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Texas Businessman Sets His Sights On Cigars

By STANLEY GORDON 10 October 2017Cigars, Home Banner, India Cigar Club, News

In an uncertain era when many cigarmakers are proceeding cautiously , a bold new cigar company has entered the playing field with guns blazing—Micallef Cigars. The Texas-based company launched seven cigar lines…

Are the shine and texture of wrappers a sign of quality?

By STANLEY GORDON 23 May 2017Cigars, India Cigar Club, Learnings, Luxury Ampersand Frolics

The first impression is decisive, and because the wrapper is the calling-card of every cigar, it is of particular importance. Many feel that the shinier the wrapper, the better its…

The Cigar Review: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2

By STANLEY GORDON 24 November 2016Cigars, Cuban, Culture, India Cigar Club, Luxury, News

If there is a quintessential Cuban robusto, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 probably holds that title. The size has been around for decades and is a favourite among…

The Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

By STANLEY GORDON 24 April 2016Cigars, Dominican, India Cigar Club, Luxury, Review

Here is an unusual, perhaps unfamiliar cigar that gleams with distinction but doesn't have much market history, as it only came out last summer. The wrapper is a striking hue…

Exploring Various Cigar Cutting Techniques and Tools

By STANLEY GORDON 18 September 2014Cigars, India Cigar Club, Learnings, Luxury Ampersand Frolics

Cigar enthusiasts understand the significance of properly preparing their prized cigars for an enjoyable smoke. The manner in which one opens a cigar can vary from elegant to rustic, but…

In Memoriam: Alejandro Robaina

By STANLEY GORDON 19 April 2010Cigars, Cuban, Culture, Home Banner, India Cigar Club, News

Per Reuters: Cuban tobacco legend Alejandro Robaina, known in international cigar circles for producing the best of his country’s famous tobacco leaves, died on Saturday at the age of 91, a…