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You don't need to beckon a heart attack sneaking a good Cuban cigar through customs when you can get a premium Cubanesque cigar with bold flavors and an overwhelming presence right here in the US. I am talking about Camacho cigars. Camacho Cigars have for decades quenched authentic Cuban Cigar cravings for cigar aficionados across the world. I'm a huge fan.A Little History About Camacho CigarsCamacho Cigars have roots in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Florida. Founded in 1961 by Simon Camacho in …

There is a lot to be said about My Father Cigars. From humble beginnings to robust flavours, this Nicaraguan cigar giant has for decades claimed a sizeable portion of our humidors.If you are unfamiliar with My Father cigars, let me just say you are in for a treat. Today we shall be discussing the My Father brand as a whole as well as the My Father cigar that put this company on the map. So, let’s get started with some history.My Father Cigars HistoryMy Father cigars began in a small factory …

It is not easy to make a mark in the cigar market. Lovers of the leaf demand a lot from cigar manufacturers. If we are being honest, cigar aficionados will not touch a flavoured cigar with a ten-foot pole. They insist on a world of tradition and the good ol’ ways of making cigars.At the same time, we, the critics want a cigar with some flare and pizzazz. We want to talk about the new revolutionary blend, avante garde vitolas, and so on. So, when we find a cigar that straddles these demands …

Recently, we did an article on My Father Cigars and how this incredible brand continues to awe cigar aficionados with its incredible blends. More specifically, we spoke about the iconic My Father cigar and its impressive array of accolades. We are not done yet.If you know anything about My Father Cigars, then you know almost the entire collection of cigars in the brand boast 90+ ratings and bold, unrelenting Nicaraguan flare. Today we pick the My Father Flor de las Antillas. This …

I know you have had a lot of cigars in your lifetime. You are probably thinking it’s impossible to find a new and unique taste in cigars-you have had them all. Well, hold on to your hat because this cigar is about to challenge that belief. Today, we’ll be discussing the CAO Pilon and why it’s so special. If you cannot tell, I am positively giddy about this cigar. So, without much ado, let’s get into it.A little about CAO PilonCAO Pilon derives its name from a dated method of ferm …