I’ve been lucky enough to do some traveling around the states over the last 10 years for my job, and one of the favorite spots for me was Denver, CO. The reason being is it seems like every bar in Denver was 6 girls to 1 guy. In fact, at one bar in LoDo I had to ask if I was in a lesbian bar and my associates and I were the only 3 guys in a bar that had 17 women present.
As we continue to celebrate our 3rd Anniversary we have to thank General Cigars once again for setting us up with a box of cigars to give away here at acigarsmoker.com As always the giveaway will be done via a lottery. The prize is a box of Macanudo 1968 Toro cigars. As you may or may not know a price reduction on these cigars was just announced. Bill Chilian, director of marketing commented, “Since the debut of Macanudo 1968 in August of 2008, the brand has enjoyed critical acclaim and has received high praise from brick and mortar retailers across the country. We recognize that Macanudo 1968 is a strong product with tremendous potential and decided to revise the pricing structure to make the brand accessible to a broader range of cigar enthusiasts.”
They finally made a cigar to fit the band. That was the first thing to enter my mind when I was given one this past Saturday. The cigars were a parting gift as we celebrated Arielle Ditkowich’s 25th birthday as well as her father Danny’s 50th birthday. Danny is a partner at Tobacco Plaza, a shop I often visit when on Long Island. The event which took place as Oheka Castle (used to represent Xanadu in Citizen Kane) was attended by close friends and family.
The size A (for Arielle) of the La Sirena is a limited edition cigar to celebrate this milestone in Arielle’s life. No word on who will have these to sell, but it will be a tough to find cigar for sure. They are scheduled to start to shipping in 2 weeks.
It’s that time of year where there is nothing more relaxing then walking the back 9 with your cigar in hand. Especially, if you managed to hit that perfect tee shot and are set up for a birdie to move under par for the day. OK, so that last part was a fantasy as I doubt many of us are scratch golfers. I happen to be a bogey golfer (18 handicap) but I will still play from time to time to escape the pressures of life.
A few weeks ago we wrote how Macanudo and Excalibur teamed up with Callaway to give away 2 golf bags a week. Well this week they are teaming up with acigarsmoker.com to give away a bag to a lucky reader… Here are the details on our Handicap Contest….
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Davidoff of Geneva Opens new Madison Avenue Flagship
New York, NY, May 3, 2011 Oettinger Davidoff Group, the Switzerland-based premium tobacco company, has opened their newly relocated Davidoff flagship store at 515 Madison Avenue at the corner of 53rd Street, one block south of their previous location. The beautifully appointed shop features a 300 square foot smoking lounge for customers to enjoy their purchases, a walk-in humidor stocked with the most sought after cigars in the industry, including the complete range of Davidoff cigars, and a full selection of smokers accessories,
You know what time it is? It’s Kentucky Derby time! On May 7th, Nat Sherman with Esquire and Eleven Madison Park will be hosting an afternoon filled with Cigars, Maker’s Mark Whisky, lobsters, live bluegrass music, and, of course, horse racing. Looks like it’s time to brush off that seersucker suit and straw hat.
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Lately cigars have been under the cross hairs of the federal government but there is no mistaking that a celebration is made even better with a cigar.
According to published reports many people were seen outside the White House smoking a cigar, and the same can be said about those in Times Square.
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There was another cigar event Last week at Nat Sherman in Midtown. Instead of featuring furniture, the event was the launch of the new Esquire Big Black Book issue. It’s a kind of style guide for Gentlemen. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend, but my I did send over a friend so that he can enjoy the festivities and that I can live vicariously through him.
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I am currently down in the Dominican Republic hanging out with some other bloggers at the La Aurora Factory. So while we are away and there is no scheduled review for the day, I figured I would share an email I got. My business partner was attached to the 101st Airborne in Vietnam and was a member of Special Forces. He spent 21 days in the jungle as a POW before escaping.
While I never served, I know the sacrifices our men and women of the armed force make. I salute them for they are what make our country what it is.
This past week I got an email from Master Sergeant Cole in Afghanistan. It was short, but it means a lot to me that members of our armed forces read this site. He wrote, “Enjoy reading your articles sending you pictures.” We exchanged a few emails and with his permission I share these pictures. If only our politicians could appreciate how much a cigar truly means.
I became friendly with Jay Luto a while back through Twitter to the point where I have gone to some events in Jersey to hang out with JerseyJay from time to time. He always had a camera in hand and it was obvious he was more then just a hobbyist. At a recent event for Miami Cigar Company. He told me about his forthcoming website of cigar photography that was due to launch. Well that time has come, and this is truly an excellent site of some great photo work.
According to his website, The blog is a platform to share his two passions, hobbies, healthy addictions – cigar smoking and photography.
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Esquire magazine and Nat Sherman are teaming up to create an exclusive New York City club where they will showcase the new Esquire Home @ Nat Sherman collection of furniture and accessories. What does that mean? Plenty of cigars, whisky and hors (d’oeuvres, that is) – and testing out their cigar-smoking furniture is definitely in order.
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Smoking cigars is a pastime that is quickly picking up in China. Apparently, the trend holds true for women as well. Can you imagine – a vibrant cigar culture – embraced by both men and women? Seems like a Utopia, right?
Came across the following on Gothamist. Some city landlords have been prohibiting tenants from smoking inside their apartments because of the pervasiveness and dangers of second-hand smoke—but what happens when you’re allowed to smoke in your apartment, go out of your way to not disturb your neighbors with it, and you still get sued? Upper [...]
Looks like the Rico family of Gran Habano is planning for a very big 2011. In addition to their recent release of the Azteca, they’re working on two new lines of cigars, opening up a boutique factor in Miami and starting an awesome sounding Cigar rewards program.
In addition to their recent release of the Azteca, they’re working on two new lines of cigars, opening up a boutique factory in Miami, and starting an awesome sounding Cigar rewards program.
Their new cigars are called the Gran Reserva #3 and the G.A.R. OPIUM. According to the Gran Habano press release:
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