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November Cigar of the Month – Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto

Posted on November 25, 2011 by admin

This month’s cigar looks like another winner, the Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto. Here are the details from Famous-Smoke.com: Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto Maduro cigars start with a rare 1985 Dominican Oro/Seco wrapper leaf filler. The Double Connecticut adds rich … Continue reading →

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(Infographic) Guide to Drinking Glasses

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

A great cigar is often complimented by a nice beverage. Whether you prefer a nice beer, scotch or bourbon, it can being the second most important decision next to what you are smoking. Being a guy that enjoys a nice … Continue reading →

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October – Finally

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

The First Part! The regular meeting, which is normally held on the last Wednesday of the month – is in the process of possibly being changed. I am waiting for confirmation from the Chop House, but we are tentatively scheduled … Continue reading →

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August Cigar of the Month – Diesel Unholy Cocktail Torpedo

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

This month we have the Diesel Unholy Cocktail Torpedo (5×56). CigarsInternational.com describes it as follows: A rare breed, this off-centered vitola is the cigar equivalent of a thick, juicy porterhouse. Crafted with fillers from Nicaragua’s black fertile soil, Diesel’s geographical terroir is … Continue reading →

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July Cigar of the Month – Leon Jimenes #1

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

The Leon Jimenes #1 is the cigar this month, rated a ’90′ by Cigar Aficionado. The following are some stats and reviews: Origin: Santiago, Dominican Republic Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Indonesia Filler: Brazil, Dominican Republic Size : 7.5″ x 50 … Continue reading →

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June Cigar-of-the-Month – Padilla Serie ’68 Robusto

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

Sorry for the late notice, we kind of forgot about getting this out. This month’s stick is the Padilla Serie ’68 Robusto. Having had this personally, it’s a really good smoke, as reinforced by its 93 rating as noted below … Continue reading →

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April Cigar-of-the-Month – Fonseca Arana Churchill

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Unless the weather dramatically changes, we will be at The Chop House again this month. The cigar of the month for April is the Fonseca Arana Churchill. In reading some reviews, it looks like our Grand Pubbah has picked another gem. … Continue reading →

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Famous Smoke Shop can now legally sell Cuban cigars

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Finally!!! EASTON, PA — March 31, 2011 — If you’re an American cigar smoker who’s been champing at the bit to buy Cuban cigars legally, your ship may be coming in – literally! Thanks to a temporary license issued by … Continue reading →

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Rotating Cigars in your Humidor

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

From the Famous Smoke Shop: Here’s a nifty topic that crosses my path every now and then – rotating your cigars. According to aCigarAdvisor.com poll, 54% of cigar smokers surveyed said they rotate their cigars on a regular basis. So … Continue reading →

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March Cigar-of-the-Month – Graycliff G2 Presidente

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

Our esteemed stogie magnate informed me this weekend that the stick this month is the Graycliff G2 Presidente. I have tried some Graycliffs a long time ago, and before googling the cigar, I was expecting a dark maduro of some … Continue reading →

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