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The Legendary AVO Cigar Brand Made in the Dominican
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
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26th Aug 2015
Cigar Mold or Plume: What’s the difference?
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
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7th Aug 2015
The Importance of Cigar Reviews for Consumers
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
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28th Jul 2015
Gurkha Legend Toro Maduro a Flavor Revolution!
Gurkha Cigars is a force to be reckoned with.Gurkha Cigars are a force to reckon with. Their steady
growth throughout the industry has earned this company a trusted name and
honest reputation. The Gurkha Cigars company has over 100 different cigars. Gurkha Cigars' great flavors and exceptional quality have landed this company brilliant ratings. Cigar Aficionado awarded Gurkha Cigars ratings of “90” “91” and “89”.The GurkhaCigar Company was founded by Kaizad Hansotia. When Kaizad
began m
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21st Jul 2015
The Rise of Nicaraguan Cigars Despite Political Upheaval
The Rise of Nicaraguan CigarsIf you have been one of the many who focuses your attention on Dominican cigar companies, it is time to broaden your horizons. Despite political upheavals in Nicaragua, the country is poised to become the next great leader in fine cigar production as Americans shift from Dominican products to those of great Nicaraguan cigar houses.The Troubled History of Nicaraguan Cigar MakersThe political history of Nicaragua has made many investors fearful of becoming involved in
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14th Jul 2015