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From Seed to Leaf: Connecticut Shade Tobacco Part 1

May 04, 2012

Tobacco growing season in Connecticut is about to begin. And this season, I’ll be taking multiple trips to Connecticut to experience the complete process of making the world-renowned Connecticut Shade Tobacco that is often used as wrappers on popular cigars like Montecristo because of its excellent smooth and creamy qualities.

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We’re excited to announce the new ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta

April 27, 2012

We’re excited to announce the new Romeo by Romeo…

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Lighting a Cigar: Patience is a Virtue

April 20, 2012

Lighting a cigar. It sounds so simple, right? Apply…

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Springtime Events

April 02, 2012

Spring has finally arrived and warm weather is right…

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All Bourbons Are Not Created Equal: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 18yr

March 23, 2012

Rated a 96/100 by Malt Advocate, Jefferson’s Presidential…

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Montecristo New York Review

March 09, 2012

The first thing I have to say about the Montecristo…

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Another Lin-Teresting Article About Basketball

March 02, 2012

Can I write something that hasn’t already been said…

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Reach the Summit with VegaFina Sumum

February 17, 2012

Following the popularity and the success the VegaFina…

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Care Package for the Kandahar Koughers Cigar Club

January 27, 2012

Last summer, we featured the Long Ashes Cigar Club…

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Style Girlfriend

January 12, 2012

Cigars and style go hand-in-hand so here are some…

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H. Upmann Long Ash Contests

January 06, 2012

A long ash is a sign of a well-made cigar. Confident…

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Johnnie Walker Double Black Review

December 19, 2011

Johnnie Walker doubles down with Johnnie Walker Double…

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Introducing the Montecristo New York Cigar

November 23, 2011

Just in time for the 2011 Big Smoke in New York City…

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Spirits Review: Big On Buffalo Trace Bourbon

November 17, 2011

If you’ve been following The Cigar Life, you know…

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Cigar Etiquette: Keep The Band On Or Take It Off

November 03, 2011

We know, we know. Most cigar blogs have an etiquette…

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Michael Irvin Radio Show: Montecristo Guests of The Day Part 3

October 06, 2011

Listen to your favorite sports figures past and present…

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Look For These New Cigars At Your Local Tobacconist

September 27, 2011

Along with the cooler air and the changing leaves,…

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Marshall Faulk Celebrates Hall of Fame Induction with Montecristo Cigars

August 31, 2011

Montecristo cigars were the sponsoring cigar of NFL…

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VegaFina Review

August 11, 2011

Today I’m smoking the VegaFina Toro (50x6). I’ve…

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Michael Irvin Radio Show: Montecristo Guests of The Day Part 2

August 04, 2011

Listen to your favorite sports figures past and present…

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Michael Irvin Radio Show: Montecristo Guests of The Day

July 28, 2011

Listen to your favorite sports figures past and present…

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Montecristo Was Exclusive Cigar Sponsor At Mario Lemieux Celebrity Golf Tournament

July 18, 2011

Montecristo was the exclusive cigar sponsor at the…

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Win A Box Of H. Upmann Sun Grown Cigars

July 13, 2011

First, The Cigar Life ran a Montecristo Photo…

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The New Look Of VegaFina

June 28, 2011

Have you ever smoked a VegaFina? While the cigar is…

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Siglo Limited Reserve Scores A 92 In Cigar Aficionado Tasting

April 28, 2011

In Cigar Aficionado’s recent tasting of Churchill…

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Warlock Cigar Review

April 26, 2011

The Warlock cigar is crafted with a beautiful Ecuadorian…

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Montecristo 75th Aniversario Earns A 91 Rating

April 15, 2011

In its current issue, the authoritative Cigar Insider…

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More Content. More Prizes. More The Cigar Life.

April 10, 2011

As Spring rolls around, The Cigar Life is excited…

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Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve Review

April 01, 2011

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Montecristo White Review

December 03, 2010

The other Saturday was one of the last nice afternoons…

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Siglo Maduro Review

November 05, 2010

Today I’m bundling up to try the new Siglo…

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H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Review

September 03, 2010

There are not too many better ways to spend a Friday…

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Siglo Limited Reserve Review

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