This article talks about ten places the Pleasure Police are looking to take away your legal right to enjoy a tobacco product. If you look at this list, there are no surprises. Three of these places are residential on the list. Some of these places (like #5 and #9 are pretty much off limits already […]
Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Serie “C”
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments Joya de Nicaragua, Review, See What You Think
For various reasons, I have been on a mild cigar kick. In my last review, I reviewed the Gurkha Beauty – a pricey, but very good mild cigar. For this review, I go for the more economically priced Joya de Nicaragua (JDN) Serie “C” stick. From a brand standpoint, JDN is really producing some very […]
Cigar Review: The Gurkha Beauty
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 3 Comments Gurkha, Nice to Have, Review
The Gurkha Beauty in Action While with recent releases Gurkha has moved to simpler packaging, make no bones about it – packaging is still a big part of the Gurkha marketing plan. One cigar that is been a part of this plan is the Gurkha Beauty. This cigar is the milder fraternal-twin to the Gurkha […]
The Pleasure Police Have Really Struck
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Pleasure Police, Red Alert
Folks, about a week ago, I posted some scary news about Tacoma, Washington possibly banning the use of tobacco products in apartment buildings. Well friends, if you think this cannot happen, then you are wrong. It has happened – in Sebastopol up in Sonoma County, California. This is just outside of Santa Rosa. The Pleasure […]
The Final Cigar Lounge Visit at IPCPR – A Visit to the CAO Lounge (Tales from the IPCPR Part 19)
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Stace (L), CAO Rep (M), Cigar Coop (R) Every person loves cigars seems to have their favorite brand. For myself, it is CAO. I really did not get exposed to CAO until I moved to North Carolina two years ago. My next door neighbor gave me a Brazilia and someone gifted me some CAO Visions. […]
Lite Up Charlotte – October 2nd in Charlotte!
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Have you ever wished you can attend the Big Smoke events in Las Vegas, but just could not swing it? Well, October 2nd from Noon to 6pm in Charlotte, North Carolina, Outland Cigars presents the first annual Lite Up Charlotte event. This is a wonderful event for Cigar Enthusiasts and newbees alike. Click here […]
Cigar Review: La Reloba Sumatra
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments My Father, Nice to Have, Review
The La Reloba Sumatra Toro The theme of producing a quality value-priced cigar in the $5.00 – $7.00 range is appealing to both the consumer and the retailer. For the consumer, it’s a terrific opportunity to enjoy a premium stick in today’s tough economy. For the retailer, it means that the cigar isn’t going to […]
Cigar Review: Esteban Carreras 5150 Torpedo
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment Esteban Carreras, Indie, Nice to Have, Review
As mentioned in Part 11 of Tales from the IPCPR, one key thing I look for in an Indie Cigar maker is to find a cigar that is going to standout and bring something different to the table. For those who follow the Indie Cigar market and have encountered Craig Cunningham’s Esteban Carreras line, they […]
Look up your Candidate’s Issues
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Pleasure Police
Need help in finding out your candidate’s stance on issues or their voting record. This site seems to be a great way to look this up. While I’m not sure how accurate this is, it does provide some type of a barometer. Be sure to use this to find out your candidate’s position on Smoking […]
Cigar Review: Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Maduro
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment Gurkha, Memorable, Review
Today I pulled out a cigar I haven’t had in about a year. Once I pulled this one out, I realized how much I missed this one. This one was the Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Maduro. With all of the focus around the new IPCPR 2010 releases, I think its good once in a while to […]