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What will Cuban Cigars mean for the future of the U.S.?Cuban cigars have been all over the news lately. They have been a popular topic of conversation among cigar aficionados for numerous years. Cuban cigars are set to invade the U.S. cigar market in an immense and unavoidable way. Undoubtedly, Cuban cigars have been desirable and sought after worldwide. Since 1962, Cuban cigars have been forbidden imports to the U.S. because of the economic embargo. Cuban cigars have been an iconic symbo …

Arnold Schwarzenegger: The King of CigarsWhen you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger, you’ll immediately visualize this actor with a premium cigar. We’ve all seen him on screen hunting aliens, driving a massive tank, and searching for terrorists with his prized possession; a stogie. With Arnold, life imitates art. Schwarzenegger is a huge cigar aficionado and connoisseur. He can be seen in his everyday life smoking some of the world’s finest. Paparazzi photographs of Schwarzenegger i …

The Legendary AVO Cigar BrandAvo Uvezian: The legend, the creator.AVO began with Avo Uvezian’s trip to Switzerland in 1983. He was traveling there to witness the christening of his daughter. During his trip, he had a Cuban cigar to accompany his dinner. He was extremely dissatisfied with the price which was $20.00 per cigar! Uvezian became more and more intrigued about the cigar industry especially cigar marketing. At this point, he started seriously considering creating his own brand. He …

Here you are, craving your favorite cigar after a long day. You reach into your humidor anticipating a nice smoke. You grab the cigar but notice something on it. Suddenly your mood goes from relaxed to complete panic. You ask yourself “Is this mold?” and then think “what is this?” Before you assume that you need to throw it away, think again. That growth could actually be Plume aka Bloom, which is good. Plume is commonly found on cigars. Plume is seen as crystallized grayish-white specks …

Cigar Reviews are an amazing tool for those who are new to cigar smoking. They are also good for cigar aficionados who are looking to try something different. For anyone new to cigar smoking, we realize there is a lot to know! When it comes to smoking premium cigars, the main things to consider are the: size, shape, color and strength of the cigar. Another important aspect is the maintenance of the cigars.If you are shopping at a retail store, you can ask the tobacconists for their recommenda …