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Cigar Forum
Here's a way to keep entertained while at work. This is a forum for cigar smokers - there seem to be a lot of good people on it and a lot of information about cigars and all that they encompass.
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November 13th Smoker
My CAO rep, Jeff, was in earlier today and said for the CAO Event on Saturday, Nov. 13, we'd have cigars to hand out, about 125 meerschaum pipes to browse for purchase, CAO pipe tobacco to sample (bring your pipe...or buy one here!). This should be a great show and I hope you all can attend.
CAO Cigars & More
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE
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Gran Habano scores!
The new Cigar Aficianado will be hitting the stores soon and, as a way of preview, I'd like to turn your attention to the Gran Habano Corojo Pyramid No. 5, which scores a 90 from the good tasters at the magazine. "A supple, oily wrapper covers this cigar. The draw is slightly loose, but the flavor is spicy and earthy, with ginger and orange peel notes. Full-bodied and complex," they go on to write.
Since adding the Gran Habano line of cigars earlier this year I have really seen their sales take off. This is truly a quality cigar at a great price. The Corojo No. 5 mentioned above sells for only $5/stick. That's a $90 box of cigars! Come in today and try one. And if full-bodied isn't to your liking, then try the mild No. 1's or the medium No. 3's.
Congratulations, again, to Tony, Craig, and all the fine folks at STC Cigars and Gran Habano for their 90 rating.
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CAO Hats
I only have a few of the CAO Italia ball caps left. Purchase any 5 CAO Italia cigars and receive FREE the Italia cap.
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Writing Instruments
Certain things seem to belong in a smoke shop. Whether it's newspapers, pocket knives or haberdashery, some articles just seem to lend themselves to the environment of all things manly. Along that line, I've recently added the Cross Writing Instruments line of fine pens and pen refills. Of course, I couldn't add the entire line, but I believe I got a nice cross (no pun) section of their offerings, from your everyday pocket pen to a fine fountain pen. If it's not here, it's easy enough for me to order what you may need. And, as always, if there's something you'd like to see in stock here, then please let me know. Come by and see these beautiful pieces.
(Oh, and I have pocket knives as well...)
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Capstan
Some of you may remember Capstan pipe tobacco. It is a wonderful Virginia flake that used to be plentiful here until they stopped exporting to this country. Several years ago some of the tobacco manufacturers in Europe decided the threat of litigation in this country wasn't worth the sales. As a result, many pipe smokers were left in a lurch for something to smoke. Luckily, I found the Solani brand, namely Solani #633, a wonderful blend of Virginia and Perique in a flake cut. But thanks to Elizabeth & Toby, recently returned from Florence, Italy, for bringing me some Capstan flake. It's like visiting with an old friend.
Capstan, 50g
I'm not sure what 'Il fumo uccide' means, but I can only assume it means 'Tasty treat' in Italian.
Solani #633, 50g
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FREE CIGARS!
Here's the deal for today and while supplies last. Purchase a Craftsman's Bench Deluxe Humidor, Bridgeport model, at regular price ($59.95) and receive FREE a bundle of Tobacco Bowl Private Label cigars. These cigars are Honduran, long-filler, hand-rolled, and made by Caribe Imported Cigars, makers of Baccarat, Camacho, La Fontana, etc. This is 25 cigars to a bundle with a retail value of $40, FREE when you purchase The Bridgeport humidor.
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Humidors
A new shipment of Craftsman's Bench Deluxe Humidors has just arrived. Included is the Hampton - handsome gold burl with inlaid black edging. Holds 25 cigars; Santa Fe - spacious maple finish humidor with diamond inlaid, marquetry lid and mahogany sides. Holds 85 cigars; Scout - unique, light-weight, aluminum travel humidor. Compact and easily fits into any suitcase. Holds 20 cigars; Citadel - stunning domed gold burl humidor with stylish contrasting inlaid design. Holds 25 cigars.
The Scout
The Santa Fe
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General Cigars
The good people of General Cigar have just shipped a large portion of my RTDA Show order. Come in and try the Sancho Panza, Sancho Panza Double Maduro, and the Punch Gran Puro. These cigars are all considered medium- to full-bodied but, as usual, you should judge that for yourself. I recommend the Punch Gran Puro as it is a remarkably smooth cigar for being so full-bodied. The Sancho Panza Double Maduro is smooth as well and a very good deal with the price ranging from $3.25 - $4.75. Sancho Panza also has a nice little tin of 10 cigars for only $6.99!
Here's my offer: come in and mention you read it here, purchase 3 of any of these cigars and receive a 4th cigar of equal or lesser value FREE! Mix and match these brands and sizes.
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Faulkner lit up
Writer, historian and true genteel Southerner, Shelby Foote stopped in last Friday to pick up his tobacco and also needed a new Zippo lighter. While he looked at the lighters I mentioned that a lot of pipe smokers don't use Zippos because they can taste the lighter fluid. Mr. Foote responded, "William Faulkner had nothing but contempt for cigarette lighters." It's wonderful to be in a situation where you can get a little nugget like that from someone who actually witnessed it and didn't need to read it in a book or magazine article.
Anyone interested in Shelby Foote's tobacco blend can come in, mention you read this blog entry, and receive 2 oz. FREE.
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Smoking Lounge
Many of you who have been in here at the Tobacco Bowl know of the 'room upstairs'. This is the space that was used for storage for, oh, probably 30 years or so, but which I have been threatening to fix up into an expanded sitting, smoking and relaxing space for the past 5 years. Well, that time is now...almost. I've just recently had it painted by our fine Scottish friend, Gordon Davidson (901.859.8590), who you should all call if you need any painting or carpentry done. I'm in the process now of fine-tuning the space, furnishing it, etc., to make it a real attraction for all of you. Winter is coming on and soon it will be too cold to sit out on the back patio for a fine cigar, so I will be inviting you all in to my living room to make yourselves comfortable. Stay tuned for more!
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CAO Event
Plans are being made for a CAO cigar & more event. This will take place Saturday, November 13, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free cigars, free CAO pipe tobacco samples and many CAO meerschaum pipes to look at and purchase. Deals will be made and goodies will be given away. As of right now this is all in pencil, but if anything changes then I will be sure to keep you updated so please check back often.
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