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Gary's Cigars Blog May 2007 Archive

By Gary Manelski, About.com Guide to Cigars

Legalize Cuban Cigars?

Tuesday May 29, 2007
Cuban products, including cigars, have been illegal in the United States since the Cuban Trade Embargo was signed by President Kennedy in 1962. Our friends at Cigar Aficionado magazine ... Read More

Cigar News and Updates

Friday May 25, 2007
Memorial Day is to honor and remember all who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, but do not forget our active troops who are currently serving in places like ... Read More

Review of a Slow-Aged Cigar

Thursday May 24, 2007
Back in March 2007, I reviewed a Perdomo cigar that was very good, but a bit pricey. The Slow-Aged Lot 826 cigar is also made by Tabacalera Perdomo, is ... Read More

Cigar Rating Experiment – Part XIV

Monday May 21, 2007
A bundle of Flor de Oliva Gold Toro cigars have now been aging in a humidor for ten months, while a bundle of "Brand B" cigars were added five months ... Read More

Cigars to Salute the Armed Forces

Thursday May 17, 2007
In the United States, we remember and honor all members of the Armed Forces on the third Saturday of May, which will fall on May 19, during 2007. In ... Read More

From the President of Camacho Cigars

Tuesday May 15, 2007
The following is a message from Christian Eiroa, the President of Camacho Cigars: "Within the next few weeks we will begin to deliver my newest creation, the Camacho Triple Maduro. ... Read More

Sale on Premium Cigars

Monday May 14, 2007
The best way to sample a variety of premium cigars is to buy sampler packs when they are on sale. Thompson Cigar now has a sale on 16 brand ... Read More

Most Popular Cigars

Thursday May 10, 2007
Macanudo cigars are made by the General Cigar Company (a subsidiary of Swedish Match), and are the top selling brand of premium cigars in the United States. Macanudo cigars ... Read More

Mother's Day Cigars

Tuesday May 8, 2007
What do cigars have to do with mothers? For most mothers, the correct answer is: Absolutely nothing! Cigars are for fathers, and Father's Day is June 17, 2007. ... Read More

Altadis Still a Target

Saturday May 5, 2007
The world's largest cigar company, Altadis SA of Spain, is still an attractive takeover target. Altadis had previously rejected two takeover attempts by Imperial Tobacco of Britain, and has ... Read More

V.S.O.P. Cigar Pairing Review

Friday May 4, 2007
It has been a while since our last cigar pairing review, where we select a specific cigar to enjoy with a specific libation. In this installment, we pair a ... Read More

Cigars for Saddam

Wednesday May 2, 2007
A condemned man is usually entitled to one last smoke, but according to a story in the New York Times, Saddam Hussein was provided with Cuban cigars and other products ... Read More

Flavors in Cigars

Tuesday May 1, 2007
We have all read reviews of cigars where someone describes tasting flavors other than tobacco. Although no two people have the same tastes, some experienced cigar aficionados can taste ... Read More

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