The new 007 Electronic Cigar is one cigar that will not be reviewed on this web site. Since we do not even review artificially flavored cigars, there is no reason to review an artificial cigar. However, as with flavored cigars, we can still talk about "cigars" that we do not review.

A few years ago, electronic cigarettes from China hit the market as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes, for the apparent purpose of helping smokers kick the habit. Since cigar smokers do not (or should not) inhale, and are not addicted (for the most part) to cigars, there is little reason for a cigar smoker to buy an electronic cigar. I can see only two reasons for cigarette smokers to consider such a product: 1) To get a nicotine fix in non-smoking areas; and 2) To wean yourself off cigarettes with a larger electronic cigar (as opposed to a smaller electronic cigarette). If you can think of more reasons, please post to comments, below.

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I always compare cigar prices at several cigar retailers before making a significant purchase. Since most retail prices have increased after the federal excise tax on cigars went up on April 1, 2009, price shopping for cigars is now a must if you want to make sure that you are still getting the lowest price on your favorite brand. Not all retailers adjusted their prices by the same amounts on or after April 1, so you cannot assume that the tobacconist who previously had the lowest price is still offering the lowest price on any particular brand.

See for yourself how prices have changed on a couple of popular cigars at several different cigar retailers since March 31, 2009: Read more...

Ashton's Heritage Puro Sol line of super premium cigars are made entirely with sun-grown tobaccos, including their Cameroon wrappers. The Corona Gorda size that I smoked had an exceptional taste, and exceptional cigars are the reason for being a cigar connoisseur. For more, read my review of the Ashton Heritage Puro Sol Corona Gorda cigar.