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Don Giolito Interview
Here is a good interview with Don Giolito of Illusione Cigars.
Posted by Richard Alley at 01:30 PM | Comments (0)
Stinky Cigar Ashtray
Coming very soon ...

Posted by Richard Alley at 09:42 AM | Comments (0)
Illusione Cigar Arrival
Illusione cigars are now on the humidor shelves!
Sizes in stock:
cg:4 (48x5 5/8) $7.00, $157.50/bx
88 (5x52) $7.25, $163/bx
888 (48x6 3/4) $7.50, $175/bx

Posted by Richard Alley at 01:50 PM | Comments (0)
Snow!
In light of the 1 - 3 inches of snow predicted for Memphis today, I would like to state here the Tobacco Bowl's inclement weather policy:
Memphis Tobacco Bowl is open Mon - Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regardless. We're not scared.
Posted by Richard Alley at 12:02 PM | Comments (0)
Savinelli Special Selection 2005
The Savinelli Special Selection 2005 has been rated the top cigar out of
Nicaragua and top figurado by Cigar Aficionado, and rated 92 by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider. Smoke Magazine rated the Savinelli Special Selection a 9.1, "excellent."
We currently have all three sizes on the shelves: Robusto ($7.00), Toro ($7.25) and Torpedo ($7.50).
Posted by Richard Alley at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)
Rocky Patel Event
Everyone has been asking when the next cigar tasting is and right now it's scheduled for Saturday, April 26, with Rocky Patel cigars, maker of The Edge, The Decade, Rocky Patel Vintage and Rocky Patel sungrown, among others. Not sure yet of some of the details, but it should be then from about 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. More information will be forthcoming as we near the date.

Posted by Richard Alley at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)
Adios
This is the current cover of The New Yorker magazine.

So long, Fidel, usted viejo bastardo.
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