The Quai d’Orsay brand was originally released for the French market, appealing to their propensity toward a more mild blend. The brand become popular not only in France but around the globe.
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It's almost Independence Day and I've been experiencing this rare phenomenon called vulnerability. Most people see it as a weakness, myself included until recently, when I realized the world would be a better place if we all ok with not having the answer.
Nat Sherman Epoca Perfecto 2015 was the first brand created and owned by Nat Sherman, way back in 1929 and is the cornerstone of their legacy.
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Ever wake up the next morning and have a terrible taste in your mouth from smoking a cigar?
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Day 2 of my Dominican trip started early… 8:30am might not sound early, but after smoking and drinking until the wee hours of that same morning turns 8:30 into brutal.
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The Purotrader platform recently opened the auction and trading feature to the public; the world's first and only site to offer a cigar exchange to consumers regardless of physical location. Users can list items within their personal collections for sale or trade by completing a profile on the site allowing them access to thousands of collectors from around the globe.
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Schrader is no stranger to the finer things in life as they are one of the most sought after wines produced in Napa Valley.
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On poker night, anything can happen.
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The AVO Lounge Edition was a blend crafted for worldwide distribution and the higher end of their production line.
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I'm not usually a super fan of the single blade cutters...
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Davidoff has been expanding their offering of exclusive, flagship based cigar lines around the world. I was lucky enough to snag a box of the Davidoff Tokyo blend during one of my recent trips to the island nation.
Read More »The fermentation and aging factory is exactly what you would expect; leaves are sorted yet again and grouped together by type, size, color and quality, then bundled together for long term aging.
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Recently I spent a week with the GodFather of Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. in the Dominican Republic and it was EPIC!
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Weekly Obsessions are out!
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The Winston Churchill line was created to introduce a more powerful cigar to the US market.
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The Romeo Y Julieta Wide Churchill Havana Cuba is a lovely vitola weighing in with a 5 18' x 55 Ring Gauge and a golden wrapper.
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Weekly obsessions by the resident Purotrader cigar expert.
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I'm obsessed with a great many things but I'm focused on these few.
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A departure from the Herrera families usual M.O. of super dark and oily wrappers, the Undercrown Shade has created a light yet distinctively Drew Estate Connecticut blend.
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All because you smoke cigars doesn't automatically make you a gentleman.
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In mid November of 2015 Fuente begin to ship Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto to select retailers. These cigars are the second of the two planned limited editions from the Fuente family to pay tribute to the 80th birthday of the legendary Carlos Fuente Sr.
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Today is the official unveiling of the “Cohiba 50 Anversario” in celebration of an important milestone, Cohiba's 50th birthday.
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Blending intricacies from Nat Sherman was a blast!!
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Are you the “cigar guy" in your group of friends? You will know if you are the select cigar aficiando in the group that always likes cigars just a little bit more then everyone else. Here are a few tips to always being prepared and wowing your friends.
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This cigar is just stunning to look at both in size and shape. The cigar is aptly named the “Big Bad Mother F#$ker” and properly lives up to that moniker.
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