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1. Cigar 101: Basic Tips for the Cigar Novice
Many of you, for different reasons, are having a love affair with cigars, rendezvousing in sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants for a few joyful moments. Perhaps you like the flavor, perhaps you like the aroma, or perhaps you just like to tell people who smoke skinny cigarettes, "My cigar can beat up your Marlboro." For whatever reason, the cigar is a luxury many of you choose to use.
However, for some of you, the above statement might not be true. You may, never having gone...click for complete discussion
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2. Cigar Occasions
We are all aware there are certain occasions in one's life where lighting a cigar is as integral as breathing itself. There are moments when it is expected everyone on hand will have a cigar in hand, smoking away in a puff of celebration.
While some people may smoke cigars during infrequent occasions - a divorce, a lottery win, an early release from prison - there is a set list of standard occasions when a cigar is nearly required.
The Birth of a Child
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3. Becoming a True Cigar Connoisseur
Like most people, you may be tired of being a novice, an amateur, a beginner. You may long for something bigger, hoping to become a well seasoned veteran of a particular area, a title that gives you gusto, gives you credence, and gives other people the impression that you know what you are talking about. This aspiration may be particularly true when it comes to smoking, as you fervently wait for the moment when you can not only tell people about your days as a hand model or the time your disser...click for complete discussion
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4. Your First Humidor
by Jennifer Jordan
Many of you who have just joined the cigar revolution may wonder if you need to purchase a cigar humidor, quietly mumbling to yourself, “I already had to buy a lighter, now this!” While some people do believe that keeping cigars in a plastic bag with a damp towel is sufficient enough to keep them suitable, nine out of ten cigar lovers likely splurge on the humidor. And, of course, nine out of ten dentists would probably agree.
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5. Cigar Tidbits: To Put in Your Pipe and Smoke
The cigar has a lot of history, a lot of trivia, and a lot of interesting facts. However, it's often easy to become so consumed with actually smoking the cigar, the luxury of its aroma, its flavor, its essence, to remember any of the legends and tales cigars light a match under. But, to miss out on these is to miss out on a lot of the cigar's culture, miss out on its extravagance, and destroy its past. So take a moment every now and again to enjoy some cigar tidbits…before they go up in smoke.
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6. Giving the Gift of Cigars
Tis the season for a stogie, fa la la la la, la la la la……
For the past few holiday seasons, I’ve found that gifts are getting harder and harder to give. Not only has creativity fallen through the cracks, but presents are not as monetarily feasible as they once were: there are televisions for sale that cost more than my car. Because of this, holiday shopping has become an increasing burden, not only for me but for many others. As we find ourselves trapped somewhere between the sh...click for complete discussion
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7. The Names Behind Cigars
by Jennifer Marie Jordan
If you’re an avid cigar smoker, chances are you have pondered the question on the minds of many: what would I call my cigar line if I suddenly found myself rolling tobacco? Some of you might name it after your mom, others may name it after a childhood pet, calling it something like Smokey. Some of you may name it after a specific region, and others may simply love it, hug it, and name it George.
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8. Cigar Urban Legends
Any entity that is rich in culture and lore has the potential to fall victim to Urban Legends, legends based on fiction but masquerading as truths. From the Urban Legend of Bloody Mary to the Urban Legend about the choking Doberman, these kinds of legends run rampant, passed down from generation to generation. While cigars don’t serve as the focal point of most Urban Legends, there are a few tales that use tobacco to blow just a little bit of smoke.
The Cigar Arsonist
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9. Cigar Culture: Las Vegas
Few places on Earth epitomize the cigar smoker’s lifestyle quite like Las Vegas. With slot machines, cigar lounges, and all night clubs, this is one place where smoking, drinking, and the lure of money work together to reel in pursuers of pleasure and lovers of luxury.
Ever teetering between a city based on vices and a city serving as a family vacation spot, Las Vegas always remains one thing: a Mecca for entertainment. From white tigers to a hotel light visible from outer space, Veg...click for complete discussion
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10. Cigar Bars: Smoking Allowed
There is a familiar sight we’ve probably all seen: a cigarette stands outside a bar alone; crushed that it’s unable to go in, tiny tears of ashes fall from its white paper, the spark in its eye fades away. Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man, long given up the fight, have put down their signs of protest and gone home. It, after all, is just no use: cigar bars are no place for cigarettes. They are havens for cigars. Places Ashton Classics can go where everybody knows their name, cigar bars are ideal ...click for complete discussion
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11. Cigar Charities: Giving Back to Tobacco Growers
by Jennifer Jordan
If anyone was to ever ask a cigar what it did for a living, chances are it would say, “I provide relief.” Bragging a little, this cigar would continue by listing the kinds of relief it provides: relief for those who need a break from stress, relief for those who need an outlet of luxury, relief for those who are looking for the perfect celebratory gesture. Overhearing this, a cigarette would look on, shaking its head at its cousin’s ego, only to realize the truth: ...click for complete discussion
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12. The Finer Things: Summer BBQ’s
Cigar lovers can’t help themselves; they are often used to the finer things in life, especially during summer time. For those of us with lots of money, or good imaginations, these finer things may involve dining on the decks of the most exquisite restaurants, rubbing elbows with the Hollywood elite or sailing on a yacht next to a person named "Buffy" or maybe "Fifi." For those of us who are more grounded in reality, however, we know that the finer things of summer don’t have to be this extreme: ...click for complete discussion
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13. Cigar Lifestyle: Texas Hold ‘Em Basics
by Jennifer Jordan
Those of you who indulge in the cigar smoker’s lifestyle may sometimes find yourselves with a tiny Kenny Rogers on your shoulder, serving as your conscience, telling you to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. Though this concept of poker – knowing when to place a bet or lay your cards down - has never changed, the game itself has been reformed. The days of antes and jokers have been put on the backburners, fe...click for complete discussion
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14. Cigar Lifestyle: Casino Etiquette
by Jennifer Jordan
Whenever you enter a casino, there is a certain etiquette you must follow, a way of behaving that tells others, and yourself, that you belong. Some people do this by handcuffing themselves to their money-filled briefcase while others, such as my father, do this by handcuffing themselves to something less obvious and way cooler, such as a fanny pack. But casino etiquette isn’t just about how you carry your cash, it’s also about how you behave the entire time you are...click for complete discussion
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15. Havin' a Cow: The Types of Steak, Part One
by Jennifer Jordan
When it comes to cigars, few things go better than a steak. In fact, some restaurants even have steak and cigar nights, nights where meat eaters and cigar smokers pair up two of their greatest loves. People lucky enough to have a cigar smoker's palate will attest that there is just something about a good smoke and a good slice of meat: move over mashed potatoes, beef belongs with a side of Montecristo.
As much as cigar lovers may agree with the above as...click for complete discussion
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16. The Best Cigar Quotes
by Jennifer Jordan
Every cigar smoker has likely uttered a saying worthy of becoming a quote. Perhaps they've uttered lengthy soliloquies about the pleasure in a Perdomo Reserve or maybe they've kept things short and sweet, simply capturing their feelings about a Henry Clay in a word or two. Maybe their fondness of cigars has been wrapped up in one phrase, "Wow, this is good," or, "Are you going to finish that?"
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17. Cigar Catering: Get on a Roll with your Party
by Jennifer Jordan
In a perfect world, the greatest luxuries of life would come to you. A steak would cook itself perfectly before delivering itself into your hungry mouth, a bottle of wine would uncork itself, and pour itself into your glass, and a cigar, as you echoed words of "here Monte, Monte, Monte," would simply appear cut and lit between your lips. In a perfect world this all would happen, but until the world adopts idealism, there is cigar catering.
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18. Worn Out: The Saga of the Smoking Jacket
by Jennifer Jordan
Ah, the smoking jacket: a fashion that has gone away, fallen into the clothing abyss with leg warmers, hoop skirts, and beloved parachute pants. On occasion, you might glimpse a smoking jacket, seeing one in an old movie or an oil panting hanging over a fireplace mantel. But, chances are, you don’t come into contact with these types of jackets very often. Truth be told, they are a thing of yore: the concept of the smoking jacket has been smoked out.
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19. Cigar Lovers to Boycott California? Don’t be Surprised
by Jennifer Jordan
We all know that the world is filled with ridiculous laws. Nearly every country, every state, every city, every town has at least a couple laws that make people say, “WHAT the heck?” There are laws prohibiting donkeys from sleeping in bathtubs, there are laws that ban riding a bike in a swimming pool and there are laws that don’t allow you to whistle for an escaped bird prior to seven a.m. (Hello? What if it’s an early bird out to get the worm; before seven a...click for complete discussion
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20. Cigar Store Owner Fights Back
by Jennifer Jordan
Cigars are used to being illustrious, tossed into the limelight and purchased by those with fame and fortune. A staple of luxury, they can often be overhead immodestly claiming to be “smokin’ hot.” We can’t really blame them: when it comes to cigars, many smokers have them on a pedestal.
While the focus may be on them more times than not, the most recent cigar news takes the spotlight off of the Camacho’s and Henry Clays and puts it, quite literally, ...click for complete discussion
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21. Five Things for Cigar Lovers to Be Grateful for This Holiday Season
by Jennifer Jordan
Ah, the holidays: a time to look back and reflect on all the joys of life. Counting our blessings, some of us look towards our friends and our family; others look towards our cigars, things that are often as loved as friends and family. For those who have images of Henry Clays and Camacho’s dancing in their heads, this list of reasons to be grateful is for you.
The Variety: We have increasingly become a one-size-fits-all world. Cigars, however, wa...click for complete discussion
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22. Cigar Gifts: Getting What You Want
by Jennifer Jordan
So, you’re a cigar smoker. You know the tricks to lighting, you’ve learned the hints to smoking, you even address Henry Clays simply as “Hank.” To put it mildly, you know your stuff…and your snuff, which means you probably also have a lot of what you need to be a true connoisseur. This leaves you in a bit of a bind come the holiday season. With so much already in your possession, what do you – the true cigar lover – request as gifts.
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23. Backer of Smoking Ban Caught Red Handed
International and National bans on smoking have seemingly spread like wildfire throughout the world. Restaurants, cafes, clubs, and lounges that once held happy tobacco users now possess "No Tobacco Allowed" signs and "put out or stay out" mantras. Yes, the Earth has become a difficult place for those who love to smoke in public.
Joining countries from all over, Portugal has recently lost its immunity to a strict smoking ban and gone the route of places like Ireland, Germany, and the...click for complete discussion
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24. The Other Cigar
by Jennifer Jordan
The word "Cigar" can mean many different things to many different people. For some of us, a cigar might evoke that calm and satisfying sensation of smoking a stogie, for others, a cigar might remind us that we are strictly anti-tobacco. And still, for some, the word cigar might make us think of a horse. Yes, a horse. Of course, this type of cigar may not be as nice to smoke as others but it sure was much more fun to watch.
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