Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

Does it get better than this? A cigar and a shave … that’ a great combination. Throw in Zivity model Mandy, and it’s even better. The shoes are just a nice touch, but something tells me you didn’t notice. Model: Mandy Photographer: redeye Courtesy of Zivity

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

Well, it’s been a hell of a day for cigar launches, right? I just heard over Twitter that there’s another to be celebrated: the Zino Platinum Emperor Edition … and it exudes luxury. According to the announcement on the Zino Platinum Cigars Facebook page: Masterfully blended aged tobaccos create a cigar exceptional to the sight, [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

The cigar business is all about personality, and there’s no doubt that some of the players in this industry are larger than life. So, if you had your chance to sit, cut and light with one of them, which big name would it be? Rocky? Pepin? Padron? Here’s your chance to sound off! Head over [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

It’s been the talk of the industry for the past two months: Rocky Patel‘s acquisition of 50 percent of EO Brands. Thanks to A Cigar Smoker, we now have Rocky’s thoughts on the deal. via A Cigar Smoker

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

Good luck to the finalists … let’s see who comes out on top! via CAO International, W. Curtis Draper

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

I love stories like this. When I served in the army, I did a hitch overseas, but it was nothing like what the troops are going through today. I spent a year in Korea and didn’t have the risks associated with people shooting at me. Even then, it was great to get my hands on [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

The Pennsylvania budget is still up in the air, but the legislature and governor appear to be making progress ahead of the June 30, 2010 deadline. The gap between the two sides is narrowing, and there is reason for optimism among the negotiators. For cigar smokers, however, it’s hard to relax. A cigar tax remains [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

The former owner of La Gloria Cubana is back in action. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. has just released a small-batch cigar called EP Carrilllo Short Run. They aren’t as expensive as the EP Carrillo Edición Inaugural 2009 Encore, reports Cigar Aficionado, which appeared on shelves back in December.

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

There’s a new Joya de Nicaragua coming. According to Drew Estate’s blog, you’ll soon be able to pickup box pressed vitola as part of the Antano Dark Corojo line. The blog post states: “La Niveladora” literally translates to “The Bulldozer”, a name which emphasizes the strength of these cigars. These cigars will be ready for [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

Jimmy Buffett’s famed sandwich – a dead cow slapped between two pieces of bread and surrounded by tropical bliss – can be made even better. Le Select, the cheeseburger restaurant that so inspired the singer, is located only steps from Le Comptoir du Cigare in Gustavia, St. Barthelemy.

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