12 More Reasons To Buy More Cigars

13. The freight costs are cheaper when you order 5 or more boxes at once.
14. I haven't seen that brand in awhile.
15. My (choose one: wife, SO, cat, neighbor, dog, goldfish, etc.) likes the
smell of cigars, and I want to keep them happy.
16. My friend is talking about those cigars.
17. CA talked about those cigars.
18. ASC talked about these cigars!!
19. I have to buy these, I haven't tried them yet.
20. It's Cuban.
21. They won't go bad anyway.
22. I have more humidor space.
23. I can just build another Igloodore.
24. Hey, the unplugged extra fridge in the garage holds at 72%!


source: Tony Muller, Richard Hsiung and friends

12 Reasons To Buy More Cigars

1. Suppliers are running low, we need to buy them now!
2. Prices are going up, we need to buy now while it's cheaper.
3. My kids need the boxes for school projects.
4. My humidor regulates better when it's full.
5. These cigars I'm buying will be worth more later.
6. We live in earthquake country (substitute natural disaster of your
choice) and the UPS and FexEx drivers may not be able to get thru for
WEEKS.
7. I have to have different types for different occasions.
8. When my friends come over, I want to make sure I have enough.
9. I need to buy these cheap cigars for people I don't know well enough.
10. It's cheaper by the box.
11. It's cheaper by the bundle.
12. It's research - I'm trying to determine how many "bad" smokes are in
a box. Of course, to be statistically accurate, I need to personally
smoke 30+ boxes from the same crop.

source: Tony Muller, Richard Hsiung and friends

Al Capone Sweets and Slims

Al Capones are made with an original combination of Nicaraguan and Brazilian tobacco leaves. A unique Bahia wrapper produces a distinctive aroma. The vintage filler comes from the Condega, Jalapa and Esteli regions of Nicaragua. The result is a full bodied smoke with a slightly sweet but smooth flavor.

Manufacturer: Al Capone
Filler: Dominican Republic
Cigar: SWEETS COGNAC
Cigar Length: 3.3
Cigar Ring: 20
Wrapper: Natural
Box Of: 100
Price: $56.59

Manufacturer: Al Capone
Filler: Dominican Republic
Cigar: SLIMS RUM
Cigar Length: 3.3
Cigar Ring: 20
Wrapper: Natural
Box Of: 100
Price: $56.95

Cigar Smoking: Health Effects Revisted

Concerned about the health affects of smoking cigars? Read Dr. Marc J. Schneiderman's 2001 Update of his important scientific paper: CIGARS AND CANCER for the truth about this important issue....

Our thanks to Dr. Marc and the boys at ICG for keeping us informed.

Smoking Boy with Sherlock Holmes Pipe

This vintage photo from somewhere between 1899 and 1904 shows a youngster that probably had more moxy and in-bread responsibility than most of today's 18 year olds. Obviously, he is mimicking the actions of an older male in his family. I'll bet he would be puffing a Cohiba, given the chance.

What say ye?

Carvings For Cigar Stores

Imagine the cost of one of these one-of-a-kind statue carvings! How many different places in your "world" would you want to place one? Let's hear your display ideas: garage, party room, place of business...?

Scottsdale Gets New Smoke: Napoleon Cigar Club

The Napoleon is a cigar lounge. It opened in February, replacing the third floor of what used to be the Estate House at the Scottsdale Waterfront. The 6,000-square-foot space pays homage to the classy cigar clubs in New York City and Los Angeles, according to owner Napoleon Smith.

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/bars/articles/2011/04/15/20110415napoleon-cigar-club-now-open-scottsdale.html#ixzz1KCtuD2sR

Lead Paint and Cigar Smoking

Back in the day, there really was nothing harmful to us, right??

Lead paint, asbestos, alcohol and wild women. None of that stuff used to matter.

Buffalo Bill Cigar Store Carving

Some fantastic fantasizing going on here about how this would look on my front porch. Or perhaps the reception area at my downtown office. A conversation starter, no doubt. Hand-rolled loose leaf must have been the standard of that man's day.

Beautiful old cigar store carvings captured in the photostream of this gent: http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagesaint/with/454721530/

Buffalo Bill Cigar Box

Nice, colorful graphics of Cody (Buffalo Bill) cigar box. This
box contained Puritanos Cigars. Box measures 6" X 8.5", 2.5"
deep. Bottom side states it is Factory No. 35 lst Dist. PA.

Wouldn't it be cool to have this in your home office or reception area? A nice piece of the wild west.