Global demand for Cuban cigars continues to grow hand in hand with the thriving counterfeit cigar market. Cigar Aficionado magazine estimates that 80 to 90 percent of Cuban Cigars sold in the United States are counterfeit cigars. Many vendors may be unaware they may infact be selling counterfeit Cuban cigars.
There are many ways to ensure that the cigars purchased are infact authentic. So how does one detect a counterfeit cigar ?
One of the most important things to remember when buying Cuban cigar is this one basic rule: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is !”
One of the easiest ways to spot a fake Cuban cigar is to inspect the band. The bands should have a solid colour and be consistently the same.
The cigar wrapper shouldn't have large veins as all veins should be very fine. The cigars should also be the same size and within 1/16th of an inch of each other. This is also one of the easiest ways to spot a counterfeit.
Based on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia, La Casa De Puros specialise in Cuban cigars and are one of the biggest online Cuban cigar retailers. La Casa De Puros source all Cuban cigars, including Cohiba, Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta from the official distributors of Habanos S.A. for Asia Pacific. Buying from an authorised Habanons distributor is the easiest way to guarantee quality, authenticity and peace of mind.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
How Can You Tell Fake Cigars From The Real Cuban Cigars
Everyone knows that Cuban cigars are the most coveted cigars, renown worldwide for their smoothness and rich flavors. How do you tell if what you have is a fake or the real thing? First, make certain that you purchase your cigars from a legitimate dealer. Buying from your local tobacconist or a reputable mail order business can protect you from forking your money over for a box of fake cigars. Indeed, Cuban cigars are so prized that many illegitimate dealers have been known to sell fake Cubans to unsuspecting cigar smokers.
If you have an opportunity to purchase a box of purported Cuban cigars, but have your doubts, take the time to examine the box before purchasing it. A high quality cuban cigars will normally cost you between $18-25 US dollars. Here are a few tips to help you spot the fakes from the real Cuban stogie.
The most important thing to examine is the box. On the bottom of the box of cigars, you should find a heat stamp with the words 'Habanos.' The heat stamp should be impressed onto the bottom of the box. Fake Cuban cigar boxes often find other ways to imprint this label, such as using rubber stamps or paper labels. You should also find a factory code stamp at the bottom that is stamped in green, blue or black ink. This stamp will tell you when and where the cigars were rolled.
Authentic Cuban cigars will contain a green and white warranty seal on the left front side of the box. The seal will contain an insignia that has a picture of a shield and a hat. On the upper right hand corner of the box, you should find a white sticker that is placed diagonally with the word 'Habanos' printed on it. Even if the cigars are the real things, their quality may have suffered in transport. If you are in the market for Cohiba, Trinidad, or Q'dorsay brand cigars, know that all authentic Cohiba's will contain the green and white warranty seal on the right hand side of the box.
The overall appearance of the box should be neat and clean. If the box appears damaged, smudged, frayed, or marked, avoid it. If the color of the box is dull, don't buy it.
The bands on all the cigars should also be identical, and should be arranged so that they face the same direction. The Montecristo brand has made some minor change to its bands - the paper is now a shiny gloss similar to the bands of most of the other major labels, instead of the older plain matte finish. And, a "hook" has been added to the edge of the fleur-de-lis symbol.
If allowed, test the cigars out by pressing down on them. Feel along the entire length of each cigar, checking for soft or hard spots. The cigars should feel firm yet pliable. If you can open the box, take the time to smell the tobacco. Cuban cigars will have a deep, rich aroma, unmistakable to dedicated cigar aficionados. If the smell is off, or very weak, chances are you do not have a box of authentic Cuban cigars in your hands. The cigars should be facing the same way, and the top row may appear slightly flattened. The caps on all the cigars should appear identical, and the foot of each cigar should be cut clean.
Fake cigars cost manufacturers millions of dollars each year so it's important to report fake cigars to authorities as soon as possible. If you've bought a cheap cigar from your local corner store, chances are, they are fake. Ask your vendor where they get their cigars from. www.altadis.com is the official supplier of Cuban cigars in Spain and France. In the United States the company is known as Altadis USA - www.altadisusa.com and Habanos S.A. is the sole company in Cuba responsible for the marketing and promotion of Cuban cigars around the world.
If you have an opportunity to purchase a box of purported Cuban cigars, but have your doubts, take the time to examine the box before purchasing it. A high quality cuban cigars will normally cost you between $18-25 US dollars. Here are a few tips to help you spot the fakes from the real Cuban stogie.
The most important thing to examine is the box. On the bottom of the box of cigars, you should find a heat stamp with the words 'Habanos.' The heat stamp should be impressed onto the bottom of the box. Fake Cuban cigar boxes often find other ways to imprint this label, such as using rubber stamps or paper labels. You should also find a factory code stamp at the bottom that is stamped in green, blue or black ink. This stamp will tell you when and where the cigars were rolled.
Authentic Cuban cigars will contain a green and white warranty seal on the left front side of the box. The seal will contain an insignia that has a picture of a shield and a hat. On the upper right hand corner of the box, you should find a white sticker that is placed diagonally with the word 'Habanos' printed on it. Even if the cigars are the real things, their quality may have suffered in transport. If you are in the market for Cohiba, Trinidad, or Q'dorsay brand cigars, know that all authentic Cohiba's will contain the green and white warranty seal on the right hand side of the box.
The overall appearance of the box should be neat and clean. If the box appears damaged, smudged, frayed, or marked, avoid it. If the color of the box is dull, don't buy it.
The bands on all the cigars should also be identical, and should be arranged so that they face the same direction. The Montecristo brand has made some minor change to its bands - the paper is now a shiny gloss similar to the bands of most of the other major labels, instead of the older plain matte finish. And, a "hook" has been added to the edge of the fleur-de-lis symbol.
If allowed, test the cigars out by pressing down on them. Feel along the entire length of each cigar, checking for soft or hard spots. The cigars should feel firm yet pliable. If you can open the box, take the time to smell the tobacco. Cuban cigars will have a deep, rich aroma, unmistakable to dedicated cigar aficionados. If the smell is off, or very weak, chances are you do not have a box of authentic Cuban cigars in your hands. The cigars should be facing the same way, and the top row may appear slightly flattened. The caps on all the cigars should appear identical, and the foot of each cigar should be cut clean.
Fake cigars cost manufacturers millions of dollars each year so it's important to report fake cigars to authorities as soon as possible. If you've bought a cheap cigar from your local corner store, chances are, they are fake. Ask your vendor where they get their cigars from. www.altadis.com is the official supplier of Cuban cigars in Spain and France. In the United States the company is known as Altadis USA - www.altadisusa.com and Habanos S.A. is the sole company in Cuba responsible for the marketing and promotion of Cuban cigars around the world.
When Do Cigars Really Taste Good?
Smokers are not choosy when or when not to smoke cigars. But, did you know that there are indeed great times when you would be able to smoke cigar and savor the greatest taste it could offer. These may seem odd but really true and those who are familiar with these times could surely attest to this one.
Here are some of the most wonderful times when you could smoke and feel every strand of it flowing through your throat smoothly:
1. Happy birthday to me
Well, it is your day and gives yourself a break. Smoking a good cigar on your birthday would really be something you could give to your very self. You could have this as your way of celebrating life.
2. After thanksgiving puff it out
During this meal, which could be one the biggest sumptuous meals you could have for the whole year, it would be good if you enjoy a great smoke after filling up your stomach. A smoke would come really great with a dessert drink as well.
3. A milestone, a smoke
There are these great moments in your life when you bring out that achiever in you. You deserve to celebrate! As you smoke, you could remind yourself how good you were on doing such a great job.
4. Weekend escapade
You could turn out the weekend into a great one. After a tiring week at work, give yourself a treat by just sitting around, feeling the breeze, the empty schedule, just feeling lazy and chilling.
5. Gamble and have a cigar
There is that “manly” effect caused by smoking while gambling. This could also help you out in relaxing while enjoying the game you are playing. This is a very good way of gambling, you take control of your luck as you taste your favorite cigar.
These are worth the smoke moments and you do not want to miss them, do you? Well, it is your moment and celebrate with the great way of relaxing, feeling free, letting loose and that is by smoking your favorite cigar.
Here are some of the most wonderful times when you could smoke and feel every strand of it flowing through your throat smoothly:
1. Happy birthday to me
Well, it is your day and gives yourself a break. Smoking a good cigar on your birthday would really be something you could give to your very self. You could have this as your way of celebrating life.
2. After thanksgiving puff it out
During this meal, which could be one the biggest sumptuous meals you could have for the whole year, it would be good if you enjoy a great smoke after filling up your stomach. A smoke would come really great with a dessert drink as well.
3. A milestone, a smoke
There are these great moments in your life when you bring out that achiever in you. You deserve to celebrate! As you smoke, you could remind yourself how good you were on doing such a great job.
4. Weekend escapade
You could turn out the weekend into a great one. After a tiring week at work, give yourself a treat by just sitting around, feeling the breeze, the empty schedule, just feeling lazy and chilling.
5. Gamble and have a cigar
There is that “manly” effect caused by smoking while gambling. This could also help you out in relaxing while enjoying the game you are playing. This is a very good way of gambling, you take control of your luck as you taste your favorite cigar.
These are worth the smoke moments and you do not want to miss them, do you? Well, it is your moment and celebrate with the great way of relaxing, feeling free, letting loose and that is by smoking your favorite cigar.
Tips On Buying The Cigar For You
King Edward VII, President Ulysses S. Grant, Sigmund Freud, Karl Marx… these are names, and not mere names, but names that are huge in history. Could you draw out any difference or any common point among these men? Well, the fact is-they were all heavy cigar smokers.
Cigars and men, what is with this pair? In the past, there was that stereotype that only rich males are the ones who smoke cigar. Nowadays, there is no definite line that separates the rich men from the not-so-rich men when it is going to be based with cigar smoking. Any man and today woman could buy and enjoy a stick, sticks or many sticks of cigar.
There is one thing certain. There is a difference between the excellent and poor cigar. You must know if that cigar is worth-buying. There are certain tips to follow when buying one.
It is fun to hear lines like: “Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." This is according to Sir Sigmund Freud. "A woman is only a woman: but a good cigar is a smoke.” this one is according Sir Rudyard Kipling in his poetry. This only shows how cigar smoking is regarded by men since then.
Now, even women are into smoking. Despite all the health hazards, people still go on smoking for no general reason at all.
What matters is that smoking must be done with moderation and responsibility. Not merely smoke because you want to show-off your so vcalled “manly’ thing.
Cigars and men, what is with this pair? In the past, there was that stereotype that only rich males are the ones who smoke cigar. Nowadays, there is no definite line that separates the rich men from the not-so-rich men when it is going to be based with cigar smoking. Any man and today woman could buy and enjoy a stick, sticks or many sticks of cigar.
There is one thing certain. There is a difference between the excellent and poor cigar. You must know if that cigar is worth-buying. There are certain tips to follow when buying one.
- Observe if the wrapper has smooth and a bit shine feature. Make sure that it does not have blemishes and it must not be too firm.
- Give the cigar a gentle squeeze. This way you would be able to determine if indeed it is good enough if it is resilient to hold its shape when you press it.
- Refrain from choosing a cigar with soft or hard spots because it is a sign that it is not of good quality and not of good construction.
- Try to take a smell of the cigar and if it does not have that aroma, drop it off.
- Refrain from buying a lumpy cigar. Yopu could check out if its lumpy or not by giving it a gentle squeeze. Also check the wrapper. Reffrain from picking cigars that have wrapper discoloration.
- Make your present more special by adding up a cigar cutter or an ashtray that would impress the receiver.
- Give it with sincerity of course.
It is fun to hear lines like: “Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." This is according to Sir Sigmund Freud. "A woman is only a woman: but a good cigar is a smoke.” this one is according Sir Rudyard Kipling in his poetry. This only shows how cigar smoking is regarded by men since then.
Now, even women are into smoking. Despite all the health hazards, people still go on smoking for no general reason at all.
What matters is that smoking must be done with moderation and responsibility. Not merely smoke because you want to show-off your so vcalled “manly’ thing.
There Is A Proper Way For That Cigar!
Cigar smoking may be a less encouraged act but if you just love it and cannot stop it, all you have to do is to do it in a proper manner. What could be the proper way? Is there a difference if you do it right or wrong? Yes, there are especially health effects. When you think you have such an insufficient knowledge on cigar smoking, you would definitely need these tips to guide you.
• Avoid cancer; do not inhale while you smoke
We know that inhaling cigar smoke could cause cancer and many people around the world are experiencing this health alarm. You could ignore this health problem if you try not to inhale the smoke from the cigar.
• Age matters this time
When you age your cigars, it is a good method for it would not only improve the taste of your cigar but as well as protect your cigar from the effects of improper handling and storing. When you keep your cigar in the right humidor, you would surely enjoy the pleasure of it especially months after.
• Better not put it there
As you light a cigar and decided not to finish smoking it, never put it back inside a humidor. It would not be good for the other cigars. It would just even spoil them. When you light and smoke it partially, better put it somewhere and not inside your humidor with the rest of your cigars.
• Drink and smoke the right cigar. People usually smoke while drinking. If this population of individuals includes you, see to it that you choose a drink that could not be overpowered by your cigar. There would be no use if you stick with a cigar that has stronger taste than what you are drinking. You would surely not enjoy both.
• Butane lighter lights out the taste
You have to use butane lighter in order for you to enjoy the taste of your cigar and it could surely be more enjoyable when it comes to taste. You could also use the usual match but see to it that you let the sulfur burn out.
These are just some of the many tips you have to equip yourself especially if you are fond of smoking cigars. You have to consider your own satisfaction. These tips are surely of help.
• Avoid cancer; do not inhale while you smoke
We know that inhaling cigar smoke could cause cancer and many people around the world are experiencing this health alarm. You could ignore this health problem if you try not to inhale the smoke from the cigar.
• Age matters this time
When you age your cigars, it is a good method for it would not only improve the taste of your cigar but as well as protect your cigar from the effects of improper handling and storing. When you keep your cigar in the right humidor, you would surely enjoy the pleasure of it especially months after.
• Better not put it there
As you light a cigar and decided not to finish smoking it, never put it back inside a humidor. It would not be good for the other cigars. It would just even spoil them. When you light and smoke it partially, better put it somewhere and not inside your humidor with the rest of your cigars.
• Drink and smoke the right cigar. People usually smoke while drinking. If this population of individuals includes you, see to it that you choose a drink that could not be overpowered by your cigar. There would be no use if you stick with a cigar that has stronger taste than what you are drinking. You would surely not enjoy both.
• Butane lighter lights out the taste
You have to use butane lighter in order for you to enjoy the taste of your cigar and it could surely be more enjoyable when it comes to taste. You could also use the usual match but see to it that you let the sulfur burn out.
These are just some of the many tips you have to equip yourself especially if you are fond of smoking cigars. You have to consider your own satisfaction. These tips are surely of help.
The Five for The Freshmen
When you are just into cigar smoking for the first few times, you must avoid smoking those strong-flavored cigars for you are not yet used to them and it may just cause you effects that you do not want handling. We would be very glad to help you get to know what the five cigars that could suit you.
These are not that strong for you but not to bland that you would not enjoy the smoking time at all. Well generally, beginners must really settle for what is light or mid-strong when it comes to cigars.
• Flor de oliva torpedo
This is a cigar from the Oliva family, who is well-known in the cigar industry for years. This produces a mild to medium mild taste with a dash of sweetness. A stick of it would cost you a dollar and fifty cents. As its medium component, it is made of Nicaraguan filler. You could freely choose or get to know more of this cigar online.
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The only weakness it has is that you may not taste that rich taste the first time you try. With the idea of keeping them in humidor, this is not the best move. This type of cigar tastes well especially when straight from the box rather than out of the humidor.
• Punch Grand Cru Rubusto
Many smokers of this wish that it could be made longer for it really taste good. The taste is really great especially if it is stored in the humidor for some months, Honduran cigars with the nice blend of tobaccos, it could surely be very teasing for your taste buds. A stick may let you spend 3 dollars and 50 cents each. This is a very well-constructed cigar as well.
• Arturo Fuente Curly head
From the Fuente group of cigars, this type may be a part of the lowest bracket of Fuente cigars when it comes to price at one dollar and fifty cents. This rich hand-made Dominican cigar would surely be enough for beginners. The mild to mid-mild taste would be great for those who are not into smoking cigar for such a very long time.
• Excalibur number 5
Hoyo Monterrey is the direct seller of this cigar and it is Honduras made as well. Stick costs 3 dollars and 25 cents. There are different ranges but Excalibur number 5 compared to 1, 2 or three is mild, tasty and really tasty if kept in a humidor.
These are not that strong for you but not to bland that you would not enjoy the smoking time at all. Well generally, beginners must really settle for what is light or mid-strong when it comes to cigars.
• Flor de oliva torpedo
This is a cigar from the Oliva family, who is well-known in the cigar industry for years. This produces a mild to medium mild taste with a dash of sweetness. A stick of it would cost you a dollar and fifty cents. As its medium component, it is made of Nicaraguan filler. You could freely choose or get to know more of this cigar online.
• Baccarat Luchadores
The only weakness it has is that you may not taste that rich taste the first time you try. With the idea of keeping them in humidor, this is not the best move. This type of cigar tastes well especially when straight from the box rather than out of the humidor.
• Punch Grand Cru Rubusto
Many smokers of this wish that it could be made longer for it really taste good. The taste is really great especially if it is stored in the humidor for some months, Honduran cigars with the nice blend of tobaccos, it could surely be very teasing for your taste buds. A stick may let you spend 3 dollars and 50 cents each. This is a very well-constructed cigar as well.
• Arturo Fuente Curly head
From the Fuente group of cigars, this type may be a part of the lowest bracket of Fuente cigars when it comes to price at one dollar and fifty cents. This rich hand-made Dominican cigar would surely be enough for beginners. The mild to mid-mild taste would be great for those who are not into smoking cigar for such a very long time.
• Excalibur number 5
Hoyo Monterrey is the direct seller of this cigar and it is Honduras made as well. Stick costs 3 dollars and 25 cents. There are different ranges but Excalibur number 5 compared to 1, 2 or three is mild, tasty and really tasty if kept in a humidor.
How to Buy a Quality Cigar Based on Construction
The richness of a cigar’s taste could be determined by its diameter. The bigger the diameter, the stronger the taste is. On the other hand, the wrapper of the cigar also matters. Even color would mean good condition while extreme discoloration in the wrapper would mean a change in taste.
With this, these two factors, size and diameter must be taken into consideration in buying a cigar for you. They are parts of the construction of a cigar. And the construction is considered to be the indicator of care and quality.
In order that one would buy the right cigar, there are steps that must be considered and be followed so that you will not end up smoking all your regrets away.
- Observe if the wrapper has smooth and a bit shine feature. Make sure that it does not have blemishes and it must not be too firm.
- Give the cigar a gentle squeeze. This way you would be able to determine if indeed it is good enough if it is resilient to hold its shape when you press it.
- Refrain from choosing a cigar with soft or hard spots because it is a sign that it is not of good quality and not of good construction.
- Try to take a smell of the cigar and if it does not have that aroma, drop it off.
When the cigar gets lit, it is another true test if it has good construction or not. When it burns evenly all the way down, it is of good quality because if it does not, it means that it does not have a proper roll. Moreover, if the cigar produces a firm ash while smoking, it is another sign of good quality. If the cigar has a firm end, it also makes it a good one.
There are three criteria that could determine a good cigar. Actually, these criteria apply to wines too. The first criterion is the body. It means the strength of the tobacco. Secondly, flavor. Sweet, bitter and salty are the basic flavor categories. The aroma is another criterion. If a cigar does not have aroma- it is of no good material.
For a good cigar, it does not take the finest tobacco only but it must also undergo all the necessary processes included in its fermentation.
As the buyer, you should consider all the above-mentioned tips in choosing the cigar for you- the one that you will enjoy smoking.
With this, these two factors, size and diameter must be taken into consideration in buying a cigar for you. They are parts of the construction of a cigar. And the construction is considered to be the indicator of care and quality.
In order that one would buy the right cigar, there are steps that must be considered and be followed so that you will not end up smoking all your regrets away.
- Observe if the wrapper has smooth and a bit shine feature. Make sure that it does not have blemishes and it must not be too firm.
- Give the cigar a gentle squeeze. This way you would be able to determine if indeed it is good enough if it is resilient to hold its shape when you press it.
- Refrain from choosing a cigar with soft or hard spots because it is a sign that it is not of good quality and not of good construction.
- Try to take a smell of the cigar and if it does not have that aroma, drop it off.
When the cigar gets lit, it is another true test if it has good construction or not. When it burns evenly all the way down, it is of good quality because if it does not, it means that it does not have a proper roll. Moreover, if the cigar produces a firm ash while smoking, it is another sign of good quality. If the cigar has a firm end, it also makes it a good one.
There are three criteria that could determine a good cigar. Actually, these criteria apply to wines too. The first criterion is the body. It means the strength of the tobacco. Secondly, flavor. Sweet, bitter and salty are the basic flavor categories. The aroma is another criterion. If a cigar does not have aroma- it is of no good material.
For a good cigar, it does not take the finest tobacco only but it must also undergo all the necessary processes included in its fermentation.
As the buyer, you should consider all the above-mentioned tips in choosing the cigar for you- the one that you will enjoy smoking.
How to Buy a Good Cigar
The smoking culture has been existent for ages and it has been one of the consistently growing market. Tobacco is the major product related to the smoking industry. Tobacco is the source of cigar which is one of the must-haves of males and even females especially in this modern times.
History tells that cigar smoking was common in the Latin American region which includes countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua. Same with Cameroon, Honduras, Indonesia and it includes Cuba and the United States of America. These are also areas where a large quantity of tobacco was grown at first.
Christopher Columbus is said to be the first to introduce cigar in Europe. Ages after, cigar smoking has been having this association with masculinity, high social status, liberalism- that makes cigar an interesting part of a special smoker’s habits. In special occasions, it could be a good form of present for a friend, a colleague, a boss, a patner… How do one buy a good cigar for a present?
Find out stores specifically smoke specialty stores that sell a great selection of cigars including those which are extraordinary. Make sure not to neglect cigar quality.
Consider the smoking experience of the person you would want to give your present to. This would determine if the size and diameter of the cigar would suit his or her taste. The cigar diameter is directly proportional to the richness of the flavor. Cigars that are bigger in diameter and richer in taste are more appropriate for “experienced” smokers. For “greenhorn” smokers, longer cigarettes with cooler smoke is commendable.
See to it that the cigar is of good quality and that it is made of one hundred percent tobacco. Some cigars are more of the non-tobacco components like paper, glycerine or saltpeter.
Refrain from buying a lumpy cigar. Yopu could check out if its lumpy or not by giving it a gentle squeeze. Also check the wrapper. Reffrain from picking cigars that have wrapper discoloration.
Make your present more special by adding up a cigar cutter or an ashtray that would impress the receiver.
Give it with sincerity of course.
There is nothing wrong with cigar smoking. Just see to it that it is being done in moderation.
History tells that cigar smoking was common in the Latin American region which includes countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua. Same with Cameroon, Honduras, Indonesia and it includes Cuba and the United States of America. These are also areas where a large quantity of tobacco was grown at first.
Christopher Columbus is said to be the first to introduce cigar in Europe. Ages after, cigar smoking has been having this association with masculinity, high social status, liberalism- that makes cigar an interesting part of a special smoker’s habits. In special occasions, it could be a good form of present for a friend, a colleague, a boss, a patner… How do one buy a good cigar for a present?
Find out stores specifically smoke specialty stores that sell a great selection of cigars including those which are extraordinary. Make sure not to neglect cigar quality.
Consider the smoking experience of the person you would want to give your present to. This would determine if the size and diameter of the cigar would suit his or her taste. The cigar diameter is directly proportional to the richness of the flavor. Cigars that are bigger in diameter and richer in taste are more appropriate for “experienced” smokers. For “greenhorn” smokers, longer cigarettes with cooler smoke is commendable.
See to it that the cigar is of good quality and that it is made of one hundred percent tobacco. Some cigars are more of the non-tobacco components like paper, glycerine or saltpeter.
Refrain from buying a lumpy cigar. Yopu could check out if its lumpy or not by giving it a gentle squeeze. Also check the wrapper. Reffrain from picking cigars that have wrapper discoloration.
Make your present more special by adding up a cigar cutter or an ashtray that would impress the receiver.
Give it with sincerity of course.
There is nothing wrong with cigar smoking. Just see to it that it is being done in moderation.
Dangers of Cigars When You Smoke It
For cigar aficionados, it is the best tasting thing on Earth. When cigar becomes an addiction, and generally it does, there could also be the spring of its negative effects. These effects may come as just simple bad breath but it could also be as big or malignant as cancer. Yes, this must really alarm you a little for having lung problems or any health problems for that matter would be a big blow to your life and it must be responded to as early as possible for it may even worsen.
This article is not here to plant dynamites in you but to remind you that you have to take care of your health, for your health is but very important and it has to be taken good care of for it would decide that big portion of how you live your life.
There are health problems that could be caused by cigar smoking:
• Oral cancer
- This sickness is of course would really affect you big time. This could lead you to the difficulty of eating. This disorder could also affect the mouth, throat, lips and also your tongue. These are necessary parts of your body and there are really effects that may affect you that bad.
• Esophageal Cancer
- Studies show that those smokers have really high risks of leaving their esophagus at its worst.
- There is this study that tells us how the gap is so big when it comes to the possibility of cancer in the esophagus for those who are smokers. As you increase the number of sticks that you are also increasing the risk of having these health disorders.
• Lung cancer
- This would be more possible especially if you inhale the cigar smoke more. It must be noted by cigar smokers that they must not inhale smoke for it would surely cause a lot of health disorders involving the lungs.
• Cancer of the pancreas or cancer of the bladder
- Both of these are also possibly going to be achieved if one smokes cigar a lot. The more you smoke, the more you push yourself to the health risks.
Smoking could really be soothing or relaxing especially when one is so stressed out but you have to see to it that you are cautious of how you smoke for it would lead to your own problems concerning health as well.
This article is not here to plant dynamites in you but to remind you that you have to take care of your health, for your health is but very important and it has to be taken good care of for it would decide that big portion of how you live your life.
There are health problems that could be caused by cigar smoking:
• Oral cancer
- This sickness is of course would really affect you big time. This could lead you to the difficulty of eating. This disorder could also affect the mouth, throat, lips and also your tongue. These are necessary parts of your body and there are really effects that may affect you that bad.
• Esophageal Cancer
- Studies show that those smokers have really high risks of leaving their esophagus at its worst.
- There is this study that tells us how the gap is so big when it comes to the possibility of cancer in the esophagus for those who are smokers. As you increase the number of sticks that you are also increasing the risk of having these health disorders.
• Lung cancer
- This would be more possible especially if you inhale the cigar smoke more. It must be noted by cigar smokers that they must not inhale smoke for it would surely cause a lot of health disorders involving the lungs.
• Cancer of the pancreas or cancer of the bladder
- Both of these are also possibly going to be achieved if one smokes cigar a lot. The more you smoke, the more you push yourself to the health risks.
Smoking could really be soothing or relaxing especially when one is so stressed out but you have to see to it that you are cautious of how you smoke for it would lead to your own problems concerning health as well.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Concerns on buying cigar for smoking
“Smokers do not grow old, they die young,” this is a dictum every Science and Health book may mention. It has something to do with the health hazards a cigar could bring.
Throughout the ages, cigar smoking has been undisturbed by many health campaigns even with the numerous struggles of battling against it, people seem not to totally feel the threat it gives to lives. It has been built-in with the culture and culture is too tough to be metamorphosed. Even non-smokers are affected. Second-hand smoking poses health risks more than what direct smokers have.
With the soaring growth of cigar advertising, more and more smokers are into the modern day picture. Smokers must just make sure that they do it with moderation.
In looking for cigar, there are these qualities of a cigar that a smoker must consider in order to savor what a stick of cigar could offer. When other things are best served when fresh, cigar and wine re-examines with this line- “the older, the tastier”. The cigars must undergo the necessary process of fermentation before it could really be of “good taste”.
What are the qualities of a good cigar that is worth your money?
The general criterion of cigars that must be used in determining if it is good or bad is through the following: body, flavor and aroma. In choosing the cigar for you, these three are the elements of gauge.
Cigars come in varied flavors like Spice, Cocoa or chocolate, coffee, not or wood. They also come in different wrappers, fillers and binders.
A part of the history and culture, it could be really impossible to eradicate smoking cigar in the everyday endeavor of people anywhere and everywhere.
Throughout the ages, cigar smoking has been undisturbed by many health campaigns even with the numerous struggles of battling against it, people seem not to totally feel the threat it gives to lives. It has been built-in with the culture and culture is too tough to be metamorphosed. Even non-smokers are affected. Second-hand smoking poses health risks more than what direct smokers have.
With the soaring growth of cigar advertising, more and more smokers are into the modern day picture. Smokers must just make sure that they do it with moderation.
In looking for cigar, there are these qualities of a cigar that a smoker must consider in order to savor what a stick of cigar could offer. When other things are best served when fresh, cigar and wine re-examines with this line- “the older, the tastier”. The cigars must undergo the necessary process of fermentation before it could really be of “good taste”.
What are the qualities of a good cigar that is worth your money?
- It burns evenly all the way down when lit; it is of good quality because if it does not, it means that it does not have a proper roll.
- The cigar produces a firm ash while smoking; it is another sign of good quality. If the cigar has a firm end, it also makes it a good one.
- the cigar is of good quality and that it is made of one hundred percent tobacco. Some cigars are more of the non-tobacco components like paper, glycerine or saltpete
- No to lumpy cigars. You could check out if its lumpy or not by giving it a gentle squeeze. Also check the wrapper. Refrain from picking cigars that have wrapper discoloration.
The general criterion of cigars that must be used in determining if it is good or bad is through the following: body, flavor and aroma. In choosing the cigar for you, these three are the elements of gauge.
Cigars come in varied flavors like Spice, Cocoa or chocolate, coffee, not or wood. They also come in different wrappers, fillers and binders.
A part of the history and culture, it could be really impossible to eradicate smoking cigar in the everyday endeavor of people anywhere and everywhere.
Cigars versus cigarettes: which is the lesser evil?
There are claims that stress how much cigars are safer to smoke than cigarettes. Well, this is no a fact at all. It just so happened that cigar smokers are only occasional smokers and majority of the smoking population are into cigarettes so the gauge of how cigars is not that obvious. But, it must be known to people that cigars are not safer at all.
The following are the reasons that would tell you that the choice of smoking cigar is not lesser evil than smoking cigarettes.
• Tobacco is much in amount in cigars than cigarettes. This fact makes cigar much dangerous for as we all know, there are harmful elements found in tobacco. According to studies, a single cigar contains more tobacco than a whole pack of cigarettes.
• Experts identified that cigarettes are containing lesser nicotine. Compared with 8 milligrams found in nicotine, cigars have 100 to 200 milligrams. This only shows how much danger cigar could cause over cigarettes.
• A single cigar a day increases the possibility of acquiring cancer. Cancer involving the lungs, as well as the pancreas is common for those who are into cigar smoking.
• Cigarette smoke is not as toxic as cigar smoke. As what is shown by studies, cigars must undergo fermentation, this stage produces some of the most cancerous elements. Another thing is that the cigar wrappers are less porous compared to that of cigarettes. This has something to do with combustion. Proper combustion decreases the amount of harmful elements of a cigar or cigarette.
• For men, cigar smoking is associated with sterility or some problems like erectile dysfunction. The harmful components of a cigar is penetrating much on hormones that may cause this disorder.
These are just some of the harmful effects of cigar smoking and how harmful it could get comparing to cigarettes. The issue here is not what to smoke, cigar or cigarettes? He point is that, smoking is not beneficial at all. Yes, you harm yourself and even harm innocent secondhand-smokers.
The following are the reasons that would tell you that the choice of smoking cigar is not lesser evil than smoking cigarettes.
• Tobacco is much in amount in cigars than cigarettes. This fact makes cigar much dangerous for as we all know, there are harmful elements found in tobacco. According to studies, a single cigar contains more tobacco than a whole pack of cigarettes.
• Experts identified that cigarettes are containing lesser nicotine. Compared with 8 milligrams found in nicotine, cigars have 100 to 200 milligrams. This only shows how much danger cigar could cause over cigarettes.
• A single cigar a day increases the possibility of acquiring cancer. Cancer involving the lungs, as well as the pancreas is common for those who are into cigar smoking.
• Cigarette smoke is not as toxic as cigar smoke. As what is shown by studies, cigars must undergo fermentation, this stage produces some of the most cancerous elements. Another thing is that the cigar wrappers are less porous compared to that of cigarettes. This has something to do with combustion. Proper combustion decreases the amount of harmful elements of a cigar or cigarette.
• For men, cigar smoking is associated with sterility or some problems like erectile dysfunction. The harmful components of a cigar is penetrating much on hormones that may cause this disorder.
These are just some of the harmful effects of cigar smoking and how harmful it could get comparing to cigarettes. The issue here is not what to smoke, cigar or cigarettes? He point is that, smoking is not beneficial at all. Yes, you harm yourself and even harm innocent secondhand-smokers.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
The Best Cigars In The World
Like a fine glass of wine, a cigar also tastes fine. Cigars are subject to taste as is wine. Cigars have companies that try to copy them just like cigars. When you find something that meets your taste, you will wan to continue to have that taste. That does not mean you cannot taste others, but some connoisseurs are stuck famous cigars that they will only smoke.
Some of the famous cigars that top the list when people are asked about what cigar they prefer are by far disturbing to some:
Trinidad
Romeo Y Julieta
Bolivar
Cohiba
H. Upman
Montecristo
Ramon Allones
Cuban cigars are famous cigars and still make their way into the country, but they are contraband. The only reason they are famous is because of the controversy. Because it was banned, everyone labels them as famous cigars and ignore the rest. Because of the embargo against the Habanas, the United States have made the cigar more popular than before. Most new smokers do not have the opportunity to smoke famous cigars like the Cuban cigar, but that does not detour them from coming connoisseurs of cigars.
Cuban cigars many feel need to be enjoyed and have a slow burn to last for the full advantage of tasting the cigar. The older cigar smokers realize that two things make cigars truly famous cigars, the quality of the filler and the brand name. Because Cuba has the reputation of excellence in cigars because of the training that goes into producing these cigars, the reputation surpasses them. Cuban cigars are also made by hand as some other famous cigars are made by machine.
Many people display these famous cigars as a way of showing what kind of taste they have in excellence. It is not uncommon for top executives to hand these out after a finalized business deal or at an after dinner party. Although when asked the first thing that people say when asked what famous cigars do you know, they repeat the same thing every time. The Cuban Cigars are the famous cigars. For more info see http://www.onlinecigarsource.com/Cuban_Cigars_2 on Cuban Cigars.
Now that you do not have a Cuban cigar, try these famous cigars listed here and you will have just as much taste and flavor needed without the uppity Cuban cigars. Some believe smoking famous cigars bring prestige; they need to smoke famous cigars for taste not prestige, even at men’s clubs, you find other cigars than the Cuban Habanas.
Some of the famous cigars that top the list when people are asked about what cigar they prefer are by far disturbing to some:
Trinidad
Romeo Y Julieta
Bolivar
Cohiba
H. Upman
Montecristo
Ramon Allones
Cuban cigars are famous cigars and still make their way into the country, but they are contraband. The only reason they are famous is because of the controversy. Because it was banned, everyone labels them as famous cigars and ignore the rest. Because of the embargo against the Habanas, the United States have made the cigar more popular than before. Most new smokers do not have the opportunity to smoke famous cigars like the Cuban cigar, but that does not detour them from coming connoisseurs of cigars.
Cuban cigars many feel need to be enjoyed and have a slow burn to last for the full advantage of tasting the cigar. The older cigar smokers realize that two things make cigars truly famous cigars, the quality of the filler and the brand name. Because Cuba has the reputation of excellence in cigars because of the training that goes into producing these cigars, the reputation surpasses them. Cuban cigars are also made by hand as some other famous cigars are made by machine.
Many people display these famous cigars as a way of showing what kind of taste they have in excellence. It is not uncommon for top executives to hand these out after a finalized business deal or at an after dinner party. Although when asked the first thing that people say when asked what famous cigars do you know, they repeat the same thing every time. The Cuban Cigars are the famous cigars. For more info see http://www.onlinecigarsource.com/Cuban_Cigars_2 on Cuban Cigars.
Now that you do not have a Cuban cigar, try these famous cigars listed here and you will have just as much taste and flavor needed without the uppity Cuban cigars. Some believe smoking famous cigars bring prestige; they need to smoke famous cigars for taste not prestige, even at men’s clubs, you find other cigars than the Cuban Habanas.
Prestige In Cheaper Phillies Cigars
You want a great tasting cigar and you want an affordable price. Without going broke, you to can enjoy the great taste of a cigar without spending a fortune. Phillies cigars offer you an alternative to the more expensive cigars without losing taste and flavor. The fillers and wrappers come from the same place more expensive cigar fillers and wrappers come from, but they have a cheaper price. They use the same tobacco used in Cohiba, Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch along with many more brands that would surprise you.
The best thing about Phillies cigars happens to be the price. When buying these cigars over another brand, you might save upwards of a hundred dollars depending on how many you buy. The lower price for Phillies cigars comes from the minimal cost of labor needed to produce the cigars. They have less waste and low labor costs, which they pass onto the connoisseur.
This does not mean that you give up quality; it just means they look out for the consumer and want you to be able to share in the good taste they produce. The Phillies cigars come with some of the most popular fillers found in the Dominican and Cuba along with Honduras.
Something we all might know, is the affordable price of the Phillies cigars fillers is also suitable for leafing, shliffing, packing and cracking along with use as a filler for cannabis. Do not think this means there is an association between cannabis and Phillies cigars because this would be a misconception. This just means people have used it as a filler, you no what I mean.
Why buy a high priced cigar when Phillies cigars offer the same quality taste without the high price. You can enjoy a smooth tasting cigar without the price tags on some of the other brands of cigars, which in all honesty, compare very well to other this brand. Do not let yourself fall into the same boat everyone else falls into, get a perfect cigar without losing your shirt.
If you want Phillies cigars look at http://www.jrcigars.com for all the different types of Phillies cigars they have for the connoisseur in you. Check out the website and see the unbelievable price you can buy Phillies cigars at without any hassles. A fine tasting cigar.
The best cigars made from all over the world are found from purchases at Hunters & Frankau, which carries the best cigars with a seal of approval. This company seems to have a direct line on ant cigar a connoisseur will want. They offer the top of the line cigars including Cusano, Ashton and yes, they have the real Cuban cigars as well. If you are in need of the best cigars, Hunters & Frankau have a website where you purchase these cigars and any kind of cigar you might want to try. Looking for the best cigars has now been made easier for the connoisseur of these tasteful and delightful cigars.
The best thing about Phillies cigars happens to be the price. When buying these cigars over another brand, you might save upwards of a hundred dollars depending on how many you buy. The lower price for Phillies cigars comes from the minimal cost of labor needed to produce the cigars. They have less waste and low labor costs, which they pass onto the connoisseur.
This does not mean that you give up quality; it just means they look out for the consumer and want you to be able to share in the good taste they produce. The Phillies cigars come with some of the most popular fillers found in the Dominican and Cuba along with Honduras.
Something we all might know, is the affordable price of the Phillies cigars fillers is also suitable for leafing, shliffing, packing and cracking along with use as a filler for cannabis. Do not think this means there is an association between cannabis and Phillies cigars because this would be a misconception. This just means people have used it as a filler, you no what I mean.
Why buy a high priced cigar when Phillies cigars offer the same quality taste without the high price. You can enjoy a smooth tasting cigar without the price tags on some of the other brands of cigars, which in all honesty, compare very well to other this brand. Do not let yourself fall into the same boat everyone else falls into, get a perfect cigar without losing your shirt.
If you want Phillies cigars look at http://www.jrcigars.com for all the different types of Phillies cigars they have for the connoisseur in you. Check out the website and see the unbelievable price you can buy Phillies cigars at without any hassles. A fine tasting cigar.
The best cigars made from all over the world are found from purchases at Hunters & Frankau, which carries the best cigars with a seal of approval. This company seems to have a direct line on ant cigar a connoisseur will want. They offer the top of the line cigars including Cusano, Ashton and yes, they have the real Cuban cigars as well. If you are in need of the best cigars, Hunters & Frankau have a website where you purchase these cigars and any kind of cigar you might want to try. Looking for the best cigars has now been made easier for the connoisseur of these tasteful and delightful cigars.
Find The Last Of The Dunhill Cigars
When Dunhill cigars came out after the agreement with the Dunhill cigars company, after much controversy surrounding the Cubatobaco company association, it had a name and a name in the market of cigar manufacturing. The products labels help raise Dunhill cigars to the top. The tasteful cigar labels included:
•Cabinetta-a fruity flavored cigar with nuts and honey as more flavors.
•Estupendos-a similar taste to the Cabinetta, but with a richer taste
Dunhill cigars had something to offer the ever-growing market of cigars. In the years of the popularity of the Dunhill cigars, the stocks were limited, which caused higher prices. At this time, Dunhill cigars were already in competition with the Davidoff cigars, which were considered high-class cigars. Dunhill cigars severed ties with the Cubatobaco company and when on to ensure the growth of the cigar industry as we know it today.
After many years of success Dunhill cigars closed it doors and stopped all production of their brand name cigars. After the separation from Cubatobaco, Dunhill cigars thrived for a few years with the manufacturing of the cigars on the islands of Dominican Republic.
As news spread of the closure of Dunhill cigars, store shelves saw a pickup in sales of the Dunhill cigars, but mostly as a collector’s item and some vintage retailers needed the cigars for their collections. You may search the internet and find a box of Dunhill cigars, but the price would amaze you. Although these cigars exist, some counterfeit cigars have also popped up on the internet as well. There is actually know way to authenticate a Dunhill cigar and this results in may dealers selling the fake cigars with absolutely no way to prove if they are real or fake Dunhill cigars. You will have to rely on the dealer’s word of authenticity when buying this fine outstanding cigar. For more info see http://www.onlinecigarsource.com/Honduran_Cigars on Honduran Cigars.
Dunhill cigars died with dignity and grace, which has left the door open for a return, which will more than likely never occur. The fate of the company was determined after a decline in business after a few years of separation from the Cuban company. This still keep connoisseurs longing for one of the cigars that made Dunhill cigars famous. Like I said before, finding a Dunhill cigar on the internet requires caution as these cigars have since been brought up by vintage collector’s who normally sell for an extremely high price if at all.
•Cabinetta-a fruity flavored cigar with nuts and honey as more flavors.
•Estupendos-a similar taste to the Cabinetta, but with a richer taste
Dunhill cigars had something to offer the ever-growing market of cigars. In the years of the popularity of the Dunhill cigars, the stocks were limited, which caused higher prices. At this time, Dunhill cigars were already in competition with the Davidoff cigars, which were considered high-class cigars. Dunhill cigars severed ties with the Cubatobaco company and when on to ensure the growth of the cigar industry as we know it today.
After many years of success Dunhill cigars closed it doors and stopped all production of their brand name cigars. After the separation from Cubatobaco, Dunhill cigars thrived for a few years with the manufacturing of the cigars on the islands of Dominican Republic.
As news spread of the closure of Dunhill cigars, store shelves saw a pickup in sales of the Dunhill cigars, but mostly as a collector’s item and some vintage retailers needed the cigars for their collections. You may search the internet and find a box of Dunhill cigars, but the price would amaze you. Although these cigars exist, some counterfeit cigars have also popped up on the internet as well. There is actually know way to authenticate a Dunhill cigar and this results in may dealers selling the fake cigars with absolutely no way to prove if they are real or fake Dunhill cigars. You will have to rely on the dealer’s word of authenticity when buying this fine outstanding cigar. For more info see http://www.onlinecigarsource.com/Honduran_Cigars on Honduran Cigars.
Dunhill cigars died with dignity and grace, which has left the door open for a return, which will more than likely never occur. The fate of the company was determined after a decline in business after a few years of separation from the Cuban company. This still keep connoisseurs longing for one of the cigars that made Dunhill cigars famous. Like I said before, finding a Dunhill cigar on the internet requires caution as these cigars have since been brought up by vintage collector’s who normally sell for an extremely high price if at all.
Variants Of Cigar Ashtrays
Everybody give a lot of importance to all kinds of accessories they use from their personal wear to their cars to their deco`s at home. In the same way even small things like Cigar ashtrays are something to be given attention to.
Important features to look for:
The simplest, most common ashtray design is that of a circle with a hollow cylindrical rim around a flat surface. Now more and more people are looking for different features in their Cigar Ashtrays. Like the size of the container, it should be large and deep enough to hold all the ash-drops that the cigar creates. You should also see that the ashtray is sturdy enough to absorb an incidental shock and also not slippery. Another important feature is that the width of the ashtray should be big enough to support a cigar on a horizontal level otherwise the cigar would be tilting down with the coal resting in the base of the tray. So, this can suffocate the one side that is touching the tray and cause the cigar to burn unevenly.
These days you would also find ashtrays with three notches at the edges, two to the width of a cigarette and one to that of the diameter of a cigar. The purpose of these notches is to provide as rests for your cigars or cigarettes while still burning. Every other minute you take a puff from your cigar you should be careful to drop the ashes in the ashtray, you surely do not want to spill the ashes everywhere .Also keep your cigar safe in the ashtray notches, obviously it will be difficult to keep your cigar in your hand the whole time when you have to do some work or get something.
Kinds of Ashtrays:
Ashtrays are something that are not only kept in your house but also in common public places like restaurants, toilets etc to keep the places clean and tidy. You would find ashtrays manufactured from glass, porcelain, stoneware, silver and even aluminium. If you are looking for an antique touch then you could probably go for wood. Crystal ashtrays are also very popular these days. They give you a more sophisticated look. The clear crystal refracts light and is a beautiful accessory for your home or office. You will find them in all shapes and sizes, rectangular, circular, square etc. They are elegant and artistically shaped crystal cigar ashtrays.
When it comes to technology it has given us probably everything we could have wanted. And now with modern technology there are smokeless cigar ashtrays now. These ashtrays collect the smoke as the cigar is at rest. While the smoke is driven to the device the air around is cleaned. For those who cannot tolerate smoke this is a life saver for them and also for smokers as they can smoke without oppressing their fellow companions.
With so many different kinds of ashtrays available you can now choose the right one for your place!
Important features to look for:
The simplest, most common ashtray design is that of a circle with a hollow cylindrical rim around a flat surface. Now more and more people are looking for different features in their Cigar Ashtrays. Like the size of the container, it should be large and deep enough to hold all the ash-drops that the cigar creates. You should also see that the ashtray is sturdy enough to absorb an incidental shock and also not slippery. Another important feature is that the width of the ashtray should be big enough to support a cigar on a horizontal level otherwise the cigar would be tilting down with the coal resting in the base of the tray. So, this can suffocate the one side that is touching the tray and cause the cigar to burn unevenly.
These days you would also find ashtrays with three notches at the edges, two to the width of a cigarette and one to that of the diameter of a cigar. The purpose of these notches is to provide as rests for your cigars or cigarettes while still burning. Every other minute you take a puff from your cigar you should be careful to drop the ashes in the ashtray, you surely do not want to spill the ashes everywhere .Also keep your cigar safe in the ashtray notches, obviously it will be difficult to keep your cigar in your hand the whole time when you have to do some work or get something.
Kinds of Ashtrays:
Ashtrays are something that are not only kept in your house but also in common public places like restaurants, toilets etc to keep the places clean and tidy. You would find ashtrays manufactured from glass, porcelain, stoneware, silver and even aluminium. If you are looking for an antique touch then you could probably go for wood. Crystal ashtrays are also very popular these days. They give you a more sophisticated look. The clear crystal refracts light and is a beautiful accessory for your home or office. You will find them in all shapes and sizes, rectangular, circular, square etc. They are elegant and artistically shaped crystal cigar ashtrays.
When it comes to technology it has given us probably everything we could have wanted. And now with modern technology there are smokeless cigar ashtrays now. These ashtrays collect the smoke as the cigar is at rest. While the smoke is driven to the device the air around is cleaned. For those who cannot tolerate smoke this is a life saver for them and also for smokers as they can smoke without oppressing their fellow companions.
With so many different kinds of ashtrays available you can now choose the right one for your place!
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