Jose Blanco of La Aurora Cigars is still perplexed … “don’t know why any body would want a dirty shirt but I’ll do what the guys want will see who the lucky winner is.” Such modesty isn’t uncommon from him, though. We all know winning the shirt off his back would be awesome, as you [...]
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It’s a long weekend, and we get to experience fully the freedom that we’re celebrating. I’m heading out on the road and splitting my weekend between two destinations, but I have the box of Cabaiguans I bought from W. Curtis Draper last week, so I’m ready for what’s coming. Enough about me, though, what are [...]
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I recently came across a great little recipe for very cool and interesting appetizer. The one thing I love to enjoy as much as cigars? Well that’s easy, food of course. And what is really great about this fun and tasty appetizer is that it happens to be a cigar! So the next time you [...]
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The travel ban to Cuba could be a thing of the past. The House Agricultural Committee put it to a vote and came out 25 – 20 in favor of opening the country’s doors. About time Yeah, probably. The thinking is that lifting the ban will be good news for both countries, giving the United [...]
Pete Johnson of Tatuaje talks about his plans for IPCPR this year, which includes a few new cigar sizes and band changes. While he doesn’t have any big moves for the show this year, he is looking pretty far down the road, including Fausto, his own deal with the devil. Though there was talk of [...]

