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Alec Bradley Project 40 MaduroAlec Bradley is a significant brand in the tobacco industry. The Alec Bradley brand began back in the year 1996 and it was part of the latter portion of the cigar boom of the 1990s. The brand initially wanted to target golfers with their cigars, but this did not work out too well and Alec ended up meeting Ralph Montero in a brief encounter. The two of them contacted Henke Keiner, who was a widely known figure in the cigar industry, in order to create the Occi …

The Punch BrandThe Punch brand is one of the oldest and most well-known cigar brands in the world. The company is named after the character “Punch” from the historical Punch and Judy puppet show. The company began way back in the mid-1800s, and it has been quite popular ever since. Punch is known for referencing its long and storied history in the look and even taste of their cigars. The Punch Signature is no exception.Where and How the Punch Signature is MadeThe Punch Signature cigar is made in …

The Perdomo BrandThe Perdomo brand is known for offering good cigars at a cheap price. Specifically, Perdomo is known for offering bundle cigars. Bundle cigars come tied together in large groups. They do not include the cigar boxes commonly seen in more expensive cigars. Bundle cigars offer smokers the opportunity to save money, as the cigar boxes can add several dollars to the price of each cigar. Some smokers look down on bundle cigars for their perceived inferiority. It is true that many bund …

The Montecristo BrandMontecristo is a famous brand of premium cigars that has been around for decades. It is owned by Altadis USA. Montecristo is known for its hand-rolled cigars that utilize high-quality tobacco blends. Many of Montecristo’s cigars are made in Cuba. Of course, these cigars cannot be sold legally in the US. However, Montecristo’s American parent brand ensures that the brand has cigars made elsewhere that can be sold in the USA. One of these is the Espada.The Montecristo Espada r …

The Rocky Patel BrandRocky Patel Cigars has become one of the best-known American premium cigar brands since its inception in 1995. It is known for hand-rolled cigars from Honduras and Nicaragua. After 15 successful years in business, the brand decided to commemorate the business' success with a special edition cigar. In 2010, Rocky Patel Cigars released its 15th Anniversary Cigar.Where & How the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary is MadeWhile Rocky Patel Cigars is known for offering hand-rolled sti …