Tom Johansmeyer on June 2nd, 2010

Here it is up close: the coveted “Dirty Rat” from Drew Estate. This cigar is not generally available, so your best bet is to go to a Drew Estate event … or head down to Cigar Safari. Do you have a great shot you want to see as a photo of the day? Send it [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 2nd, 2010

Push your way into the MTV Style Lounge at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, and you’ll find only one cigar to cut and light: Camacho, this year’s lounge sponsor. Presenters, performers and nominees will get the chance tomorrow night to smoke Camacho cigars and enjoy the company of like-pedigreed individuals. Says Dylan Austin, director of [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 2nd, 2010

The American Hotel & Lodging Association kicked $305,000 into lobbying efforts in the first quarter of 2010, and Cuba was one of the top items on the agenda. Investing lobbying resources in Congress and the Departments of Labor, Commerce and Homeland Security, the association also pursued other issues, including family medical leave and health insurance [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 2nd, 2010

Take a look at the process by which cigars are blended at the La Aurora factory.

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 2nd, 2010

It’s always smart to be skeptical, especially if someone’s hitting you up for cash. So, you want to keep tabs on the organizations to which you contribute, just to make sure they’re putting your money to good use. In a recent action alert announcing its Smoke the Vote 2010 campaign, Cigar Rights of America revealed [...]

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