360 Scissor by Elie Bleu Arrives in Stores

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Chris Howard Replaces Joe Augustus at Swisher

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Selected Tobacco Launches Byron 1850 – Cigar News

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Outlier Desire Perfecto – Blind Cigar Review

“It is not easy to make a great figurado, at least one that pleases me. This cigar definitely was a

JRE Aladino Cameroon Queens Perfecto – Blind Cigar Review

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Nas

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The “Impossible” Journey of Guillermo Zapata

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#TBT, Early Disaster Preparedness

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Sunday Pipes #80

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General Colin Powell Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is

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M by Macanudo Dark Rum Toro

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El Primer Mundo Moves Distribution to PDR Cigars

PDR Cigars makes El Primer Mundo’s cigars, now it will distribute them as well. El Primer Mundo Moves Distribution to

Tabacalera William Ventura Breaks Ground on New Factory, Resumes Production at El Maestro

Cigars delayed by the fire could begin shipping to stores as early as February 2023. Tabacalera William Ventura Breaks Ground

Les Fines Lames Releases Tattoo Series

The four new Le Petit colorways have different designs on the blades. Each is priced at $159. Les Fines Lames

Hong Kong Considering Banning Tobacco to Anyone Born After 2008

New Zealand passed a similar approach last year. Hong Kong is expected to unveil a formal proposal in early 2023.

699. Xhaxhi Bobi Square 50

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700. Principle Money-to-Burn Middle East Regional Exclusive Leaf Master Churchill Pre-Release

Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars. Location: This review was made outdoors during a windy rainy afternoon with

THE HABANO FESTIVAL RETURNS.

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Luxury Cigar Club ~ Platinum November Premium Subscription Reveal | Cigar Reviews by the Katman

Luxury Cigar Club has a premium COTM subscription that is extremely impressive. The cigars chosen aim for the 10 ring

Friday Find: Kansas City’s Best Pitmasters Gather for Party in the Pit

Monk: Friend of the blog Ryan Cooper from The Smoke Sheet co-hosted the inaugural Party in the Pit (alongside Chef

Shepard Barbecue on “Diners, Drive-In’s, and Dives” S42 E34

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