The five best cigars of 2022
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The
first five places in the 2022 ranking carried out annually by Cigar Aficionado
magazine, were once again taken by the three countries that the entire world
recognizes as the most prestigious cigar manufacturers: Cuba, Nicaragua and the
Dominican Republic.
The Top 25 is made throughout the year
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The long-awaited annual ranking of Cigar Aficionado magazine is a long and laborious process that lasts the entire year.
What do you know about Cusano cigars?
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Cusano, the premium cigar brand that has been established in the US market for almost three decades, is known for offering a wide variety of high-quality products at highly competitive prices.
How to Shop for Cigars
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How to Shop for Cigars
When you are planning to shop for a nice cigar to enjoy, your best bet would be to make a visit to a cigar shop in your area. As you shop around, you want to avoid the cigars in
H. Upmann. A brand that has made history
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In the first decades of the 19th century, the city of Havana experienced a boom in the production of cigars, which were exported in large quantities to the important markets of England, Germany, France, Denmark, North America and Spain.
Drew Estate combines success with the fine art of cigar making
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For nearly 25 years, Jonathan Drew, the founder of the Drew Estate, has been revolutionizing the premium cigar industry.
Infused cigars? Acid is one of the most well-known brands.
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Before the year 2000, it was very rare to get a flavored premium cigar. However, there has been a significant change in the American market since the turn of the century, when an interesting company called Drew Estate appeared on the scene.
Montecristo White Series, a cigar lover’s dream
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Montecristo,
one of the most famous brands in the world, is made today in the Dominican
Republic and Nicaragua, although it is still made in Cuba as well.
What the color of the wrapper tells us about the cigar?
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Drawing
conclusions about the quality of a cigar based on its appearance alone is a
mistake that no expert smoker makes.
Vitolfilia, a hobby that declines over time
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Collecting
vitolas or rings, the paper band that surrounds one end of a cigar, is
known as Vitolfilia
Arturo Fuente. A family tradition since 1912
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The
Arturo Fuente brand is widely valued in the wide world of tobacco.
Dominican cigars. A brief history
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The island of Santo Domingo was the first place in the New World where Europeans cultivated tobacco for commercial purposes.
The origin of the rings. A brief history
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The paper band that surrounds one end of the cigar is known as the ring, although many call it the vitola, a name that actually refers to the format of the cigar. The ring is used to identify the format and the brand, in addition to providing an attractive touch to the cigar and even, on many occasions, it is a luxurious badge that can be considered a work of art.
Curiosities about the Corojo wrapper
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Although it
is true that there is no agreement among experts on the effect of the wrapper
on the flavor and aroma of a cigar, everyone is aware that it defines its
external appearance, which is why it has great weight in the buyer's decision.
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Which of these Montecristo do you fancy?
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Montecristo is one of the most reputable and representative cigar brands in the tobacco industry.
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The US cigar market over the past 30 years
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In 1992, just 30 years ago, cigar consumption in the US market had fallen to historic levels.
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Cigars and rums. A perfect pairing
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After
a special dinner, enjoying a good cigar accompanied by the right drink is one
of the great pleasures of a smoker.
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Ashton: a brief but successful history in the world of tobacco
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Robert Levin, founder and owner of the renowned Ashton brand, was inducted into the 2020 Cigar Journal Hall of Fame and received the Cigar Trophy for his life's work.
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In the Top 25 Cigars of 2021, Nicaragua obtained the first three spots again
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In the US tobacco market, very few are surprised by the quality of Nicaraguan premium cigars.
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Do you already know the Zino Platinum experience?
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The responsible for the creation of these excellent cigars is the Oettinger Davidoff Group, a well-known Swiss company of luxury products, whose main activity is tobacco. In 2003 they launched the Zino Platinun brand worldwide, as a tribute to Zino Davidoff, one of the best-known names in the history of cigars.
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Villiger, now in Nicaragua
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Villiger Söhne AG, the renowned Swiss cigar maker, opened a factory in Nicaragua just over a month ago.
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Cigars flavored or infused. What you should know about them
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Flavoring a cigar is nothing new. Almost all the mixtures that are used to make machine-made cigars have some type of ingredient to enhance their flavor, since the tobacco that is usually used is of low quality and therefore has little natural flavor.
