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GAR Opium I’m back again my soon to be loyal readers. My first blog went over well with the men upstairs, so I get to keep on smoking. So the smoke that I will be ranting about today is the Opium created by George A. Rico. First look is very nice, it has a deep reddish brown color that is very appealing to the eye and has an almost old school Cuban feel. There are one or two larger veins running through the cigar. Which just means that the cigar is not truly perfect but damn close. It snipped perfectly...

The Diamond Crown No. 7 Maduro is a great cigar that would go well while relaxing with friends. It is not harsh or over-bearing. The maduro wrapper conjured images of the Caribbean, Calypso bands, and that really tall guy who played Baron Samedi, the witch doctor, in the 007 movie ‘Live and Let Die.’ As a matter of fact I usually use cigar smoking as a time to reflect or visit with friends, but I could definitely watch that movie again while enjoying this cigar and Kraken on the rocks. Life is short. If you think avoiding a good cigar...

Part two of my blog on cigars and politics takes a look at cigar usage in modern times and how it changed in the White House in the later years. Starting with fourth U.S. President James Madison’s term until approximately the mid-twentieth century, cigars had its own special place in the White House. For those who smoked, enjoying cigars was a way to alleviate stress, something to do while discussing important legislation or a relaxing after-dinner ritual to bond with dinner guests. For example, President Eisenhower enjoyed retiring to the Green Room with his male dinner guests for cigars and...

From the makers of Davidoff, the Private stock is an exceptional value.  Private Stock No. 6 assaults your senses with a mild to medium bodied distinctive flavor, with each Private Stock hand rolled in the Dominican Republic. The wrapper is all natural, the binder Ecuadorian. The filler is made from a fine blend shipped in from the Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. You can grab a box of 25 for about $65, putting this in the inexpensive range at little more than $2.50 each. But do not let the price fool you. This cigar is worth every penny, probably...

Last time we took a look at five premium cigar brands and their tobacco products which are great for newbies as well as experienced smokers who want to experience some of the top brands on the market.  If you are still trying to search for a new brand or you want to experiment and try something new, here are five more brands that are sure to please the most discerning smoker.  (Listed again in alphabetical order.) La Gloria Cubana—Just like Cohibas, La Gloria Cubana are produced both in Cuba and in the Dominican Republic.  The Cuban versions aren’t going to...