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Recently, the United States eliminated the restrictions on bringing Cuban cigars and rum into the United States when returning to the country from international destinations.  Cuban cigars , are among the best cigars in the world.  Arguably, they, along with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Honduras produce the majority of Premium Cigars enjoyed by cigar enthusiasts around the world.  Cigar Aficionado reviews cigars blind, giving ratings and tasting notes to each.   CA’s staff has put together a list of “ Eight Great Cuban Cigars to Buy Now ”.   Of course, only those fortunate enough to live or travel internationally (or those willing to risk purchasing online and shipping to the US Illegally) are able to try these eight cigars.  So, using Cigar Aficionado’s Ratings and Review database , I’ve compiled a list of alternatives, trying to match size, flavor and score as best I can.  Here are my: Eight Great Alternatives to the Cigar ...

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I was recently featured on CigarAficionado.com helping to answer the question, "How do I develop my palate?". The article has some of my favorite tips on how to begin to learn how to truly "taste" cigars, describe cigars, and differentiate one from another.  Below is my full answer to the question, "How do I develop my palate?" I like to approach palate development for cigars the way we do for wine or beer. The first time one tastes wine, regardless of color, grape terroir or vintage, it tastes like wine. The same goes for beer. As we are exposed to more of each, one can develop a preference for red vs. white or a light beer vs. a dark beer. And further exploration allows consumers to begin to prefer Cabernet Sauvignon over Merlot, or Italy over France.... Or, ale over lager, for example. The same development occurs for premium cigar enthusiasts. The first few times you taste a cigar, or smell a cigar.... It simply tastes and smells like a cigar,...

L to R Liana Fuente, Carlos Fuente, Jr, and Cynthia Fuente Monday, May 23, 2016 7:30-9:30pm $175 per person (includes $25 donation to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation ) Each guest will receive three commercially unavailable cigars. Complimentary tasting of exclusive expressions of Johnnie Walker Whisky Hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will also be served. Join us at the Nat Sherman Townhouse for an incredible evening with the Fuente family celebrating Fuente Cigars.  Carlos Fuente, Jr, his sister Cynthia Fuente and his daughter Liana Fuente will join us for this special night.   We are very proud to offer a full range of Arturo Fuente Cigars, from the classics like the Flor Fina 8-5-8 to the Chateau, and on to the Don Carlos and Fuente Fuente Opus X.  On THIS evening, we will be offering cigars for sale that are NEVER commercially available, as well as some of our own, vintage collection of Fuente Fuente Opus X, Arturo Fuente Anejo, and oth...

Introducing the Nat Sherman Bench Collection Legacy Series "George" Nat Sherman created his namesake company in New York City in 1930.  For the past 85 years, it has remained owned and operated by the Sherman family.  While the company has certainly grown since 1930, the Shermans are quite proud of the steadfast loyal group of employees who've worked with the family for years and years.  In 2011, Nat Sherman honored their longest serving employee of the Townhouse, Sam Perry by creating a limited edition cigar in his name, the Nat Sherman Bench Collection "Sam" .  We're proud to once again honor the career of another long-time Nat Sherman Townhouse employee, George Georgiadis.  George worked for Nat Sherman's retail operations for 19 years... developing an incredibly devoted roster of clients that span the globe, and all of whom would look for George if they needed anything. The Nat Sherman Bench Collection "George" will be launched at a ...

Nat Sherman Heritage Humidor lined in Milk Glass (Macassar) The Nat Sherman Heritage Humidors are a limited production collection of humidors that embrace some of the most traditional humidor manufacturing styles of the early 20th century, while incorporating a more innovative humidification system in three classic exterior finishes. These gorgeous humidors are hand made in Santa Ana, California under the careful watch of humidor master Daniel Marshall.  Each humidor is lined in milk-glass, a popular humidor lining material from the Prohibition Era. The Nat Sherman Heritage Humidors offer a non-porous, non-aromatic environment with an impenetrable seal, providing unwavering conditions for your most treasured cigars, while preventing any foreign odors or flavors from being absorbed by the tobacco during the aging process.  Each humidor features two movable dividers, in order to organize your collection.  Humidity is created and maintained using three Boveda...