Cigars

Chicago Cigar Tweetup #2

April 30, 2010

The first ever Chicago Cigar Tweetup was such a success, we’ve decided to hold another! The Chicago Cigar Tweetup #2 will be over at Tesa Cigar Co. on Thursday, May 27 from 6-10pm. Our liquor sponsor will be Chicago’s own Salud Tequila Lounge, who will be sampling several of its featured mescals and tequilas. Tesa [...]

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CigarChat #6, Sponsored by CAO

April 25, 2010

We’ve been enjoying our #cigarchat events so much, we’ve been keeping them going with top-notch cigar brands showcasing their very latest offerings. Our next event, sponsored by CAO Cigars, will be on May 10, 2010 from 7:30-9:30pm CST, and we’ll be smoking the CAO La Traviata. Once again, there will be a few sticks — [...]

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CigarChat #5 announcement, and our sponsor: Jameson Cigars

February 18, 2010

For our last #cigarchat event back in January, we reviewed the Tesa Vintage Especial cigar by Tesa Cigars. This time around, we’re proud to announce the sponsor for our next #cigarchat: Jameson Cigars. The chat will be on March 1, 2010 from 7-9pm CST, and we’ll be smoking the Jameson Declaration. Like always, there will [...]

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Cigar Review: Torano Exodus 50 Years

January 15, 2010

Considering I’ve smoked over a box of the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 50 Years Short Churchills it was time to write the review. I meant to write it about a month ago, but the holidays and the kids bringing home colds to share forced me to cut back on how much I’ve been smoking. The [...]

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Contest: I Want New Cigar Swag! – NOW CLOSED!

January 13, 2010

Alright as much as I love some of the cool humidors, ashtrays, cutters, hats and t-shirts given out by the different cigar companies I have enough. I’d love to see something different. So time to spout off! What kind of Cigar Swag would you like to see? Let’s get creative and give the cigar companies [...]

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CigarChat Cigar Review: Tesa Vintage Especial Torpedo

January 11, 2010

Here are your Twitter reviews from tonight’s #cigarchat event: 1. shiru54: The Vintage Especial form @TesaCigars is a mild smoke w/hints of leather and stronger cedar. mild throughout. # (Link) 2. shiru54: Didn’t heat up till nubby. ash was consistant, but feathery. prob due to me movin round too much. great for new smokers #cigarchat [...]

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Cigarchat #4 announcement, along with sponsor: Tesa Cigars

January 4, 2010

During our last #cigarchat event, we reviewed the Partagas Benji Menendez. It was mostly done via Twitter, but I gathered a small group of Chicagoans in my new favorite Chicago cigar shop, Tesa Cigars. In addition, I recently reviewed the Tesa Cabinet 312. With these in mind, it made sense to ask them to sponsor [...]

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What will you be smoking on Christmas?

December 21, 2009

Even though I’m Jewish, I think Christmas is one of the single best days to enjoy a stogie all year; you’re relaxing with your family, you’re watching football and you’re eating a ton of food. Cigar smoking just makes sense on Christmas. With that said, what are you planning to smoke on Christmas? Do you [...]

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Customer Appreciation Holiday Cigar Event 12/15/09

December 16, 2009

I meant to get these posted earlier today, but been feeling a bit under the weather. If you are in Cincinnati and haven’t attended one of these events you are missing out. The cigars on hand for sale were Anejo’s, Opus X, and God of Fire. The guys at The Party Source put on one [...]

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CigarChat Cigar Review: Partagas Benji Menendez

December 7, 2009

I’ve gathered a few tweet-reviews from tonight’s #cigarchat event. Partagas provided the sticks. We smoked the new Partagas Benji Menendez. (Thanks again to Partagas for sponsoring the chat!) And now, the tweeted reviews: 1. in2xshp: nice smooth cigar, med pepper and that vanilla creamy thing we came up with, nice woodsy tones with a great [...]

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