Shawn Ewashko on August 6th, 2010

Back story: The Excalibur line debuted as the fuller bodied blend of Hoyo de Monterrey.  The top 10 percent of the tobacco crop grown in Nicaragua and Honduras and delivered to Villizon is reserved for the Excalibur line. The unique blend of tobaccos gives this cigar a very hearty aroma and a dry and spicy finish. [...]

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Edward Chin on July 14th, 2010

Have you ever heard of Cigar Tourism? If you enjoy cigars religiously, a vacation at one of these tours is like being in heaven. Imagine this: at least five days of pure cigar enjoyment including hanging out with the big dogs in the cigar industry, visiting to their factories and plantations, and of course, enjoying [...]

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Dad’s day is right around the corner, and for those of us who smoke cigars, it’s time to whip out the wish list. If you’re not sure which stick to pair with this special occasion, turn to Vin Lee, CEO of the Beverly Hills Cigar Club, for some advice. He’s put together five recommendations for [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 3rd, 2010

Among the many implications of a cigar tax, you’ll find one of the most incendiary issues in American politics today: immigration. At first, any connection between cigar taxes and immigration may seem remote, but when you think about the importance of cigar consumption here for businesses in Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic and other cigar-producing [...]

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