Pros and amateurs call it “the best golf pro-am on the planet.” And this year’s Montecristo Cup, being called the “ultimate marriage of golf & cigars,” is looking to be the best one ever. This year for the first time, the event will be held at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in the Bahamas, December [...]
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Senators in Pennsylvania voted against Governor Ed Rendell’s proposal to levy a 30% tax on cigars and Tobacco Products. This was governor Rendell’s second attempt at proposing a first-ever tax on cigars for the state. Pennsylvania is one of only two states that does not tax cigars, with (thankfully) Florida being the other.
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After two years of financial mayhem around the world, we’re finally seeing signs of hope. The number of millionaires in the world has returned to previous levels. It’s about time, of course, and it’s only far too exciting to see all that disposable income flowing back into the global economy … not to mention the [...]
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In London a photograph (a re-enactment appears here) has surfaced which revealed that just hours after England’s World Cup loss Fabio Capello’s men had celebrated with beers and cigars. The photograph taken by Ledley King, and circulated among pals shows how the players got over their World Cup woes in their South African hotel. The [...]
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At the Drew Estate cigar dinner hosted by De La Concha last week, there was an unannounced guest: Edward III. Not royalty exactly, but certainly a presence that was appreciated. Absinthe is back, and it’s better than ever! I’ve been a big fan of la fee verte since happening upon a basement absinthe bar in [...]
The launch of La Palina has been a nationwide affair. The Washington, DC event, held with W. Curtis Draper at Morton’s, was particularly well attended, with the celebrities of the Beltway turning out for the occasion. Photo gallery below.
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Looking for some free cigars? Head over to see our friends at Toasted Foot. You could win a box of Macanudo cigars (several opportunities available). All you need to do is leave a comment telling everyone that you’ve entered. Hey, I’m a big fan of free sticks, so I encourage you to go check this [...]
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Pete Johnson, of Tatuaje Cigars, discusses how he’s using cigar futures to shift the market. And, he brings in a few other surprises as well. Get some cool insights into Pete toward the end of the interview, which was shot with A Cigar Smoker.
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