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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 …

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 …

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 …