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Staff Review: ADVentura Queen's Pearls Corona

Staff Review: ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona Introduction: Our staff review today takes a look at the ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona. This is a mellow to medium-bodied cigar from one of the hottest boutique cigar ...

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joey by Robusto
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Staff Review: Guardian of the Farm Rocco

Staff Review: Guardian of the Farm Rocco Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at the newest Cigora exclusive: Guardian of the Farm Rocco. Since its initial release, Guardian of the Farm has quickly become a boutique staple, ga...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff Review: E.P. Carrillo La Historia Dona Elena

Introduction: With today’s review, we will be looking at E.P Carrillo’s La Historia. In the last decade EP Carrillo has seen two #1 rated cigars, in 2020 the Pledge Prequel, and in 2018 the Encore Majestic, as well as La Historia E-III which landed ...

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KaneColes by Lounge Concierge
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Staff Review: LNF La Whatever

Staff Review: LNF La Whatever Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at the LNF La Whatever. As a collaboration between two of the industry’s favorite personalities in Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth, La Whatever delivers with wi...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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A Conversation with Tim Ozgener

A Conversation with Tim Ozgener Overview: From the early days of CAO to launching his own brand, Tim Ozgener has been with the cigar industry through its ups and downs. His newest project, Ozgener Family Cigars, had as strong of debut as I have ever...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff Review: Le Careme Pastelitos

Staff Review: Crowned Heads Le Careme Pastelitos Introduction: Today I will be reviewing Crowned Heads’ Le Careme Pastelitos. Small but mighty, Pastelitos presents a new take on the acclaimed Le Careme line. First time reading our reviews? Check out...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Aladino's Honduran Cameroon

Aladino’s Honduran Cameroon Introduction: As if it wasn’t clear enough already, I love cigars - everything from a finished box of product to the growing process, to writing about my all-time favorite band designs. I really do mean it when I say ther...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff review: Aladino Cameroon Robusto

Staff Review: Aladino Cameroon Robusto Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at Aladino Cameroon. Aladino and the Eiroa family are probably best known for their signature Corojo tobacco, but I wouldn’t be surprised if their Hon...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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How To Light a Cigar

How To Light a Cigar According to the “Experts” Setting the Tone: What is better than that “first cigar” feeling on a Friday night ahead of a long, care-free weekend? Not too much in my opinion. As you walk out of the office on Friday afternoon, eve...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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A Conversation with Jon Huber

A Conversation with Jon Huber Overview: I was lucky enough to sit down with Jon Huber of Crowned Heads a few weeks back to talk about his start in the industry, how cigars have changed over the past 20 years, the future of Crowned Heads, and a LOT m...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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The Ultimate Guide to Cigar Accessories

The Ultimate Guide to Cigar Accessories Introduction: With our Ultimate Guide to Cigar Accessories, we will breakdown everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment and knowledge of premium cigars. With terminology definitions, answers to co...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff Review: Viaje Zombie Green

Staff Review: Viaje Zombie Green Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking look at Viaje Zombie Green. When I think about the all-time great Viaje releases, Zombie Green is certainly on the Mount Rushmore with its delicious blend of tobac...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff Review: Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet LE 2021

Staff Review: Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet LE 2021 Introduction: With today’s review, I will be taking a hard look at Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet LE 2021. Viaje is undoubtedly the master of limited-edition, small batch releases, and with Farmer Bill Hatc...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Top 5 Up-And-Coming Brands

Top 5 Up-And-Coming Brands Getting Started: As most of you know, there is no shortage of innovation in the cigar industry, and for me, this is one of the main reasons why I become more invested in cigars with each passing day. Whether it’s the seemi...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Best Cigars Under $10

Best Cigars Under $10 Our Experts Provide Their Top Choices Getting Started There is nothing quite like a quality hand-rolled cigar. Everything from the from the intricate band designs to the first smoke-filled puff play a part in creating an experi...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Best Medium-Bodied Cigars

Best Medium-Bodied Cigars Getting Started: Let me start by saying I was really looking forward to putting this sampler together and writing this article. Even though I’m the kind of person who will smoke literally any cigar that is given to me (yes ...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff Introduction: Kevin

How long have you been smoking cigars? I started smoking cigars about 9 years ago. I had never smoked, or even been around cigars until, one day on a whim, my uncle invited me to go to a local cigar shop. I had no idea what was happening or what I w...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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The Art of Limited Edition Cigars

The Art of Limited-Edition Cigars And Why They Should Matter to You, Or Not Overview: Today we are going to take a brief look at what it means for a cigar to be limited-edition, why it should matter to you, and most importantly, we will give you an ...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Staff Review: Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Flama

Staff Review: Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Flama Introduction: With today’s staff review, we will be taking a look at Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Flama. With blends like Alma Del Fuego, Plasencia has quickly solidified themselves as one of the most luxurio...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Aging Cigars In Practice

Aging Cigars In Practice: Featuring Tatuaje The Basics: If you have smoked cigars for any amount of time (which I assume anyone who is reading this has), then you’ve likely heard at least some amount of fuss about the glory of aging cigars. Coming f...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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Top 5 Best Small Cigars

Top 5 Best Small Cigars The Perfect Companion in the Cold Winter Months Setting the Stage: A tale as old as time: you want to enjoy a premium, handmade cigar, but it’s so cold out that you can’t stand outside for more than 30 minutes without losing ...

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KevinI by Lounge Presidente
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