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Don Giolito Interview

March 15, 2008

Here is a good interview with Don Giolito of Illusione Cigars.

Posted by Richard Alley at 01:30 PM | Comments (0)

Stinky Cigar Ashtray

March 12, 2008

Coming very soon ...

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Stinky Cigar ashtrays

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Illusione Cigar Arrival

March 07, 2008

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

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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.

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Savinelli Special Selection 2005

March 04, 2008

The Savinelli Special Selection 2005 has been rated the top cigar out ofsavinellicigar.jpg
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

March 01, 2008

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.

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Posted by Richard Alley at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)

Adios

This is the current cover of The New Yorker magazine.

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So long, Fidel, usted viejo bastardo.

Posted by Richard Alley at 11:23 AM | Comments (0)