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Al Capone Cigars areso ingrained into the fabric of cigar enthusiasts around the world, it is difficult to imagine a world without them. Hand-rolled in Danli, Honduras, these little cigars have proven time and again to be the ultimate choice for a short smoke that kicks ass like a full size premium cigar. A little HistoryThe Al Capone Cigars brand is owned and manufactured by the Dannemann Company along with other brands like Dannemann Exclusive full-size premium smokes a …

No joy supersedes that of having a baby. A new baby represents the beginning of a new chapter in life and the official benchmark of adulthood. A new baby is a joyous occasion often celebrated with gifts for the mother. But what about the father?We believe the best gift to give to a new father is a cigar. In fact, there are cigar lines from numerous premium brands specially made for this occasion, the 'It’s a Boy,' and 'It’s a Girl' lines.Why Cigars?The tradition of gifting cigars to commemorate …

Is it Plume or Mold? This is an important question that every cigar enthusiast should be able to answer. Plume and mold represent opposite ends of the spectrum for your cigar. Plume on your stogies is the embodiment of optimal deliciousness while mold may very well mean the end of your precious collection. Have I got your attention now? So, first things first…What is Plume?Plume, also referred to as Bloom, is a powdery white dust found on the surface of your cigar. Plume forms when a perfe …

How do you tweak perfection? This had to be the lingering question as Montecristo, and AJ Fernandez contemplated the production of the newest Montecristo line, the Montecristo Nicaragua.Dubbed the brainchild of Abdel Fernandez and Rafael Nodal, the Montecristo Nicaragua is the newest addition to the Montecristo “Core Line” after the White, Classic, Original, and Platinum series’. About Montecristo NicaraguaCigar connoisseurs know that Montecristo cigars need no introduction. Since th …

Sweet Woods LeafThe cigar market is incredibly ripe for lovers of the leaf. Cigar connoisseurs, as well as newbies, are spoilt for choice. Age old brands are keeping the aficionados content with rich, full-bodied cigars that would take a newbie’s head right off. On the other hand, newer brands are churning mild, flavor-filled, mass market cigars to appeal to the newbies and occasional smokers. The demand for cigars is at an all-time high. Cigar companies are enjoying heights of 20 percent …