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CW Guest Commentary CRA on South Dakota

June 30, 2009

Glynn Loope of the Cigar Rights of America organization comments on the state of affairs and democracy action in South Dakota. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Members Commentary: Allow Market Choices

June 26, 2009

Cigar Weekly member Tony Palazzolo (tonycsmoke) was recently published in the St. Louis Beacon. His editorial was a revealing, no-nonsense look at the after effects of a smoking ban, and enlightening about the economic harm as well as the second-hand smoke studies which are not as damning as perceived. Read more...

Wrapper Transplanting: Partagas Cuban Wrapper Transplant to an Oliva Serie V Lancero Filler and Binder

June 22, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Scott Glenn (bipolar) offers us a bold, and perhaps controversial, experiment... What would happen if you transplanted the wrapper from a Cuban Partagás to the binder, filler and ligero of a domestic Oliva Serie V Lancero? Enjoyable smoke or 'Frankencigar'? Read more...

CW Commentary FDA Control Over Tobacco

June 17, 2009

Cigar Weekly's editorial staff and membership provide a commentary on recent legislation passed by the U.S. Senate and ratified by the House or Representatives making tobacco a "controlled substance" under the regulatory purview of the Food and Drug Authority. Read more...

Local Flavor #2: Serious Cigars Houston, Texas

May 11, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributng Editor Neil Noffsinger sits down with Ron Lesseraux, owner of Serious Cigars and the Cellar 17 wine shop in Houston, Texas, for a discussion about trends in the cigar business. Read more...

Cheapskate's Choice: El Mejor Emerald Churchill

May 04, 2009

Join Cigar Weekly's Contributing Editor Tom Chapman (tchapchap) for the fourth installment of his popular column dedicated to the value-conscious cigar enthusiast. Read more...

Don Fernando Leon

April 30, 2009

Fernando Léon Asensio died at the age of 87 at his home in Santiago, Dominican Republic after a prolonged illness. Don Fernando, as he was known, was the son of Eduardo Léon Jimenes -- the founder of La Aurora. Read more...

CW Present at Texas Senate Committee Smoking BAN Hearing

April 24, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Road Hawg) recently attended a public hearing, of the Texas Senate's Health and Human Services committee to oppose its recommendation of a smoking ban on public property. This is his perspective on the day's proceedings. This was originally posted in the Smokin Post on Cigar Weekly's Community Forums and Discussion Groups. Read more...

Smoking Cuban Cigars and Eating Swiss Chocolates in Los Cabos

March 19, 2009

Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor (and wife to owner Gil Ellis) Claudia Ellis treats us to magical pairings of Grauer chocolate and Cuban cigars, and does it all from the sunny beaches of Baja, California. Read more...

Pro Cigar Festival 2009

March 05, 2009

Join Cigar Weekly's Frank Seltzer (Mowee) as he recounts his experiences during the second annual Pro Cigar Festival, held recently in the Dominican Republic. Read more...

Interviews

Local Flavor #2: Serious Cigars Houston, Texas

A Cigar Weekly exclusive interview with Mario Andretti

March 25, 2009

Cigar Weekly Editor-In-Chief Thomas Bender interviews Mr. Mario Andretti just as the legendary motor-racing driver gets set to enter the cigar industry and establish a cigar line that will bear his illustrious name. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Tim Socier of Timothy’s Fine Tobaccos

March 12, 2009

Join Cigar Weekly Contributing Editor Tom Chapman (tchapchap) as he visits with and interviews Tim Socier of Timothy’s Fine Tobaccos in Bay City, Michigan. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Ernesto Perez-Carillo

January 30, 2009

It was recently announced that Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, maker of La Gloria Cubana and others, is leaving General Cigars on March 15th. In departing, Perez-Carrillo will be going out on his own to start a new venture with his children. The famed cigarmaker talked with Frank Seltzer (Mowee) about his departure from Swedish Match –General’s parent company—and his plans for the future. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Carlos Diez

January 12, 2009

Cigar Weekly has been anxious to follow up with Carlos Diez ever since his having taken over (one year ago) a company very well-known to avid cigar smokers. This interview comes on the heels of Carlos Diez celebrating his first anniversary as President of (the renamed) Reyes Family Cigars. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview With 25 Smokin' Figurados

December 04, 2008

The talented new group 25 Smokin' Figurados, a collaborative effort headed by frontmen Timothy Abbott and Gregg Kirk, have released a new CD and recently launched their newly-formed band at a gala event in Austin, Texas. Contributing editor Roger Farnsworth (ElkTwin) recently caught up with the band and had a chance to interview the cigar-smoking musicians. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Ernesto Padilla

October 24, 2008

Cigar Weekly would like to thank CW member easyt (Tim Wong) newly at Padilla Cigars for expediting this interview with Ernesto Padilla, founder and owner of Padilla Cigars. This is the 'longest' interview in CW history, having first been sent in the late July of 2006. Many thanks to Ernesto Padilla, too, for his candor and willingness to speak with us. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Christian Eiroa

October 13, 2008

Cigar Weekly's Contributing Editor Frank Seltzer (Mowee) was able to obtain this interview with Christian Eiroa on Monday, October 13, 2008, the day Camacho announced its acquisition by the Oettinger-Davidoff Group - a merger that will place Camacho amongst the top 10 cigar brand names worldwide. Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Murray SawChuck

August 06, 2008

Cue Heart. “He’s a magic maaaaaaaaaaaaaan... he’s a magic man, Mama.” When I used to watch cable network VH1, I’d just as likely come across the video of "Magic Man" from Ann and Nancy Wilson’s Heart as I would any slightly more sophisticated or eclectic offerings ranging from Pat Metheney, Chris Isaak, Al Argenti’s favorite Indigo Girls or Edie Brickell and New Bohmeians to Fine Young Cannibals, 1970s left over Poco (trying to make a new start), .38 Special, Don Henley... well you get the idea. Eclectic mix about sums it up. Meet Celebra Cadabra, VH1’s show where various personalities shadow accomplished magicians to try and learn the art and craft of magic in order to be able to put on at least one act of their own. Say hello to Murray SawChuck. One of Murray’s many quality traits is that he’s one of us - that’s right, a 'Brother of the Leaf' (BOTL). I mentioned I was skeptical, right? Read more...

Cigar Weekly Interview with Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca

May 12, 2008

On February 13, 2008, Rich Perelman's CigarCyclopedia reported that Tabacos Puros de Nicaragua, manufacturer of Joya de Nicaragua had reached an agreement to end their distribution relationship with SAG Imports, headed by Manuel Quesada. On March 28th Cigar Weekly broke the news that TPN had reached a distribution agreement with Drew Estate. The new partnership became active on Monday April 28, 2008, ironically, the day we finished this interview with TPN president, Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca. Read more...

Lifestyles

Run to the Border

May 18, 2009

CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) takes us along on a motorcycle trip to the Big Bend area of south Texas. Read more...

Smoking Cuban Cigars and Eating Swiss Chocolates in Los Cabos

A Rich Pour – No. 17: Wine Casks at Work in the Land of Scotch

March 09, 2009

The concept of placing distilled whisky into a used wine cask may seem slightly incongruous at first. Join Cigar Weekly Managing Editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) as he samples a baker's dozen of wine cask enhanced single malts. Read more...

Great Lakes Summer Tour

February 19, 2009

Last summer, CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) completed a long distance motorcycle tour with his wife, from their home in Texas to the far reaches of Quebec and the Gaspé Peninsula. He has chronicled his journey for the CW members. So join him on this journey as he fires up his Harley, fires up some cigars and hits the road. Read more...

Trinidad - The Real Cuba

February 16, 2009

Lawrence Leung (the nub) gives a puff by puff account of a recent trip to Cuba. Wandering the streets of Trinidad, he sifts through the city’s best humidors searching for one last cigar, another ron and Tukola, and a seat at the ultimate herf. Read more...

A Rich Pour - No. 16: Measuring Up - Bourbon & Canadian Whisky Come of Age

January 26, 2009

Bourbon and Canadian whisky represent two distinct facets of the North American distilling industry, each one with its admirers. I happen to like both! Read more...

Cigar Heritage Festival

December 29, 2008

CW Contributing Editor Neil Noffsinger (Roadhawg) recently attended the 10th Annual Cigar Heritage Festival in Ybor City, Florida. Join him as he recounts the weekend, and provides highlights of the festival and the other events taking place with fellow BOTLs. Many agree that the Ybor City historic district of Tampa is the heart and foundation of the cigar industry in the United States. Read more...

Autumn in London

December 15, 2008

CW Contributing Editor and Katrina Relief Coordinator Flipflop (Phil Steffen) recently had a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London for a weekend of soccer, cigars and ale. Read more...

The Virtual Gourmand No. 13 - Stacks and Facts: A Chef's Bibliography

December 08, 2008

Editor-at-Large and CW Executive Chef Jason Clabaugh (BigO) opens his personal bookshelf, lists the top 10 cooking books and top 3 cooking magazines in his collection, and explains why these are his favorite reference works. Read more...

A Rich Pour - No. 15: Spirits of Independents

December 01, 2008

Cigar Weekly Managing Editor Doug Kuebler (jazznut) examines the valuable role of independent bottling companies within the single malt Scotch whisky industry. Read more...