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Mar 22, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Cigar Advisor Review of Te Amo The Original San AndresAs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrappers continue to rise in popularity, the veteran cigar smokers among us remember their introduction. It came from “Te-Amo”, an everyman cigar—as commonplace in the hustle and bustle of city life as a cab. Te Amo has since lost the hyphen but continues to be owned and operated by the Turrent family in Mexico. And the name isn’t the only thing that’s been tweaked.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | John Pullo |Jared Gulick
Reading Time: 6 minutesUnwrapping the History and Significance of Cigar BandsSome are simple. Some are ornate. Some cigars don’t even have one. It’s the cigar band. And I hesitate to use the word “humble,” given that some of these things are an absolute billboard (looking at you, Camacho). It’s no surprise, really: as bands came into popular use during cigars’ golden age, it was a cheap and easy way to add a ton of visual appeal to the cigars you were being sold and were smoking.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb
Reading Time: 2 minutesFresh smokes from Plasencia, Alec Bradley, & Tatiana—reviewed! Warm sunshine, blue skies, and perfect smoking weather. With the arrival of spring tomorrow to kick off the official smoking season, I’m hoping snow and ice are firmly in the rear view. And what better way to kick it off than with a new cigar?
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Mar 15, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb
By Jared GulickMarch 15, 2024Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Cigar Wrapper Cheat Sheet—What to Expect from their Color, Flavor, & More!In the cigar shops of yesteryear, wrapper choices were fewer and making a decision, well, it was kind of made for you. Today, in the post boom cigar era, wrapper selections are plenty and it’s easy to get lost in the noise.
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Mar 15, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Gary Korb |Paul F. Lukens |Jared Gulick
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow to Find the Best Cigar Punch for YouSome cigars need a punch like a hole in the head. It’s true, especially if you prefer a cigar punch over the more popular double blade cigar cutter. It’s not a heated contest, either. I mean, have you ever seen two cigar smokers come to blows over which cigar cutter is best? It’s not about the straight cut being better than the punch cut and vice versa. Most cigar smokers use the cigar cutting method they like most pretty exclusively.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Paul F. Lukens |Gary Korb |Jared Gulick
Reading Time: 6 minutesSee the Top 10 Customer-Rated Cigars from Rocky Patel!Rocky Patel first came onto the scene when he swapped his high-profile Hollywood attorney gig for the cigar world. Making matters more challenging was the fact that this occurred during the 90s cigar boom—a bold move given the fierce competition. Starting with Indian Tabac Cigar Company, his premium blends caught on fast, leading him to fully immerse himself into the industry.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe latest cigars from Asylum, Aganorsa and more…reviewed!Homer said it best. “Lousy Smarch weather.” March never knows what it wants to be. Half winter and half spring, it’s the most indecisive of months. But…the silver lining here is that half spring part. At least warmer weather is on the way! To celebrate, I found three new cigars to enjoy in our newfound sunshine.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Top 7 Lucky Cigars You Picked for St. Paddy’s DayCelebrated in more countries than any other holiday, St. Patrick’s Day is observed annually on March 17. The indulgent festivities that surround it are due largely in part to the long-standing tradition of lifting Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption for the day. All we know is, you better have a pretty good excuse lined up when you call off following a bender stupor.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Latest New Cigar Releases From Kristoff Reviewed!Back in our last Top New Cigars, I was ranting about that rodent Punxsutawney Phil and his bogus forecasts. Early winter, eh? Here I am staring at nine inches of snow with no signs of stopping. Hate to say I told you so…time for a stiff drink and a scrumptious stick!This week, Kristoff has taken over my mailbox with a flurry of new cigar releases.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
famous-smoke.com | Gary Korb |Jared Gulick
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Cigar Advisor Review of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Famous Smoke Shop 80th AnniversaryIn 2019, Famous Smoke Shop turned 80. And we celebrated with a chorus of fantastic cigars. Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust released not just one of the most oft requested of the Famous Smoke Shop 80th Anniversary blends, but one of the most requested blends in Famous history. Period.
