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Entries for April, 2010

The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial

Apr.30, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

My Father Cigars, Inc. is set to make available the much anticipated newest addition to their line of smokes. The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial should be released for purchase within the next few weeks.
Since its unveiling in December 2009, at the Cigar Inn event in New York City, aficionados everywhere have been waiting for the [...]

Centenniel Celebration for Mark Twain

Apr.29, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Most of us have read, in whole or in part, some literature from iconic American author Mark Twain. From “Huckleberry Finn” to commentary written on a range of civil rights causes from his day, Mark Twain’s writings touch lives even today. Devoted fans, students, biographers, and celebrities celebrated Mark Twain’s legacy marking the 100th [...]

Stranded Tourists Catch a Break

Apr.28, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

The Iceland volcano that erupted April 14, 2010, sent unprecedented amounts of volcanic ash into the air and disrupted air travel all over Europe. Stranded travelers could do nothing but wait for the ash cloud to settle and try to recreate some comforts from home. In an effort to help, Florida’s Orlando Tourism Bureau organized [...]

Smokers Unwelcome in Michigan

Apr.22, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Starting May 1st, Michigan smokers are going to have a much tougher time enjoying a drag from their favorite tobacco blends. The new legislation prohibits inside smoking in bars, restaurants, and workplaces. Can you still light up at home? For the time being…

Cigar smoking will still be allowed in the casinos located in Michigan (those [...]

Tags: bandwagon, casinos, Cigar Bars, Cigar Libre, cigarlibre.org, cuban cigar, fair trade, Governor Jennifer Granholm, Michigan, no-smoking policy, quality of life, Smoking Ban, stogies, tobacco stores

Philadelphia Councilman Proposes Cigar Tax

Apr.22, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Add this to the slew of ongoing cigar tax proposals: Philadelphia Councilman Darrell Clarke plans to introduce new legislation aimed straight at cigars at 3.6 cents per ounce for individual stogies. The proposed tax will affect pipe and chewing tobacco, rolling papers, and cigars but not cigarettes.

The City is looking to seal the hole in [...]

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The Godfather of the Cigar

Apr.19, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Called the Godfather of the cigar, Cuban legend Alejandro Robaina, aged 91, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010. Family, and hundreds of friends came to pay final respects and say good-byes to the man who dedicated his life to pursuing a passion for growing fine tobacco and enjoying some of the finest cigars made.
Robaina was [...]

Tags: alejandro robaina, Cigar Libre, cigarlibre.org, cuban cigar, cuban tobacco, cuban tobacco farmer, cubanos cigar, don alejandro robaina, godfather of the cigar, tobacco, tobacco farmer

More Than Just a Smoke, it’s a Personality

Apr.16, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

From time to time cigar smoking newbies will ask us how to pick a cigar that speaks of their personality. We believe that cigar smoking is like continuing education; the more experiences you open your mind to, the more you learn about yourself. Nonetheless, we have some pointers for those stumbling onto this blog for [...]

Tags: buying a cigar, choosing a cigar, cigar 101, cigar help, Cigar Libre, cigar shop, cigar smoking, cigarlibre, first time smoking a cigar, how to buy a cigar, how to choose a cigar, how to smoke a cigar, new to cigar smoking, new to cigars, tobacconist, what kind of cigar would i like

That’s What He (She) Said

Apr.14, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Loyal readers send us their favorite cigar-related quotes and we thought we’d share a few of them with you today:
“You should hurry up and acquire the cigar habit. It’s one of the major happinesses. And so much more lasting than love, so much less costly in emotional wear and tear.” – Aldous Huxley
“I have made [...]

Tags: celebrities who smoke cigars, celebrity cigar quotes, cigar fans, cigar lovers, cigar quotes, cigar smokers, cigar smoking, famous cigar smokers, people who love cigars

Electronic Smoking: Technology meets time-honored tradition.

Apr.12, 2010 in Uncategorized Leave a Comment

You wouldn’t expect to see a cigarette that runs on batteries sold at a prestigious tobacco shop where they still roll the real thing by hand. But that’s exactly what La Case Grande Tobacco Company owner Paul DiSilvio sells at the counter when customers are coming in for his famous cigars.
Non-flammable and driven by a [...]

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