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Worst Cigars of 2009
December 28, 2009 – 1:15 am | 24 Comments
Worst Cigars of 2009

As the year comes to an end it is time for us at PuffingCigars.com to list our Worst Cigars of 2009. This list is composed of cigars we have actually had the unfortunate luck of …

Churchill Cigar Lounge – San Diego, CA
December 27, 2009 – 2:40 am | 12 Comments
Churchill Cigar Lounge – San Diego, CA

Old Town San Diego is home to Churchill Cigar Lounge, one of our favorite cigar lounges in the entire state of California.
When walking into the Old Town cigar establishment you will realize that size is …

BYOC (Bring Your Own Cigar)
December 23, 2009 – 8:00 am | 6 Comments
BYOC (Bring Your Own Cigar)

As an official supporter of the local tobacco brick and mortar shops across the world it is important to know the etiquette when it comes to BYOC (Bringing in Your Own Cigar).
Many of the frequent …

La Flor Dominicana L-200 Cabinet Oscuro
December 21, 2009 – 8:12 am | One Comment
La Flor Dominicana L-200 Cabinet Oscuro

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic
Size: Corona (4 7/8 x 40)
Strength: Full

Construction: This toothy wrapper is oily, dark and beautiful to stare at. The tobacco was packed heavy and you will not find any soft spots …

Cohiba v. Cohiba
December 17, 2009 – 12:00 am | One Comment
Cohiba v. Cohiba

(CN) – A Cuban government-owned tobacco company won its 12-year legal battle to stop a U.S. cigar producer from using the Cohiba name and trademark in the United States. A federal judge in Manhattan once …

Di Fazio Maduro
December 15, 2009 – 8:00 am | 6 Comments
Di Fazio Maduro

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras
Size: Robusto (5 x 52)
Strength: Mild-Medium

Construction: The Di Fazio Maduro looks good enough to take a bite out of. The wrapper seems to be made out of dark chocolate with a …