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John Thames
I have been involved with the cigar industry for over 30 years! I began just as an avid fan of smoking cigars when I was younger, but have since worked in a wide variety of different jobs in the cigar industry. I will use my 30 years of experience in the cigar industry to provide our readers with cigar educational articles, product reviews, and keep you updated with everything that is currently happening in the cigar industry.
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