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