the two days of seminars.
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Of Comfort Foods & Cigars…Tis That Season
If you live in an area where the seasons change, then you are experiencing the awesomeness of autumn at this very moment. Here in north Jersey, the weather is cool and crisp, leaves have hit the turf, and football dominates the airwaves. I LOVE smoking a cigar outside this time of year. Staring at the [...]
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Perdomo2 Limited Edition 2008 Natural
Perhaps some of you read my review of the maduro version of this cigar. Mike, AKA KnightRid commented that his experience was horrible with the natural wrapper version of this cigar. He hated it so much that he asked for me to review it. Shortly after our conversation, in the mail came several samples for [...]
Big Day at the Big Smoke
Today was jam packed with activity here in Las Vegas at the Big Smoke. At nine a.m. the doors opened to our cigar seminars (they sold out around one month ago) and the room was filled with cigar lovers from around the United States and abroad who were eager to hear from their favorite cigarmakers and get Cigar Aficionado's version of cigar school.
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Back in Vegas
It's Big Smoke time, so I'm in Las Vegas with much of the premium cigar industry, puffing away and enjoying the city. We started in style yesterday with a little Cigar Aficionado welcome party at 1 at the Mirage Hotel. Rhumbar is a great spot—stark white on the inside, very hip, with caged metallic statues of fighting roosters suspended above the bar.
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Have You Entered The Canimao Contest?
The Contest is closed. Thanks to all who participated! If the answer is yes, then ignore this post. If you have answered “No, I haven’t entered the Canimao contest.” Then I have to wonder what is wrong with you. Do you not like FREE cigars? Entering is easy enough. Simply click HERE and enter the raffle! [...]
Forcade
With all the economic problems hanging over our heads, more and more people are looking for a cheaper smoke. I think that most people shy away from bundle cigars simply because many of them use poor quality tobacco. Most of the time the flavors simply can’t compete with premium cigars. Lately I’ve been dabbling in [...]
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Big Smokes: See You There
Is there any sense in bringing cigars to 1? I asked myself this question again and again as I packed my bags to fly to Los Angeles and then Las Vegas from my house in Italy. The event is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are going to be so many cigars, and many awesome ones at that.
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DCC Maduro
The fine people at Duque Cigars sent me a sampler awhile back. The DCC line is exclusive to Duque, and I couldn’t find a lot of specifics about the blend. To find out more or to order some, visit Duque Cigars website. As always, I paired up with water and got to reviewing. Blend: ??? Size: Toro [...]
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The Joy of Smoking—and Shaving
One day last week, a number of early-morning contretemps—including my daughter's locking herself out of her bedroom—conspired to make me leave home without shaving lest I miss my train. I considered that I might just let it go for the day, thinking no one would really be scandalized by my stubble.
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