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ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE
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Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is the combination of two forms of
smoke from burning tobacco products:
* Sidestream smoke, or smoke that is emitted between the puffs of a
burning cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and
* Mainstream smoke, or the smoke that is exhaled by the smoker. When
a cigarette is smoked, about one-half of the smoke generated is
sidestream smoke. This form of smoke contains essentially all of
the same carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and toxic agents that have
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been identified in the mainstream smoke inhaled by the smoker, but
at greater levels.
More than 4,000 individual compounds have been identified in tobacco
and tobacco smoke. Among these are about 60 compounds that are
carcinogens, tumor initiators (substances that can result in
irreversible changes in normal cells), and tumor promoters (substances
that can lead to tumor growth once cell changes begin). Some of these
compounds are tar, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, phenols,
ammonia, formaldehyde, benzene, nitrosamine, and nicotine.
The exposure of nonsmokers to ETS is referred to as involuntary
smoking, passive smoking, and secondhand smoke. Nonsmokers who are
exposed to ETS absorb nicotine and other compounds just as smokers do,
and the greater the exposure to ETS, the greater the level of these
harmful compounds in the body.
Although the smoke to which an involuntary smoker is exposed is less
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concentrated than that inhaled by smokers, research has demonstrated
that the health risk from inhaling smoke is significant. For example,
scientists estimate that ETS causes about 3,000 lung cancer deaths
each year.
How Strong Is the Evidence Linking ETS With Lung Cancer?
In 1986, two reports were published on the association between ETS
exposure and adverse health effects in nonsmokers: one by the U.S.
Surgeon General and the other by the Expert Committee on Passive
Smoking, National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council
(NAS/NRC). Both of these reports concluded that:
* ETS can cause lung cancer in healthy adult nonsmokers;
* Children of parents who smoke have more respiratory symptoms and
acute lower respiratory tract infections, as well as evidence of
reduced lung function, than do children of nonsmoking parents; and
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* Separating smokers and nonsmokers within the same air space may
reduce but does not eliminate a nonsmoker's exposure to ETS.
More recent epidemiologic studies support and reinforce these earlier
reports. The firmly established causal relationship between lung
cancer and mainstream smoke, coupled with the chemical similarities
between ETS and the smoke inhaled by smokers, led researchers to
conclude that involuntary smoking is likely to have similar effects on
the lung. In light of the widespread presence of ETS in both the home
and workplace and its absorption by the body, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) released a report in 1992 in which ETS was
classified as a Group A carcinogen a category reserved only for the
most dangerous cancer-causing agents in humans.
The overall results of 30 epidemiologic studies of lung cancer and
involuntary smoking further justify a Group A classification. In these
studies, female never-smokers who are married to smokers are compared
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with female never- smokers who are married to nonsmokers. Higher
exposures cause higher risks, and people whose spouses smoke in the
home face a higher risk than that of people whose spouses do not smoke
at home. In studies of ETS in the workplace, exposures are often even
greater than exposure at home from spousal smoking.
While the EPA report focuses only on the respiratory health effects of
involuntary smoking, there may be other health effects of concern as
well. Recent studies suggest that ETS exposure also may be a risk
factor for cardiovascular disease. In addition, a few studies link ETS
exposure to types of cancer other than lung.
ETS Exposure in Infants and Children
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Studies dating from the early 1970s have consistently shown that
children and infants exposed to ETS in the home have significantly
elevated rates of respiratory symptoms and respiratory tract
infections. More than 50 recently published studies confirm these
previous conclusions:
* ETS exposure due to parental smoking, especially the mother's,
contributes to 150,000 to 300,000 cases annually of lower
respiratory tract infection (pneumonia, bronchitis, and other
infections) in infants and children under 18 months of age; 7,500
to 15,000 of these cases require hospitalization.
* ETS exposure is associated with increased respiratory irritation
(cough, phlegm production, and wheezing) and middle ear
infections, as well as upper respiratory tract symptoms (sore
throats and colds) in infants and children.
* ETS exposure increases the number of episodes and the severity of
asthma in children who already have the disease. The EPA report
estimates that ETS worsens the condition in 200,000 to 1 million
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asthmatic children. Moreover, ETS exposure increases the number of
new cases of asthma in children who have not previously exhibited
symptoms.
* ETS exposure "in utero" and in infancy can alter lung function and
structure and create other changes that are known to predispose
children to long-term pulmonary risks.
* In the United States, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the
major cause of death in infants between the ages of 1 month and 1
year, and the linkage with maternal smoking is well established.
Current evidence strongly suggests that infants whose mothers
smoke are at an increased risk of dying of SIDS. This risk is
independent of other known risk factors for SIDS, including low
birth weight and low gestational age, both of which are
specifically associated with active smoking during pregnancy.
Additional studies are needed to determine whether the increased
risk is related to "in utero" or postnatal exposure to tobacco
smoke, or to both.
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These findings prompted recommendations that ETS be eliminated from
the environment of small children. Thus, smoking should not be allowed
in day care centers, nurseries, or other settings where infants and
young children are cared for.
ETS Exposure in Nonsmokers with Existing Health Problems
ETS can worsen existing pulmonary symptoms in people with asthma and
chronic bronchitis, as well as for people with allergic conditions.
Even individuals who are not allergic can suffer eye irritation, sore
throat, nausea, and hoarseness. Contact lens wearers can find tobacco
smoke very irritating.
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (p10
Public Policies Restricting Smoking
Following the release of the Surgeon General's report and the NAS/NRC
review, many new laws, regulations, and ordinances were enacted that
severely restrict or ban public smoking. With the release of the EPA
report, many more such laws can be expected:
* On the Federal level, the General Services Administration issued
regulations restricting smoking to designated areas only in
Federal office buildings. Many agencies within the Public Health
Service, which includes the National Institutes of Health, have
banned smoking completely.
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* By law, all airline flights of 6 hours or less within the United
States and all interstate bus travel are smoke free.
* ETS meets the criteria of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) for classification as a potential
occupational carcinogen. (OSHA is the Federal agency responsible
for health and safety regulations in the workplace.)
* The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
is another Federal agency that is concerned with ETS exposure in
the workplace. NIOSH conducts ETS-related research, evaluates
worksites for possible health hazards, and makes safety
recommendations. NIOSH recommends that ETS be regarded as a
potential occupational carcinogen, in conformance with the OSHA
carcinogen policy, and that exposures to ETS be reduced to the
lowest possible levels.
* Currently, nearly every state has some form of legislation to
protect nonsmokers; some states require private employers to enact
policies that protect employees who do not smoke. In addition to
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state legislation, more than 560 local jurisdictions have enacted
ordinances addressing nonsmokers' rights, and most are more
restrictive than their state counterparts.
Additional Resources About the Effects of ETS
The NAS/NRC report "Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Measuring Exposures
and Assessing Health Effects" (POD #318) is published by the National
Academy Press. It may be ordered from the National Academy Press, Box
285, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20055; the telephone
number is 202-334-3313, and the toll-free number is 1-800-624-6242.
The price is $58.25 plus $4.00 for shipping and handling per order.
Orders must be prepaid by check or charged to VISA, MasterCard, or
American Express.
"The Health Consequences of Involuntary Smoking: A Report of the
Surgeon General" (stock number 017-001-00458-8) is available for
$11.00 from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Post Office Box
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371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954; the telephone number is
202-783-3238.
The EPA report "Respiratory Health Effects of Passive Smoking: Lung
Cancer and Other Disorders" (stock number 055-000-00407-2) is
available for $29.00 from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Post
Office Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954; the telephone number is
202-783-3238. The summary of this report and additional information on
ETS are available free of charge from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Indoor Air Quality, Post Office Box 37133,
Washington, DC 20013-7133; the toll-free telephone number is
1-800-438-4318.
The NIOSH report "Current Intelligence Bulletin 54, Environmental
Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace" is available from NIOSH's Office of
Information, 4676 Columbia Parkway/ Mailstop C-19, Cincinnati, OH
45226. The toll-free telephone number is 1-800-35-NIOSH
(1-800-356-4674).
The Office of Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and
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Prevention, distributes materials on ETS. The Office can be contacted
at 1600 Clifton Road, Rhodes Building/NE Mail Stop K-50, Atlanta, GA
30341-3724; the telephone number is 404-488-5705. The National Cancer
Institute also publishes a free publication, "I Mind If You Smoke,"
which offers suggestions to nonsmokers about how to protect themselves
from exposure to ETS at home, at work, and in public places.
Additional information on lung disease, cancer, and smoking is
provided by the American Lung Association and the American Cancer
Society. Local chapters of these organizations are listed in telephone
directories.
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The Cancer Information Service (CIS), a program of the National Cancer
Institute, provides a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients
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and their families, the public, and health care professionals. CIS
information specialists have extensive training in providing
up-to-date and understandable information about cancer and cancer
research. They can answer questions in English and Spanish and can
send free printed material. In addition, CIS offices serve specific
geographic areas and have information about cancer- related services
and resources in their region. The toll-free number of the CIS is
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).
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CIGAR BRAND DATABASE
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B Brazil CSG Conn. Sun-GrownJ Jamaica
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Agio Mehari Hol Java/CU/B B
Al Capone's???B
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AliadosCazadores747 H H/B/DR E
AliadosCetros652 H H/B/DR E
Aliados Churchill 7 1/2 54 H DRE
AliadosChurchill Deluxe7 1/4 54 H H/B/DR E
AliadosCorona Deluxe6 1/2 45 H H/B/DR E
Aliados Diadema 7 1/4 60 H H/B/DR E
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Aliados Lonsdale 6 1/2 42 H H/B/DR E
Aliados No. 1 746 H H/B/DR E
Aliados No. 2 6 1/2 45 H H/B/DR E
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Andujarantiago 7 47
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AndujarVega 5 50
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Anthony & Cleo. Grenadiers Miniature 4 1/2 28 CU
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Antonio & Cleop. Panatela5 1/2 33 PR
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Arango Sportsman No. 3505 3/4 48 US
Arango portsman No.4007 1/2 48 US
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Arango tatesman Counselor 5 1/2 44 H HH
Arango Statesman Executor40 H HH
Arango Tubos6 1/2 36 US
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Arturo Fuente Canones852 DR DRC
Arturo Fuente CDLF Opus X Robusto 550 DR DRDR
Arturo Fuente CDLF Petit Lancero8 DR DRDR
Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente50 DR DRUS/CSG
Arturo Fuente Churchill7 1/4 48 DR DRC
Arturo Fuente Churchill - Maduro 7 1/4 48 DR DRUS/CSG
Arturo Fuente Corona Imperial6 1/2 46 DR DRUS/CB
Arturo Fuente Cuban Corona 1/4 45 DR
Arturo Fuente Curly Head 2 43 DR
Arturo Fuente Dantes 52 DR
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #3 DR
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto 5 50 DR DRC
Arturo Fuente Double Chateau 6 3/4 50 DR DRUS/CS
Arturo Fuente Double Corona 6 3/4 48 DR DRC
Arturo Fuente Flor Fina #858 67 DR DRC
Arturo Fuente Fuma7 44 DR
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic7 48 DR DRC
Hemingway Masterpiece 95
Hemingway Short Story 449DR
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Hemingway Signature 6 47DRC
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Panatela Fina 7 38C
Petit Corona 5C
Pravda 6 5/8 46C
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Reserva No. 3 5 1/2 44C
Rothschild 450C
Royale Salute7 5/8 54
Selection #13/4 44
Spanish Lonsdale6 1/2 4DRC
Ashton 8-9-8 6 1/2 44DRUS/CS
Ashton Aged Maduro 6 3/4 44US/CB
Ashton Churchill 7 1/2 52
Ashton Cordial 5 30US/CB
Ashton Corona 5 1/2 44US/CS
Ashton Double R
Ashton Elegante 6 1/2 35US/CS
Ashton Magnum 5 50US/CS
Ashton No. 10 Maduro 550US/CB
8
Ashton No. 20 Maduro 5 1/2 44US/CB
Ashton No. 30 Maduro6 3/4 44US/CB
Ashton No. 40 Maduro650US/CB
Ashton No. 50 Maduro74US/CB
Ashton No. 607 1/2 52US/CB
Ashton No. 60 Maduro75US/CB
Ashton Panatela 6 36US/CS
Ashton Prime Minister6 7/8 48US/CS
Ashton Vintage Cabinet No. 1 9 52DRUS/CS
Ashton Vintage Cabinet No. 2 7 46DRUS/CS
Ashton Vintage Cabinet No. 3 6 46US/CS
AstralBesos5 52 H H
AstralFavorito 7 48 H H
AstralLujos 644 H H
AstralMaestro7 1/2 52 H H
AstralPerfeccion7 48 H H
AvanteIpenema 5 3/8 28 US
Avo Belicoso 48
Avo Churchill747
Avo Especiales 848S
9
Avo 1 6 3/4 42S
Avo 2 50S
Avo 3 7 1/2 52S
Avo 4 3S
Avo 5 6 3/4 46S
Avo 636S
Avo No. 7 44
Avo No. 8 5 1/2 40
Avo No. 9 4 3/4 48
Avo Petit Belicoso 5 1/4
Avo Pyramid 754
Avo XOIntermesso
Avo XOMaestos DR
Avo XOPreludio 40 DR DRUS/CS
BaccaratBonita 430
BaccaratChurchill 50US/CS
BaccaratHavana Sel. Robusto 50 H HUS/CS
BaccaratLuchadores3 H H H
BaccaratNo. 1 36 H H H
BaccaratNo. 2 6 1/4 43 H H H
Cigar Brand Database (p10
Baccarat45 1/2H H H
BaccaratPalma Fina736 H H H
BaccaratPanetela6 H
BaccaratPetit Corona5 1/2 44 H H H
BaccaratPlatinum4 1/2 32 H H H
BaccaratPolo 7 H
BaccaratRothschild550 H H H
Balmoral??? Hol
BalmoralAristocrates6 1/4 33. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralCambridge 3 7/8 24. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralCardinal4 1/8 31. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralCorona de Luxe4 3/4 41. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralCumberland4 3/8 25. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralDiana 3 3/8 20. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralHighlands3/8 30. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralIdeales 4 5/8 40. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralLegende 3 7/8 19. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralMariscal5 1/4 41. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralMidlands41. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralOverland533. Hol Java/CU/B S
1
BalmoralOxford3 5/8 31. Hol Java/CU/B S
Balmoralnatella 4 7/8 30. Hol Java/CU/B S
Balmoraletit Corona3 5/8 41. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralReales 4 5/8 40. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralRegentes3 3/4 36. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralRivales4 1/2 40. Hol Java/CU/B S
BalmoralShetlands 3 5/8 23. Hol Java/CU/B S
Sussex4 3/8 21. Hol Java/CU/B S
Bances Brevas 543 H N/H US/CS
Bances zadores6 1/4 43 H N E
Bances orona Inmensa6 3/4 48 H N/H US/CS
Bances Inmensa - Madur 68 H N/H E
Bances DemiTasse 35 H
Bances El Prado6 36 H
Bances avana Holder6 1/2 30 H
Bances Palma 6 42 H
Bances President8 1/2 52 H N/H E
Bances Regents 6 1/8 43 H
Bances Unique 5 1/2 38 H N E
Barclay RexFelipe Gregorio
2
Bauza Casa Grande6 3/4 48 DR DR/N C
Bauza Fabuloso 7 1/2 50 DR DR/N C
Bauza Floretes 6 7/8 35 DR DR/N C
Bauza Greco5 1/2 42 DR DR/N C
Bauza Jaguar 6 1/2 42 DR DR/N C
Bauza Medalla de Oro #16 7/8 44 DR DR/N C
Bauza Petite Corona5 38 DR DR/N C
Bauza Presidente7 1/2 50 DR DR/N C
Bauza Robusto2 50 DR DR/NC
BelindaBelinda 2 36
BelindaBreva Conserv5 1/2 43
Belindaabinet 5 5/8 45DR/H
BelindaCorona Grande6 1/4 44
BelindaDina 6 Pk5
BelindaExcellente 5
BelindaMedaglia D'Oro4 1/2 50DR/HE
BelindaMina 8 Pk5 3/8 28
BelindaPanatella2 36DR/HE
BelindaPrime Minister750DR/H
Belinda Ramon 7 1/4 47 H
3
BelindaRobusto en Cedro4 1/2 50 H
BeneditBenedit Coronas546 US
BeneditCazadores5 3/4 44 US
BeneditCoronas Reals7 5/8 41 US
BeneditFumas 3/8 44 US
BeneditGovernors 50 US
BeneditNo. 1 6 5/8 42 US
BeneditNo. 2 6 42 US
BeneditNo. 3 637 US
BeneditNo. 4 5 1/4 42 US
BeneditNo. 5 39 US
BeneditPalmas 7 1/2 36 US
BeneditPetit Coronas4 3/4 46 US
BeneditPicadores728 US
BeneditPresidents1/2 46 US
BeneditSoberanos 7 1/8US
BeneditSuper Cazadores6 45 US
Bering Barons 7 1/4 42
Bering Bering #8 4 1/4 32
Bering Casinos8 42
4
Bering Cazadores 6 1/4 45
Bering Corona Grande 6 1/4H
Bering orona Royale6 41 H
Bering do 5 1/4 45 H
Bering Eights4 1/4 32 H
Bering ld #1 1/4 43 H
Bering Grandes H
Bering Hispanos50 H DR/H/M M
Bering Immensa7 1/8 45 H
Bering ImperialH
Bering Plaza6 43 H M/DR/H M
BohemiaCuban Twist5 42 DRC
BolivarBelicoso Fino5 1/2 52 CU CUCU
BolivarBelicoso Fino6 1/2 38 DR
BolivarBolivares 7 DR
BolivarBonitas 5 40 CU CUCU
BolivarCorona 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
BolivarCorona Extra5 1/2DR
BolivarCorona Gigantes7 47 CU CUCU
Bolivarorona Grand6 1/2DR
5
Bolivarorona Junior42 CU CUCU
Bolivaroa Extra5 5/8 44 CU CUCU
BolivarEspeciales 7 5/8 35 CU CUCU
BolivarGigantes CU CU
BolivarGold Medal6 1/2 42 CU CUCU
BolivarInmensa3CU CUCU
BolivarPalmas 733 CU CUCU
BolivarPanatellas533 CU CU CU
BolivarPanetelita6 31 DR
BolivarPetit Corona CU CUCU
BolivarRoyal Corona550 CU CU CU
Butera Bravo Corto6 1/2 50
Butera Capo Grande 742 DR
Butera Cedro Fino 44
Butera Dorado 652652
CaballerosChurchill DR
CaballerosDouble Coronas6 3/4 48 DR
CaballerosRothschild 50DRUS/CS
Cabanas 5 1/2 42 DR DRM
CabanasExquisito 8DRM
6
CabanasPremiers 6 5/8DR
CabanasRoyales 6 DR
Calixto Lopez Corona #1 6 3/8 45 P
Calixto Lopez Corona Exquisito6 3/8 43 P
Calixto Lopez Czar 8 45 P
Calixto Lopez Gigantes8 1/2 50 P
Calixto Lopez Lonsdale Supreme6 3/4 42 P
Calixto Lopez Nobles Extrafino6 1/2 50 P
Calixto Lopezlmas Royale7 1/4 36 P
Camacho 68 H
Camacho H H H
CammarataChurchill 3/4US DRH
CammarataHavanna 6 49 US
CammarataHavanna 7 51 US
CammarataJFK 7 1/2 49 US HUS/CS
Cammarata Lonsdale 746 US DRH
Cammarata Pyramid 5 54 US
Cammarata 3/4USH
CammarataRothschild Maduro4 50 USH
CammarataSpecial Series #15 44 US H US/CS
7
CammarataSpecial Series #23/4 46 US HUS/CS
CammarataSt Julien Panatella 7 36 US DRH
Cammarata Varsalona #4 50 US HUS/CS
Campa No. 2 1/4H
Campa No. 3736 H
Campa No. 4 543 H
Canaria D'Oro Babies 4 1/4 32 DR M/DRM
Canaria D'Oro Coronas 543 DR DR/MM
Canaria D'Oro Finos 6 31 DR M/DRM
Canaria D'Oro Inmenso5 1/2 49 DR M/DRM
Canaria D'Oro Lonsdale6 1/2 43 DR M/DRM
Canaria D'Oro Rothschild4 1/2DR M/DRM
Canaria D'Oro Spremos75 DR M/DRM
Canaria D'Oro Vista 6 1/4 32 DR M/DRM
Carbonell???
Caribbean Rounds Casinos 6 1/2 43
Caribbean Rounds Petites4 7/8 36
Caribbean Rounds Rounds 7 1/4 45
Caribbean Rounds Royals 6 1/2 36
Carl UpmannLarge Coronas 1/4 38 Hol
8
Carrington???
CarringtonNo. 3 DRUS/CS
Casa BlancaBonitas 436 DR DRB
Casa BlancaCorona5 1/2DR DRUS/CS
Casa BlancaDeluxe650 DR DRUS/CB
Casa BlancaHalf Jeroboam 66 DR DRUS/CB
Casa Blanca Jeroboam10 66DR/BUS/CS
Casa Blanca Lonsdale62 US/CS
Casa Blanca Magnum760DR US/CB
Casa Blanca Panatela6 36DR US/CS
Casa Blanca Presidente750DR US/CS
Casa Blanca Presidente - Maduro 7DR US/CB
Centennial V 6 1/2 44 H DR/M/N/H US/CS
Centennial V No. 17 1/2 38 H DR/H/N DR
Chavello US
Chavello Churchill
Chevere Kingston7 49 J
Chevere Montego6 1/2 J
Chevere Ocho Rios8 49 J
Chevere Port Antonio 2 43 J
9
Chevere Spanishtown6 1/2 42 J
Christian of De. Cigarillos Den
Christian of De. Midis Den
Cohiba s Especial6 38 CU CUCU
Cohiba Coronas Especial1/2 42/M/JS
Cohiba Esplendido 747 CU CUCU
Cohiba Esplendido7 49M/J
Cohiba Exquisito5 36 CU CUCU
Cohiba Lancero1/2 38 CU CUCU
Cohiba e4 1/2 26 CU CUCU
Cohiba Robusto 5 CU CUCU
Cohiba Robusto 5/M/JS
Cohiba Siglo I4 40 CU CU CU
Cohiba Siglo II5 42 CU CU CU
Cohiba Siglo III642 CU CUCU
Cohiba Siglo IV 5 5/8 42 CU CUCU
Cohiba Siglo V 6 5/8 43 CU CUCU
Cohiba Trinidad CU CUCU
Columbo??? B
Compaenen??? Hol
20
Coronado???
Corps Diplomati. ??? Hol
Corps Diplomati. Senators538 Hol
Cortinammissioner 7 1/2 40 H
CortinaEmperor 88 H
CortinaRothschild4 1/2 48 H
CortinaSenator 5 1/2 44 H
Credo Anthanor 3/4 42 DR
Credo Arcane 5 50 DR
Credo Jubilate5 34 DR
Credo Magnificat6 7/8 46 DR
Credo Pythagoras7
Cruz RealNo 1 6 5/8 42 M M S
Cruz RealNo. 14 7 1/2 49 M M M
Cruz RealNo. 19 50 M M S
Cruz RealNo. 2 6 M M S
Cruz RealNo. 24 4 1/2 50 M M S
Cruz RealNo. 25 5 1/2 52 M M S
Cruz RealNo. 288 1/2 54 M MS
Cruz RealNo. 36 5/8 35 M MS
1
Cuban Cigar Co. Churchill748 US
Cuban Cigar Co. Isla de Pinos4 1/2 20 US
Cuban Cigar Co. No. 1 743 US
Cuban Cigar Co. No. 4 52 US
Cuban Cigar Co. Panetelas7 36 US
Cuban Cigar Co. Presidente76 US
Cuban Cigar Co. Soberano850 US
Cuban Cigar Fac. Corona US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Cuban Rd Largo7 1/2 52 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. El Cubano6 3/4 44 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Fino 5 3/4 32 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Havana 646 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Monterico5 1/2 52 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Panatela6 3/4 36 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Presidente82 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Robusto550 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cuban Cigar Fac. Torpedo7 56 US M/H/DR US/CS
Cubao ??? P PP
Cubita 8-9-8 DR
Cubita 2 DR
2
Cubita No. 2000 DR
Cubita No. 500 DR
Cuesta Rey ACW Corona5 1/2 41 DR DR
Cuesta Rey Aristocrat7 46 DR DR
Cuesta Rey Centennial Collection 5 1/2 43 DR DRUS/CS
Cuesta Rey Imperial Corona5 1/4 42 DR DR
Cuesta Rey No. 1 2 DR DR
Cuesta Rey No. 120 31 DR DR
Cuesta Rey No. 240 5 1/4 40 DR DR
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet 8987/8 49 DR DR C
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet No. 1884644 DR DR B
Cuesta-Rey Cabinet No. 95 Maduro 6 1/4 42 DR DR B
Cuesta-Rey Cameo 432 DR
Cuesta-Rey Caravelle1/4 33 DR
Cuesta-Rey Dominican No. 27 1/4 48 DR DR
Cuesta-Rey Dominican No. 3736 DR DR DR
Cuesta-Rey Dominican No. 46 1/2 42 DR DR
Cuesta-ReyNo. 2 Cabinet736 DR DRC
Cuesta-ReyNo. 956 1/4 42DRC
Cuesta-ReyPalma Supreme6 1/4 42
3
Czar ???
DannemannEspada-Brazil6 1/8 45 Ger
Dannemann Espada-Sumatra6 1/8 45 Ger
Dannemann Imperiale 3 3/4 27 Ger
Dannemann Lights-Brazil 6 34 Ger
Dannemann Lights-Sumatra 6 34 Ger
Dannemann Lonja-Brazil5 1/8 27 Ger B
Dannemann Lonja-Sumatra1/8 27 Ger S
Dannemann Menor 4 34 Ger
Dannemann Pierrot 4 34 Ger
Dannemann Speciale 227 Ger
Dannemann Speciale Light 2 3/4 27 Ger
Davidoff #10005/8 34 CU CUCU
Davidoff #1000 4 5/8 34DRUS/CS
Davidoff #2000 5 42 CU
Davidoff #2000 542US/CS
Davidoff #3000 7 CU
Davidoff #3000 3US/CS
Davidoff #4000 CU
Davidoff #4000 8DRUS/CS
4
Davidoff#50005 5/8 46 CU CUCU
Davidoff #5000 5 5/8 46 DR DRUS/CS
Davidoff 80 Anniversario CU
Davidoff Ambassadrice4 5/8 26 CU
Davidoff Ambassadrice 4 5/8 26 DR DRUS/CS
Davidoff Aniversario No. 18 5/8 48 DR DRUS/CS
Davidoff Aniversario No. 27 48 DR DRUS/CS
Davidoff Chateau Haut-Brion 4 40 CU
Davidoff Chateau Laffite-Rothsc 4 1/2 40 CU
Davidoff Chateau Latour5 1/2 42 CU
Davidoff Chateau Margaux5 42 CU
Davidoff Chateau Mouton-Rothsch 6 42 CU
Dom Perignon7 47
Double "R"7 1/2 50
Gran Cru No. 16 1/8DR DRUS/CS
Gran Cru No. 25/8
Gran Cru No. 35DR DRUS/CS
Gran Cru No. 44 5/8 40
Gran Cru No. 540 DR DRUS/CS
No. 17 1/2 38 CU
5
No. 17 1/2 38 DR DRUS/CS
No. 26 38 CU
No. 2 638 DR DRUS/CS
No. 3 5 1/8 30 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #17 3/4 48
Private Stock #104 40
Private Stock #114 5/8 50
Private Stock #2 68 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #3 633 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #43/4 38 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #53/4 43 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #6 5 1/4 46 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #74 3/4 43 DR DRUS/CS
Private Stock #84 5/8 35
Private Stock #94 5/8 26
Special R 50
Special T 65
Tubos 6 38
De Graaff??? Hol
De Heeren van R. ??? Hol
6
De OlifantCorona Hol Sumatra
De OlifantFantje HolSumatra
De OlifantIvory5 3/4Hol Sumatra
De OlifantKnakje Hol Sumatra
De OlifantMatelieff Hol Sumatra
De Olifantanatella Hol Sumatra
De OlifantVOC Hol Sumatra
Diana Silvius Churchill 750
Diana Silvius Corona 42
Diana Silvius No. 2000 7 45
Diana Silvius Robusto 4 7/8 52
Diplomaticos No. 1 6 1/2 42 CU CUCU
Diplomaticos No. 2 6 1/8 52 CU CUCU
Diplomaticos No. 3 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
Diplomaticos No. 4 5 42 CU CUCU
Diplomaticos No. 5 440 CU CUCU
Diplomaticos No. 6 7 1/2 38 CU CUCU
Diplomaticos No. 7CU CUCU
Dominico PyramidDR
Dominico 748 DR
7
Dominico 8 1/2 52 DR
Dominique #2 736 DR
Dominique #52 8 1/2 50 DR
Dominique #74 743 DR
Dominique dison 646 DR
Dominique Nacionales5 1/2 42 DR
Dominique Pierce6 7/8 49 DR
Dominique Toro 4 1/2
Don Diego Amatista5 7/8 40/B
Don Diego Amigos 6 1/2 38/B
Don Diego Babies 5 33/B
Don Diego Corona5 5/8DR DR/BUS/CS
Don Diego Corona Bravas2 48 DR DR/B
Don Diego Corona Major DR DR/B
Don Diego Grandes650 DR DR/B
Don Diego Grecos6 1/2 38 DR DR/B
Don Diego Imperials3/8 46 DR DR/B
Don Diego Lonsdale5/8 42 DR DRUS/CS
Don DiegoMonarch7 1/4 47DRUS/CS
Don DiegoPetit Corona5 1/8 42DR/B
8
Don DiegoPreludes4 28DR/B
Don DiegoPrivada No. 16 5/8 43DR/BUS/CB
Don DiegoPrivada No. 26 5/8DR/B
Don DiegoPrivada No. 36 5/8 38DR/B
Don DiegoPrivada No. 45 3/4 42DR/B
Don DiegoRoyal Palma6 1/8 36DRUS/CS
Don Jose El Grande H
Don Jose Granada H
Jose San Marco H
Jose Turbo H
Jose Val Rico H
Juan etro 6 43 N N N
Juan hurchill 7 46 N N N
Juan Lindas 1/2 38 N N/M N
Juan MatadorN US/CS
Juan Presidente750 N DR/NUS/CS
JuliCorona Deluxe 44
JuliFabuloso 50
Juliiramar5 3/4 43
Julirivate Stock No. 1 4 1/2 50
9
JuliSupremo8 1/2 52
Lino Churchill 7 1/2 50 H H H
Lino Churchill - Maduro 7 1/2H H US/CB
Lino Colorado 7 1/2 50 H N/H US/CS
Lino Corona 1/2 50 H
Lino Epucure 4 1/2 32 H
LinoHabano Reserve7 1/2 50HUS/CS
LinoHavana Reserve Robusto 5 1/2 50US/CB US/CS
LinoOro No. 16 3/8 44
LinoPanatelas736SUS/CS
LinoPetit Cetro5 1/2 42HH
LinoRobusto5 1/2 50 H SUS/CS
LinoRothschild4 1/2 50 H HUS/CB
LinoSupremos852 H
LinoToro 5 1/2 46 H HH
MarcoCetros DR
MarcDbl. Corona
MarcMonarchs
MarcNo. 1 7 30
MarcToros
30
MarcTorped
MateoNo. 10 8 52
MateoNo. 11 6 5/8 54
MateoNo. 2 6 7/8 35
MateoNo. 3 6 42
MateoNo. 4 544
MateoNo. 5 5 5/8 44
MateoNo. 6 6 7/8 48
MateoNo. 7 4 3/4 50
MateoNo. 8 6 1/4 50
MateoNo. 9 750
PabloCorona 3/4 42 US
PabloCorona Grande7US
PabloCuban Round6 48 US
PabloCuban Round Largo750 US
PablEl Cubano8 1/2 52 US
PablEmperador 7 1/2 46 US
PablImperial6 3/4 46 US
PablMonterico5 3/4 52 US
PablPanetela734 US
1
PablPanetela Especial740 US
PablPencils732 US
RamosCorona5 1/2 42
RamosEspecial6
RamosGigantes3/4 47
RamosGordas450
RamosMagnum6 1/4
RamosPetit Corona5 42
RamosTres Petit Corona 42
Rex Blunt5 42
Rex Cetros644
Rex 1/2 50 H
Rex Panatela Larga 36 H
Rex Presidente 7 1/2 50 H
TomasBlunt 5 42 H
TomasCetro No. 2644 H
TomasCorona 550 H HH
TomasCorona Grande1/2 44 H
TomasEpicure 4 1/2 32 H
TomasGigante 8 1/2 52 H
2
TomasImperial 84 H
TomasInternational Selectio6 H HH
TomaMatadorHH
TomaPanatela Largas7 38HH
TomaPanetela 36
TomaPresidentes7HUS/CB
TomaRothschild4 3/4 50HH
TomaSpecial No. 1007 1/2 50H
TomaSpecial No. 200 6 1/2 44H
TomasSpecial No. 30050HH
TomasSpecial No. 4007 36HH
TomasSpecial No. 50046H
TomasSupremo 6 1/4 42HH/S
TomasToro 5 5/8 46
Dona FlorNo. 898 B
Dunhill ntenas DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill lorado6 48 DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill ndados 48 DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill Corona 542 CI CIUS/CS
Dunhill Corona Extra5 5/8 5 CI CIUS/CS
3
Dunhill Corona Grande6 1/2 42 CI CIUS/CS
Dunhill Diamante 6 5/8 42 DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill Fantino7 28 DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill Lonsdale Grande1/2 42 CI CIUS/CS
Dunhill Minitures B
Dunhill anatela 6 30 CI CIS
Dunhill Peravias 7 DR DR/BUS/CS
Dunhill Romanas 4DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill amanas 38 DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill enoritas B
Dunhill lim Panatellas B
Dunhill Tabaras DR
Dunhill Valverdes5 1/2DR DR/BUS/CS
Dunhill Aged Altamira 48 DR DRUS/CS
Dunhill Aged Cabreras748 DRUS/CS
Agedondado48
Aged Diamantes5/8 42
Aged Peravia750
Aged Samanas638 DR
Aged Valverdes 42 DR
4
Dutch Masters Belvedere 5 5/8
Dutch Masters Cadet 4 1/2 28
Dutch Masters Cadet Tip5
Dutch Masters Cigarillo 428
Dutch Masters Corona 5 3/4 44
Dutch Masters Elite 6
Dutch Masters Palma 642
Dutch Masters Panetela536
Dutch Masters Perfecto4 3/4 42
Dutch Masters President5 5/8 42
Duya 4 1/2 32 Bur Burma Burma
Duya 642 Bur Burma Burma
El CunoFumas US
El Duque Cazadores6 1/2 44 H
El Duque hurchillH
El Duque Especiales7 1/2 50 H
El Duque No. 2 1/4 44 H
El Duque No. 3 36 H
El Duque No. 4 542 H
El Duque Fuma 6 1/2 44 H
5
El Patio ??? B
El Producto Backwoods Black32 US
El Producto Backwoods Original 4 1/2 32 US
El Producto Backwoods Sweet32 US
El Producto Blunt 1/8 50 US
El Producto Boquet542 US
El Producto Corona5 3/4US
El Producto Escepcoinal44 US
El Producto Favoritas5 5/8 48 US
El Producto Fino 4 7/8 44 US
El ProductoLi'l Corona5/8 28 US
El ProductoPanatela5 1/2 36 US
El ProductoQueen5 5/8 42
El Rey del Mundo Cafe au Lait435
El Rey del Mundo Cedars 3
El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme5 48 CU CUCU
El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme8 49
El Rey del Mundo Classic Corona5 5/8 45
El Rey del Mundo Corona De LuxeCU CUCU
El Rey del Mundo Corona Imensas7 1/4 47
6
El Rey del Mundo Coronation8 1/2 52 H
El Rey del Mundo Demi Tasse 30 CU CUCU
El Rey del Mundo Double Corona Deluxe 7 49 H DR/HUS/CB
El Rey del Mundo Elegante 6 3/4 28 CU CUCU
El Rey del Mundo Elegante3/8 49 H
El Rey del Mundo Flor de Lavonda6 1/2 52 H
El Rey del Mundo Flor de Llaneza6 1/2 54 H
El Rey del Mundo Flor de Mundo754 H HH
El Rey del Mundo Gran Corona1/2 46 CU CUCU
El Rey del Mundo Gran Habaneros7 3/4 50DR/N/H/E E
El Rey del Mundo Grandes de Espana7 1/2 38 CU CUCU
El Rey del Mundo Habana Club42 H
El Rey del Mundo Imperiale7 1/4 52 H
Inmensa
Isabel5 1/2CU CUCU
Lonsdale 6 1/2 42
Lonsdale 2 42HN
Montecarlo 6 1/8 48
Originale 5/8 45 H
Petit Corona 5 42 CU CUCU
7
Petit Lonsdale4 5/8 43
Plantation6 1/2H
Principale 87
Rectangulare5 5/8 45 H
Reynita 38
Robusto 5 54HH
Robusto Larga
Robusto Suprema4DR/H
Robusto Zavalla 54 H
Rothschilde 5 H
Tainos 47
Tino 38DR/HH
ico Habano Coronas 5 1/2 42 US DR/NE
ico Habano Double Corona747 US DR/NE
ico Habano Gran Habanero7 3/4 50 US DR/N/H/E E
ico Habano No. 1 738 US DR/NE
ico Habano No. 1 738 US DRE
El Sublimado Churchill 8 50 DR DRUS/CS
El Sublimado Corona DR DRUS/CS
El Sublimado Noces d'Or DR DRUS/CS
8
El Sublimado Regordete 1/2 50 DR DRUS/CS
El Trelles Triangulares US
El Triunfo Aztec #2 6 5/8 50 M
El Triunfo Mayan #1 7 1/2 50 M
El Triunfo Mitla #66 5/8 42 M
El Triunfo Palenque #5646 M
El Triunfo Puebla #7 42 M
El Triunfo Toltec #3 6 50 M
El Triunfo Tula #4 6 5/8 46 M
Encanto Boy 1/4 42HH
Encanto Candella5 1/4 42 H H H
Encanto Cetro Candella6 42H
Encanto Cetro Maduro6 H H H
Encanto Cetro Natural62 H H H
Encanto Churchill Maduro 49 H H H
Encanto Churchill Natural 49 H H H
Encanto Corona Larga Natural 644 H H H
Encanto Elegante Natural743 H H H
Encanto Girl 5 1/4 42 H H H
Encanto Grandote Natural7 1/2 46 H H H
9
Encanto Luchadore Candella 6 1/4 44 H H H
Encanto Luchadore Natural6 1/4 44 H HH
Encanto Palma Fina Natural3/4 36 H HH
Encanto Petit Corona Natural 5 1/4 42 H HH
Encanto Princesse Natural4 1/2 30 H HH
Encanto Rothchild H
Encanto Toro H
Felipe Gregorio Churchill H
Felipe Gregorio Robusto H
Felipe Gregorio 7/8
Filipinasoronas 2 38 P
Filipinasoronas Jrs. 4 1/2 28 P
FilipinasExecutive 1/2 40 P
FilipinasLargas 0 P
FilipinasPanatelas Esp. 633 P
Fincke Alamo Sweet US
Fincke harles the Great US D/BUS/CS
Fincke Pancho Garcia US
Fincke Sam Houston US
Fincke Sam Houston Sweets US
40
Fink Sabor de Copan
FlamencoBrevas a la Conserva 5 5/8 42 DR DRUS/CB
Flor de Cano Corona 5 42 CU
Flor De Cano Diademas 7 47 CU CUCU
Flor de Cano Diademas 7 47 CU CUCU
Flor de Cano Gran Corona5 5/8 46 CU
Flor De Cano Short Churchill550 CU CUCU
Flor de Caribe ???
Flor de Isabela Banderillas7 1/4 35 P
Flor de Isabela Caprichos4 1/2 26 P
Flor de Isabela42
Flor de IsabelaLargas7 40
Flor de Isabela Panatelas5 3
Flor de Isabela Slim Panatellas4 7/8 3
Flor de Manila Cetros 9PP
Flor de Manila Cetros Largos7 1/2 39 P PP
Flor de Manila Churchills 747 P P P
Flor de Manila Coronas 5 1/2 44 P PP
Flor de Manila Coronas Largas744 P PP
Flor de Manila Coronas Sumatra 5 1/2 44 P PP
1
Flor de Manila Cortodas 5 1/4 ?? P PP
Flor de Manila Half Coronas 4 39 P P P
Manila Londres3/4 44 P PP
de Manila Londres Grandes6 3/4 44 P P P
Manila Panatellas535 P P P
Manila Slim Panatellas4 1/4 28 P PP
de Mexico Churchill 7 1/2M M M
Mexico No. 16 5/8 42 M MM
Mexico No. 2 6 42 M MM
Mexico No. 3 6 5/8 35 M MM
Mexico No. 4 6 5/8 46 M MM
Mexico Toro 650 M MM
Fonseca 10-10 6 3/4 49 DR DRUS/CS
Fonseca 2-2 DR
Fonseca 5-50 550 DR DRUS/CB
Fonseca 8-9-8 6 43 DR DRUS/CS
Fonseca No. 799 DR
Fonseca Triangulare52 DR DRUS/CS
Franco ??? DR
Garcia Y Vega Blunt 8 42 US
2
Garcia Y Vega Boquet 4 7/8 42 US
Garcia Y Vega Bravura 5 5/8 34 US
Garcia Y Vega Chico 4 1/2 30 US
Garcia Y Vega Cigarillo 4 1/2 30 US
Garcia Y Vega Delgado 5/8 34 US
Garcia Y Vega Elegante 6 5/8 33 US
Garcia Y Vega English Corona5 3/8 41 US
Garcia Y Vega Gallante33 US
Garcia Y Vega Grand Corona1/4 44 US
Garcia Y Vega Grand Premio1/4 44 US
Garcia Y Vega Grenada1/2 34 US
Garcia Y Vega Maduro44 US
Garcia Y Vega Miniature4 7/8 30 US
Garcia Y Vega Napoleon644 US
Garcia Y Vega Panatela1/2 34 US
Garcia Y Vega President4 US
Garcia Y Vega Romero 6 1/2 34 US
Garcia Y Vega Senator 4 7/8 42 US
Garcia Y Vega Whiff3 7/8 26 US
Gispert Corona5CU
3
Gispert Habaneroas No. 25/8 35 CU
Gispert Petit Corona de Luxe 5 42 CU
Griffin's Don Bernardo9 46 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's Griffinos3 3/4 18 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's No. 1007 38 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's No. 200 7 38 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's No. 300 6 1/4 44 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's No. 400 38 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's Prestige 8 48 DR DRUS/CS
Griffin's Privilege 5 30 DR DRUS/CS
H. Upmann After Dinner5 5/8 46 DR
H. Upmann Amatista72 DRC
H. Upmann Apertifs 28 DRC
H. Upmann Aromatico52 CU CUCU
H. Upmann Belvederes 39 CU CUCU
H. Upmann Cabinet Sel. Robusto 4 3/4 50 DR DRC
H. Upmann Churchill7 47 CU CUCU
H. Upmann Churchill5 5/8 46 DR DRC
H. Upmann Churchill7 49 DR
H. Upmannlumbos8 50 DRC
4
H. UpmannConnoisseur No. 15 48CUCU
H. UpmannCordiale 4 1/2DR
H. UpmannCorona 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
H. UpmannCorona 5 5/8 42/BC
H. UpmannCorona Bravas6 1/2 4
H. UpmannCorona Cristals5 5/8 42
H. UpmannCorona Imperiales7 46 C
H. UpmannCorona Junior4 1/2 36 CU CUCU
H. UpmannCorona Major5 1/8 42 CU CUCU
H. UpmannCorona Major42
Corsarios 1/2 50C
Crown Imperial1/8 46
Demitasse1/2 33
Director Royal6 5/8DR
El Prado 76 DR
Emperador 746
Epicures 4 1/2 35
Especiales1/2 40 CU CUU
Extra Fino6 3/4 38
Fino 6 1/8 36
5
Grand Corona 3/4 40
Kings 5 CU CUCU
Lonsdale6
Lonsdale6 1/2
Magnum 56 CU CUCU
Majestics 0 CU CUCU
Monarcas 7 CU CUU
Monarch 7 47 DR DR
Monarchs (tubes)7 47
Naturales 6 1/8 36DRC
New Yorker5/8 42
No. 1 6 1/2 42 CU CUCU
No. 2 6 52 CU CUCU
No. 2 1/8 52 CU CUCU
No. 200042
No. 4 5 42 CU CUU
Pequenos #10050 DR
Pequenos #20046 DR
Pequenos #3004 1/2 42C
Petit Corona5 42 CU CUCU
6
Petit 42 DR
Petit Upmann4 1/2 36
Preciosa4 31
Robusto 4 3/4 50
Rothschilde450 DR
Royal Corona1/2 42
Singulares (tubes) 4 7/8 40
Sir WinstonCU CUU
Souvenir 650 DR
Special Polo3/4 42
Super Corona1/2 46 CU CUCU
Topacios5 1/4 43 DR
Tubo 542 DR
Habana GoldChurchill - Black labe 7 H H S
Habana GoldChurchill -White Label52 H H
Habana GoldCorona - Black Label 64 H H S
Habana GoldCorona - White Label 6 44 H H
Habana GoldDouble Corona - BL 7H HS
Habana GoldDouble Corona - WL 76 H H
Habana GoldRobusto - Black Label50 H H S
7
Habana GoldRobusto - White Label50 H H
Habana GoldTorpedo - White Label 6 52 H H
Habana GoldTorpedo- Black Label 652 H H S
Hajenius ??? Hol
Harrows Camelot 7 43 P
Harrows Esquire 6 33 P
Harrows Londonderry 8 48 P
Harrows No. 1 6 1/4 43 P
Harrows Regent 5 5/8 44 P
Henri Poupart Tueros 5 48 Can CUCU
Henri Winterman ??? Hol
Henry ClayBrevas 2 42
Henry ClayBrevas a la Conserva 5 5/8 46DRUS/CS
Henry Clay Brevas Fina 6 1/2 48 DR
Heren van Ruysd. ??? Hol
Hoja de Mexicali Lonsdale 6 5/8 42 M MM
Hoja de Mexicali Royal Corona 2 M MM
Hoja de Mexicali Soberano 4 50 M MM
Hoja de Mexicali Toro 6 50 M MM
Hoja de Mexicali Viajante 8 1/2M MM
8
Hoja de OroNo. 100 7M MM
Hoja de OroNo. 101 7 1/2 50 M MM
Hoja de OroNo.103 0 M MM
Hoja de OroNo.1046 3/4 45 M MM
Hoja de OroNo.105 4 1/2 50 M MM
Hoja de OroNo.106 45 M MM
Hoja de Oro 16M MM
Hoyo deMonterrey Double Corona7 5/8 49 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Ambassador6 1H N/H/DR E/S
Hoyo deMonterrey Banquets H
Hoyo deMonterrey Cafe Royal5 1/4 44 H N/H/DR E/S
Hoyo deMonterrey Cetro7 43 H
Hoyo deMonterrey Churchill 7 47 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Churchill 8 44 H N/H/DR E/S
Hoyo deMonterrey Corona5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Corona 5 1/2 46 H
Hoyo deMonterrey Coronation (tubes) 50 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Cuban Largo8 47 H N/H/DR E/S
Hoyo deMonterrey Cuelebra1/4 35 H N/H/DR E/S
Hoyo deMonterrey Delights6 1/4 37 H HUS/CS
9
Hoyo deMonterrey Demitasse3 7/8 39 H N/H/DR E/S
Hoyo deMonterrey Double Corona8 49 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Double Corona3/4 48 H N/H/DR E
Hoyo deMonterrey Epicure No. 15 5/8 46 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Epicure No. 25 CU CUCU
Hoyo deMonterrey Excalibur Banquet3/4 48 H N/H/DR E/H/CS
Hoyo deMonterrey Excalibur No. 17 1/4 54 H H/N/DR US/CB
Excalibur No. 26 3/4 47 H H/N/DR US/CB
Excalibur No. 38US/CS
Excalibur No. 45 5/8 46
Excalibur No. 565 /DR E
Excalibur No. 65 1/2 38
Excalibur No. 753 H H US/CS
Falcon 2 3
Governors6 50 H N/DR/H US/CS
Jean D'Arc5/8 35 CU CUCU
Le Hoyo Des Dieux 62
Le Hoyo du Dauphin 6 38 CU CU CU
Le hoyo du depute4 1/2 43 CU CU CU
Le Hoyo du Dieux8 42 CU CUCU
50
Le hoyo du gourmet 6 5/8 35 CU CU CU
Le hoyo du maire4 30
Le Hoyo du Prince5 40 CU CU CU
Le Hoyo du Roi1/2 42
Margarita 4 3/4 26
Margarita 5 1/4 29
No. 1 6 1/2 43N/HH
Particulares 9 1CU CU CU
Petit Cetro 5 1/2 42E/S
Petit Coronation4 1/2 40 CU CUCU
Presidente 8 1/2 52
Rothschilds 450N/H/DR E
Sabrosos 0
Solitare 50
Starbrite4 1/2H/DR E/S
Sultans 7 1/4 52 H DR/N/H US/CB
Super Hoyo 5 1/2 43 H N/H/DR E
Huifkar ??? Hol
Indiana Slims Slims B
J.R. Tobacco Famous Churchills5 3/4 50 US
1
J.R. Tobacco Famous Delicados 39 US
J.R. Tobacco Famous Plazas 642 US
J.R. Tobacco Famous Presidents7 1/8 44 US
J.R. Tobacco Special Coronas No. 2 65 DR E
J.R. Tobacco Special Coronas No. 4 5 1/2 45 DR E
J.R. Tobacco Special Coronas No. 54 6 54 DRE
J.R. Tobacco Special Coronas No. 75 7 54 DR E
J.R. Tobacco Special Coronas Pyrami 7 54 DR E
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans A 64 DR US/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans B 6 44 DR US/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans C 544 DRUS/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans Chur 7 52 DR US/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans D 650 DRUS/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans Mayf 760 DR US/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans Pica 5 32 DR US/CS
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans Pyra 7 DR S
J.R. Tobacco Special Jamaicans Rey 9 60 DR US/CS
J.R. Tobacco Ultimate Cetro742 H
J.R. Tobacco Ultimate Corona5 5/8 46 H
Ultimate Double Corona 648 H
2
Ultimate No. 1 7 1/4 54 H
Ultimate No. 51/8 44 H
Ultimate Petit Corona 4 5/8 43 H
Ultimate Presidente 852 H
Ultimate Rothschild 450 H
Ultimate Slims 6 7/8 35 H
Ultimate Super Cetro 8 1/4 43 H
Ultimate Toro 60 H
Jamaican Rounds ??? US
Jamiaca Legacy No 575 5 1/2 42 J
Jamiaca Legacy No. 1000 79 J
Jamiaca Legacy No. 600 60 J
Jamiaca Legacy No. 675 1/2 42 J
Jamiaca Legacy No. 745 45 J
Jose Benito Chico 46DRC
Jose Benito Churchill 0DRC
Jose Benito Corona 6 3/4 43DRC
Jose Benito Havanitos 536 DR DRC
Jose Benito Magnum 9 64 DR DRC
Jose Benito Palma 6 43 DR DRC
3
Jose Benito Panetela 6 3/4 38 DR DRC
Jose Benito Petite 5 1/2 38 DR DRC
Jose Benito Presidente 7 3/4 50 DR DRC
Jose Benito Rothschild 4 3/4 50 DR DRC
Jose Gener ???
Jose Gener 5 50 ???
Jose Llopis Churchill 7 48 Pan
Jose Llopis Churchill Gold748 Pan
Jose Llopis No. 1743 Pan
Jose Llopis No. 2 63 Pan
Jose Llopis 4 53 Pan
Jose Llopis Palma Extra736 Pan
Jose Llopis Rothschild4 3/4 50 Pan
Jose Llopis Soberano1/4 52 Pan
LlopisVijante8 1/2 52 Pan
Joya de Canarias1/2CI
Joya de Nicarag. Churchill7/8 49 N N N
Joya de Nicarag. Consul 4 1/2 52 N N N
Joya de Nicarag. Corona5 5/8 48 N
Joya de Nicarag. Elegante1/2 38 N
4
Joya de Nicarag. Emperador7 5/8 48 N N N
Joya de Nicarag. National44 N
Joya de Nicarag. No. 1 6 5/8 44 N
Joya de Nicarag. No. 10 6 1/2 43 N
Joya de Nicarag. No. 24 1/2 41 N
Joya de Nicarag. No. 3638 N NN
Joya de Nicarag. No. 5 5 1/2 38 N NN
Joya de Nicarag. No. 6 62 N
Joya de Nicarag. No. 728 N NN
Joya de Nicarag. Petit538 N
Joya de Nicarag. Petit Corona 42 N
Joya de Nicarag. Piccolina 4 1/8 30 N
Joya de Nicarag. Presidente8 54 N
Joya de Nicarag. Robusto 4 3/4 50 N NN
Joya de Nicarag. Seleccion B542 N
Nicarag. Senoritas5 5/8 33 N NN
Toro
Viajante8US/CS
Juan Clemente Churchill6 7/8 46 DR
Juan Clemente Club Selection No. 1 6 50 DR
5
Juan Clemente Club Selection No. 2 4 1/2 46 DR DRUS/CS
Juan Clemente Club Selection No. 3 7 DR
Juan Clemente Club Selection No. 4 5 3/4 42 DR DRUS/CS
Juan Clemente Corona5 42 DR
Juan Clemente Demi-Corona 40 DR
Juan Clemente Especiales7 1/2DR
Juan Clemente Gran Corona6 42 DR DRUS/CS
Juan Clemente No. 530530 DR
Juan Clemente Panatela6 1/2 34 DR DRUS/CS
Juan Clemente Rothschild4 7/8 50 DR DRUS/CS
Juan Lopez Corona 5/8CU
Juan Lopez Patricias2 40 CU
Juan Lopez Petit Corona542 CU
Juan Lopez Placeras5 34 CU
Juan Lopez Slimaranas 4 3/4 32 CU
Julia Marlowe Crown Imperial (tube) 5 1/4 42 DR E
Julia Marlowe Monarch748 DR DRE
Julia Marlowe Musketeer6 36 DR E
Julia Marlowe Prince of Wales1/2 44E
Julia Marlowe Sovereign 7 1/2 52E
6
Justus Van mour. ??? Hol
Karel van Susan. ??? Hol
Kelner ???
Kings No. 1
Kings No. 2
Kings No. 6
Kiskeya ??? H
Knockando 1 6 7/8 45DRUS/CS
Knockando No. 2 5
Knockando No. 3 5 3/4 41
Knockando No. 4 7 1/2 48 DR DRUS/CS
Knockando St. Jame5 42 DR DRUS/CS
La Aurora Bristol Especial6 1/2 48 DR DRC
La Aurora Cetros 6 3/8 41 DR
La Aurora Corona 5 38 DR
La Aurora No. 4 DRC
La Aurora Palmas Extra6 3/4 35US/CB US/CB
La Aurora Prtit Coronas4 1/2 37
La Aurora Sublimes 5 38
La Corona Americans634
7
La Corona Aristocrats6 1/4 36 DR
La Corona Chicas5 1/2 42 DR
La CoronaCorona643
La CoronaDemi Tasse4 1/4 39
La CoronaDirectors6 1/2 46
La FincaBolivares7 1/2 50 N NN
La FincaCoronas5 1/2 42 N NN
La Finca Floras7 36 N N N
La Finca Gran Finca852 N N N
La Finca Joyas6 50 N N N
La Finca Petit Coronas42 N N N
La Finca Picos 636 N N N
La FontanaDa Vinci 7/8H H US/CS
La FontanaDante 5 1/2 38 H
La FontanaGalileo50 H
La FontanaMichelangelo7 1/2 52 H H US/CS
La Fontanauccini 1/2 44 H
La FontanaVerdi 58 H
La Gloria Cubana Cetros 6 1/2 42 CU
La Gloria Cubana Charlemagne7 1/4 54 US
8
La Gloria Cubana Churchill 7 50 US DR/B/M E
La Gloria Cubana Corona Extra6 1/4 46 US DR/NE
La Gloria CubanaGorda52 US
La Gloria Cubana Double Corona7 50 US
La Gloria Cubana Glorias 53 US DR/NE
La Gloria Cubana Medaille D'Or No. 18 36 CU CUCU
La Gloria Cubana Medaille D'Or No. 1 6 3/4 43 US DR/NE
La Gloria Cubana Medaille D'Or No. 2 6 3/4 43 CU CUCU
La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or No. 3 6 7/8 28 CU
La Gloria Cubana Medaille d'Or No. 432 CU
La Gloria Cubana Minutos 0 CU
La Gloria Cubana Panatela Deluxe77 US DR/NE
La Gloria Cubana Pyramide1/2 US DR/NE
La Gloria Cubana Sabrosas6 1/8 42 CU DR/N
La Gloria Cubana Soberanos82 US DR/NE
La Gloria Cubana Tainos 47 CU
La Gloria Cubana Tapados5 3/8 42 CU
La Gloria Cubana Torpedo No. 17 1/4 US DR/NE
Wavell5 50 US DR/NE
Wavell - Maduro5 50DR/NUS/CS
9
Miami
Miami No. 1 7 44
Miami Pyramids 5 1/2 50
Miami Wavells 5
La Hoja Selectra Cosiac 7 49US/CS
La Hoja Selectra Cetros de Oro 5 3/4 43 US DR/M/B US/CS
La Invicta Churchill 7 H
La Invicta Corona 5 1/2 42 H
La Invicta Magnum No. 2 5 50 H
La Invicta Magnum No. 3 4 1/2 50 H
La Invicta No. 10 5 50 H
La Invicta Petit Corona 542 H
La Liberate ???
La Paz ??? Hol
La Plata ???
La Plata Hercules550 US
La Plata Torpedo7 1/2 54 US
La Primadora Emperor 8 1/2 50 H
La Primadora Excellentes6 1/2 42 H
La Primadora Falcon 6 1/2 34 H
60
La Primadora Petit Cetro5 1/2 42 H
La Primadora Solitaire650 H
La Primadora Starbrite4H
La Prueba Brevas Exposicion3/4 42 M
La Prueba Entreactos4 1/2 33 M
La Regenta Elegantes 6 29 CI
La RegenEmperador7 1/2 52 CI
La RegenFindos7 36 CI
La RegenGran Corona 7 1/4 46 CI
La RegenNo. 1 642 CI
La Regen2 6 1/2 46 CI
La RegenNo. 3 5/8CI DR/BUS/CS
La Regenta No. 45 1/8 42 CI
La RegentaOlimpicas6 1/8 36 CI
La RegentaPremier742 CI
La RegentaRothschild4 1/2CI
La ReservaNo. 2 648 DR DR/HUS/CS
La Rosa ??? CU
La Rosa CU
La Unica No. 100852 DR DRUS/CS
1
La Unica No. 200 7 49 DR DRUS/CS
La Unica No. 300 3/4 44 DR DRUS/CS
La Unica No. 400 DR DRUS/CS
La Unica No. 500 1/2DR DRUS/CS
Ladrillo ???
Lambs ClubChurchill750 DR
Las Cabrillas Balboa 4 H
Las Cabrillas Columbus8 1/4 52 H
Las Cabrillas Coronado 6 7/8 35 H
Las Cabrillas Cortez4 3/4 50 H DR/MUS/CS
Las Cabrillas De Soto7/8 50 H
Las Cabrillas Magellan6 H
Las Cabrillas Ponce de Leon6 5/8 44 H
Lasandos ??? 8 52 DR
Le Hoyo Du Dauphin638 CU CUCU
Leon Jimenes No. 1 72 DR DRUS/CS
Leon Jimenes32 C
Leon Jimenes Robusto5 1/2 50 DR DRUS/CS
LicenciadosExcelentes6 3/4 43 DR DRUS/CS
Licenciados4 5 3/4 43B
2
LicenciadosPanatela Lindas38
LicenciadosPresidente8 50B
LicenciadosSoberano82
LicenciadosToros 6 50B
LicenciadosWavell550 DR
Lord Tom ??? BA CU
Los Libertadores Diplomaticos5 30 DR
Los Libertadores Exilado7 1/2 38 DR
Los Libertadores Insurrectos5 1/2 42 DR
Los Libertadores Maceo 5 48 DR
Los Libertadores Macheteros4 40 DR
Los Libertadores Mambises7/8 48 DR
Los Libertados Churchill
Los Libertados Lancero H
Macabi ???
Macanudo Amatista6 1/4 4
Macanudo Amatista4J M/J/DR US/CS
Macanudo Ascot 4 1/8 32
Macanudo Baron de Rothschild1/2 42
Macanudo Caviar4 36
3
Macanudo Claridge 5 1/2
Macanudo Claybourn631
Macanudo Claybourne6 31 J
Macanudo Crystals
Macanudo Duke of Devon1/2 42
MacanudoDuke of Devon5 1/2 42 J M/J/DR M
Macanudo Duke of Wellington 8 1/2 38 J J/M/DR US/CS
Macanudo Earl of Lonsdale6 3/4
Macanudo Hampton Court3/4 49
Macanudo Hampton Court3/4 42 J DR/J/M US/CS
Macanudo Hyde Park 5 1/4 49
Macanudo Hyde Park5 49 J DR/J/M US/CS
Macanudo LonsdalesDR
Macanudo Lord Claridge5 1/2 38 DR
nudoPetit Corona538 DR
Portofino7 34
Portofino7 34DR/M/J
Prince of Wales
Prince Philip 79 J DR/JUS/CS
Prince Philip - Maduro 7 1/2 49M/J/DR M
4
Quill 4 28 DR
Rothschild1/2 42 J
Somerset 74 DR
Sovereign745
Trump 65
Vintage Cabinet Select 79DR/J US/CS
Vintage II 6 1/4 42M/J
Vintage No. 1 7 1/2 49
Vintage No. 26 1/2 43
Vintage No. 35/8 43 DR
Vintage No. 44 1/2 47 J
Vintage No. 51/2
Vintage No. 77 1/2 38
Vintage No. 77J DR/M/J US/CS
Wellington 8 1/2
MalaguenaChurchill1/2 50 J
MalaguenaFestivales6 5/8 36 DR
MalaguenaMajestics 6 3/4 42
MalaguenaMajors 5 5/8 42 DR
MalaguenaNo. 10 7 48
5
MalaguenaPaco 6 50
MalaguenaPetit Cetros5 1/4 44 DR
MalaguenaRothschilds4 1/2 50
MaravillosoCetro 62 M MM
MaravillosoChurchill750 M MM
MaravillosoPresidente 854 M M M
MaravillosoRobusto 5 1/2 52 M M M
MaravillosoRothschild 450 M MM
MaravillosoToro 50 M MM
Maria Mancini Clemenceau 7 49 US H H
Maria Mancini Corona Classico5 43 US HH
Maria Mancini Coronas Largas6 1/4 43 US H H
Maria Mancini De Gaulle 5 50 US HH
Maria Mancini Grandes 6 3/4 43 US H H
Maria Mancini Palma Delgado7 39 US HH
Marilia & Dirceu ??? 34 B B
Mario Palomino J
Marsh Wheeling Deluxe Stogie7 30 US
Marsh Wheeling Robusto 50 US
Martinez y Cia ??? DR? C?/DR/??
6
Matacan No. 17 1/2M
Matacan No. 10 6 5/8 54 M
Matacan No. 2 6 M
Matacan No. 35/8 46
Matacan No. 4 6 5/8 42
Matacan No. 5 6 42
Matacan No. 6 6 5/8 35
Matacan No. 7 3/4
Matacan No. 882
Matacan No. 9 532 M
May Rosa ???
Maya 4 H
Maya Petit Corona1/2 42 H US/CS
Maya Palma Fina 7/8 36 H H/DRUS/CS
Metal of Honor No. 300 H
Metal of Honor No. 500 H
Metal of Honor No. 700 H
Mexican Emperad. Emperador 13 3/4 49 M MM
Mocambo Churchill7M MM
Mocambo Double Corona651 M M M
7
MocamboEmpires639MM
MocamboImmensa8 1/2 50MM
MocamboPremier5/8 43MM
MocamboRoyal Corona 42MM
Mocha Supreme Allegro1/2 36 H
Mocha Supreme Baron de Rothschild 4 1/2 52 H
Mocha Supreme Lords1/2 42 H
Mocha Supreme Patroon7 1/2H
Mocha Supreme Petites4 1/2 42 H
Mocha Supreme Rembrandt8 1/2 52 H
Mocha Supreme Renaissance650 H
Mocha Supreme Sovereign5 1/2 42
Montebello??? M MM
MontecristoA 9 1/4 47 CU CU CU
Montecristo B 5 3/8 42 CU
Montecristo Double CoronaDR
Montecristo Especial7 1/2 38 CU CUCU
Montecristo Especial No. 17 1/2 38 CU CUCU
MontecristoEspecial No. 2638 CU CUCU
MontecristoJoyitas 4 1/2 26 CU
8
MontecristoNo. 1 42 CU CUCU
MontecristoNo. 2 6 52 CU CUCU
MontecristoNo. 3 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
MontecristoNo. 4 5CU
Montecristo No. 5 4 40 CU
Montecristo Robusto 3/4 50 DR DR/BC
Montecristo Tubo CU
Montecristo 6 1/4 54 CU CUCU
Montecruz A 6 5/8 43 DR
Montecruz C 5 5/8 43 DR
Montecruz Cedar Aged 542 DR
Montecruz Chicos 3 7/8 28 DR
cruz Colossus6 1/2 42 DR
uz D7 36 DR
uz F7 1/4 47 DR
uz Indivuales 850
uz Juniors 4 7/8 33 DR
uz Natural Claro 6 1/8 36 DR DR/BUS/CS
uz No. 200 Natural Claro 7 1/4 47 DR DR/BUS/CS
uz No. 200 Sun Grown7 1/4 47 DR DR/BC
9
uz 2018 38 DR
uz 05742 DR
uz 2106DR DR/BUS/CS
uz 210 Sun Grown6 1/2DR DR/BC
uz 220 Sun Grown5 1/2 42 DR DR/BC
uz No. 2305 42
uz No. 2404 3/4 44 DR
uz No. 2502 38 DR
No. 2557 36
No. 2651/2 38
No. 270 4 3/4 35
No. 2807 33
No. 281 33
No. 282542
Numero 3335 33
S. G. Robusto4 1/2 49DR/BC
Senore5 3/4 35
Tubos 42
Tubulares SG 6 1/8 36C
Light Cedar Aged 5 42
70
Light Chicos 4 2
Light Juniors5 1/4 33
Light07 1/4 46
Light
Light
Light Senores3/4 35
Light Tubulares6 1/8 36
s de Oca Churchill CR CR/NCR
s de Oca CR CR/NCR
s de Oca3 42 CR CR/NCR
sinoCesar # 1643DRUS/CS
sinoCesar # 26 1/4 44
sinoCesar # 33/4 36
sinoDiplomatico1/2DR/BUS/CS
sinoFumas 6 3/4 44
sinoGran Corona 6 3/4 48US/CS
sinoGran Corona - Maduro 648DRUS/CB
sinoNapoleon Grande76
sinoPaco 50
Moore & Bode Brass 1/2 52 USUS/CS
1
Moore & Bode Corona646 USUS/CS
Moore & Bode Corona Largo6 3/4 46 USUS/CS
Moore & Bode Full Brass2 62 USUS/CS
Moore & Bode Miami 34's3/4 34 USUS/CS
Moore & Bode 10 750 USUS/CS
Moore & Bode Rothschild450 USUS/CS
Muniemaker Brevas No. 100548 US HUS/CS
Muniemaker Cueto 7 7/8 45 US H US/CS
Muniemaker Judges Cace4 1/2 47 US H US/CS
Muniemaker Long 6 46 US H US/CS
MuniemakerPanatela 33 US H
MuniemakerPerfecto US HUS/CS
MuniemakerRegular 4 1/2 47 US HUS/CS
MuniemakerStraight 8 44 US H
Nat Sherman#14001DR/M/J US/CS
Nat Sherman#500 7 50M/J
Nat Sherman#65 6 32/M/JS
Nat Sherman#711 650DR/M/J US/CS
Nat ShermanAcademy #2531DR/M/J US/CS
Nat Sherman Algonquin6 3/4 43 DR DR/M/J C
2
Nat Sherman Astor .5 50 DR
Nat Sherman Barnum 5 1/2 42
Nat Sherman Beekman 5 1/4 28 DR DR/M/J M
Nat Sherman Butterfield #81/2 42 DR DR/M/J
Nat Sherman Carnegie6 48 DR DR
Nat Sherman Carpe Diem643
Nat ShermanChelsea 6 1/2 38 DR DR/M/J M
Nat ShermanDakota1/2 49 DR DR/MC
Nat ShermanDispatch 66 DR DRM
Nat ShermanGazette2 DR DR/M/J M
Nat ShermanGramercy3/4 43 DR DR/M/J M
Nat ShermanHamilton5 1/2 42 DR DR
Nat ShermanHampshire52 DR DR/M/J C
Nat ShermanHampton 7 50 DR DR
Harrington7
Hobart5H H
Hudson4 7/8
Hunter43
Lonsdale 6 5/8 42 C
Metropole 34J/H/B
3
Morgan72 DR DR/M/J US/CS
Murray Hill No. 76 38 DR DR/J/B/M US/CS
Oxford #57 49US/CS
Sutton 59 M
Telegraph50/M/J M
Trafalgar #4 47 DR DR/M/J US/CS
Tribec 31
Tribune50 M
Vanderbilt5 47/M/J C
Zigfeld Fancytale3/4 38US/CS
New York, N.Y. 7th Avenue1/2 46 M
New York, N.Y. Broadway7 1/4 48 M
New York, N.Y. Fifth Avenue4 M
New York, N.Y. La Guardia54 M
New York, N.Y. Park Avenue6 5/8 42 M
New York, N.Y. Wall Street62 M
Nobel Petit lights B
Nobel Petits B
Non Pluss Ultra M
Oakbrook Lonsdales US
4
Oakbrook Presidents US
Oakbrook Rothschild 5 1/2 56 US
Old Fashioned No. 1200 538
Old Fashioned No. 2506 31
Old Fashioned No. 300 7 3/4 31
Old Fashioned No. 31 3/4 43
Old Fashioned No. 32 5 3/4 43
Old Fashioned No. 33 5 1/4 43
Old Fashioned No. 350 734
Old Fashioned No. 40 7 1/2 49
Old Fashioned No. 500 52
Old Fashioned No. 550 5 50
Old Fashioned No. 600 6 3/4 38
Old Fashioned No. 700 6 1/2 42
Old Fashioned No. 745 7 45
Old Fashioned No. 749 7 1/2 59
Olifant??? Hol
Olor Calcique7 5/8 54 DR
Olor Colossos7 1/4 48 DR
Olor 6 1/2 42 DR
5
Olor Momento 5 1/2 43 DR
Olor Paco 6 50 DR
Olor Picador 6 3/4DR
Olor Pronto 48 DR
Olor Rothschilds4 1/2 50 DR
Onyx #642 42 DR DR/MM
Onyx #646 6 5/8 46 DR
Onyx #650 6 50 DR DR/MM
Onyx #750 1/2 50 DR DR/MM
Onyx #852 8 52 DR DR/MM
Ornellas ??? M
Oro de Cuba ??? DR
Oro de Cuba Excalibur 50 DR
Oscar Don Oscar DR
Oscar 2006 3/4 44 DR
Oscar 25 4 7/8 33 DR
Oscar No. 3006 1/4 44 DR DRUS/CS
OscarNo. 500 5 1/2 50DRUS/CS
OscarPyramid
OscarSupreme 8 48DRUS/CS
6
Oud Kampen??? Hol
PadronAmbassidor742 H HH
PadronChurchill7/8 46 H HH
PadronDelicias545 H HH
PadronDipclomatico7 H HH
PadronExclucivo5 1/2 49 H H H
PadronExclusivo5 1/2 50 H HH
PadronExecutive7 1/2H H H
PadronExecutive48 H H H
PadronGrand Reserve41 H H H
Padron Londres5 1/2 42 H HH
Padron Londres5 1/2 45 H HH
Padron Long Corona442 H HH
PadronMagnum 950 H HH
PadronMonarca1/2 46 H HH
PadronPalma 6 1/4 45 H HH
PadronPanatela7 36 H H H
PadronSpecial Reserve H H H
PadronSuperior6 1/2 42 H HH
PanterMignons B
7
Panter SmallB
ParodiKings US
ParodiToscanis US
Partagas8-9-8 6 3/4 43 CU CUCU
Partagas8-9-8 6 3/4 44 DR
PartagasAlmirante6 1/4 47 DR DR/J/M C
PartagasAristocrats DR
PartagasCharlott535 CU CUCU
PartagasChurchill De Luxe 47 CU CUCU
PartagasCorona 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
PartagasCorona CU CUCU
PartagasCorona Grande6 42 CU CUCU
PartagasCulebras 5 3/4 39 CU CUCU
PartagasDelgatos Grandes6 5/8 33 CU CUCU
PartagasFilipos5 34 CU CUCU
PartagasHumitube2 42 DR
PartagasLimited Reserve Regale 6 1/4 47 DR DR/M/J C
PartagasLimitedRoyale 5 3/4 43 DR M/DR/J C
PartagasLondres Finos5 40 CU CUCU
PartagasLonsdale6 1/2 42 CU CUCU
8
PartagasLusitania7 5/8 49 CU CUCU
PartagasMaduro6 1/4 47 DR M/J/DR M
PartagasMille Fleur5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
Natural5 1/2 49 DR DR/M
No. 11/2 42 CU CUCU
No. 1 3/4 43M/DR/J
No. 10 7 1/2 49DR/MC
No. 2 3/4 43 DR
No. 3 5 1/4 43 DR
No. 4 38 DR
No. 5 4 28 DR
No. 6 34 DR
Palmas Grande7 33
Parisianos 5 40
Partagas de Partagas N 6 3/4 43
Perfecto CU CUCU
Personales 5 33 CU CU CU
Petit Corona 5 42 CU CU CU
Presidente 67
Purito 4 1/8 32 DR
9
Regale 6 1/4 47 DR
Robusto4 1/2 49DR C
Royale 6 3/4 43 DR
Sabrosos7/8 44M/DR
Seleccion Privada No. 6 3/4 43
Ser. D. Connaisseur #1 7 5/8 38 CU CU CU
Ser. D. Connaisseur #2 6 5/8 38 CU CU U
Ser. D. Connaisseur #3 5 5/8 35 CU CUCU
Series D No. 44 7/8 50 CU CUCU
Shorts4 1/4 42 CU CUCU
Super Partagas6 39 CU CUCU
Toppers4 5/8 39 CU CUCU
Tres Petit Corona4 1/2 50
Tubos 738 DR DR/M/J C
iculares Rothschild ???
Paul Garmiriam Belicos6 1/4 52 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmiriam Belicoso Fino DR
Paul Garmiriam Celebration 950 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmiriam Connoisseur DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmiriam Corona
80
Paul Garmiriam Epicure
Paul Garmiriam Petit Belicoso
Paul Garmirian Churchill7 48DRUS/CS
Paul Garmirian Corona Grande6 1/2 46
Paul Garmirian Gourmet Dbl. Corona 7/625 50 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmirian Lonsdale 6 1/2 42 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmirian No. 1 6 1/2DR
Paul Garmirian No. 2 4 3/4 48 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmirian No. 5 40 DR
Paul Garmirian P.G. Reserve Gourmet, 7 5/8 50 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmirian Panatela 7 1/2 38 DR DRUS/CS
Paul Garmirian Petit Bouquet1/2 38 DR US/CS
Penamil No. 18 CI special US/CS
Penamil No. 571/2 50 CI special US/CS
Peter Stockeby No. 1 750 DR
Peter Stockeby No. 2
Peter Stockeby No. 3
Petri Toscani US
Petrus Double Corona7 1/2 50 H H H
Petrus No. 2 6 1/4 43 H HH
1
Petrus No. 2 - Maduro6 1/4 44 H HH
Petrus Rothschild 4 3/4 50 H HH
Phil Noble Extrafino6 1/2 50
Pintor ??? C
Plasencia ??? H
Pleiades Aldebaran850
Pleiades Antares540DRUS/CS
Pleiades Mars 5 2
Pleiades Neptune7 1/2 42
Pleiades Orion 5 3/4 42
Pleiades Perseus 5 34
Pleiades Pluton 5 50
PleiadesSaturne846 DR
PleiadesSirius 46 DR DR
Pleiades Uranus6 7/8 34
Por Larranaga Cetros6 7/8 42DRUS/CS
Por Larranaga Corona5 1/2 42 CU
Por Larranaga Delicados6 1/2 36 DR DRUS/CS
Por Larranaga Fabulosos DR DRUS/CS
Por Larranaga Lonsdale2 42 CU
2
Por Larranaga Nacionales 5 5/8 42 DR DR/BUS/CS
Por Larranaga Petit Corona5 42 CU
Por Larranaga Small Corona 440 CU
Pride of Copan No. 16 3/4 50 H HZino se
Pride of Copan No. 2644HZino se
Primo del Cristo Churchill6H
Primo del Cristo Corona 2 H
Primo del Cristo General8 1/2 50 H
Primo del Cristo Inmensos3/4 52 H
Primo del Cristo No. 16 1/2H
Primo del Cristo Palmas Extra76 H
Primo del Cristo Palmas Reales836 H
Primo del Cristo Reyes 52 H
Primo del Cristo Rothschilds550 H
Primo del Cristo Toros 50 H
Primo Del Rey Aguillas8 5
Primo Del Rey Almirante6 50 DR DRB
Primo Del Rey Aristocrat3/4 48
Primo Del Rey Barons 8 1/2 52
Primo Del Rey Cazador 44 DR
3
Primo Del Rey Chavon 6 1/2 41
Primo Del Rey Churchill 6 1/2 41 DR
Primo del Rey Club Selection - Arist 6 3/4 48 DR
Primo del Rey Club Selection - Baron 8 1/2 52 DR
Primo del Rey Club Selection - Noble 6 1/4DR
Rey Club Selection - Regal 7 DR
Del Rey Cortos4 28 DR
Del Rey No. 1 6 3/4 42 DR
Del Rey No. 100 4 1/2 50 DR DRB
Del Rey No. 24DR DRB
Del Rey No. 3 6 3/4DR
Del Rey No. 4 5 1/2 42 DR DRUS/CB
Del Rey No. 53/4 39 DR
Del Rey Nobles 6 1/4 44 DR
Del Rey Panatela Extra5 1/4 34 DR
Panetela5 3/8 34
President3/4 44
Reale 1/8 36
Seleccion No. 16 3/4 4
Seleccion No. 21/4 42
4
Seleccion No. 33/4 36
Seleccion No. 452
DSoberano 7 1/2 50DRB
Private Stock No. 1
Private Stock No. 11
Private Stock No. 2
Private Stock No. 5
Private Stock6
Punch After Dinner745 H
Punch Amatista4 H
Punch Belvederes4 5/8 29 CU CUCU
Punch Bristol6 1/4 50 H
Punch Britanias6 1/4 50 H
Punch Cafe Royales5H
Punch Casa Grande 7 46 H
Punch Chateau Corona6 1/2 44 H
Punch Chateau L7 1/2 52 H HH
Punch Chateau M3/4 46 H N/H/DR E
Punch Chateau Margaux5 1/2 46 H
Punch Churchill 7 47 CU CUCU
5
Punch Corona 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
Punch Diademas 7 1/4 54 H H/N/DR E
Punch Diademas Extra9 47 CU CUCU
Punch Double Corona7 5/8 49 CU CUCU
Punch Double Corona6 3/4 48 H N/H/DR US/CS
Punch Elegante7 1/8 36 H
Punch Elite542 H
Punch Exquisitos540 CU CUCU
Gran Corona 5 3/4 40 CU
Gran Cru Robusto550HH
Grand Diademas7 1/8 52 H
Largo Elegante7 32
London Club5 4
Margarita 4 3/4 26 CU
Monarcas 6 3/4 48
Ninfas 7 38 CU CUCU
No. 1 643N/H/DR US/CS
No. 75 5 1/2 43US/CB
Palmas Reales 5/8 40 CU CUCU
Panatelas Grandes33
6
Petit Corona
Petit Punch4 40 CU
Piatas 650 H
Presidente 8 1/2 42 H
Prince Consort8 1/2 52
Punch 5 1/2 46 CU CUCU
Punch6 1/8 43
Robusto 1/4 50
Rothschild 4 1/2 50 H N/H/DR US/CS
Royal Coronation44
Royal Selection No. 11 5 1/2 46 CU
Royal Selection No. 12 542 CU
Seleccion de Luxe No.2 CU
Slim Panatela 28 H
Souvenir de Luxe5 42 CU CUCU
Special - Britania 6 1/4 50 H
Special - Chateau Laff 7 1/4 52
Special - Chateau Marg 6 3/4 46
Special - Corona6 1/4 44 H
Special - Diademas1/2 50 H H/N/DR E
7
Special - Monarcas 6 3/4 48 H
Special - Prince Conso 8 1/2 52 H
Special - Robusto5 1/4
Special - Superiors 5 48
Super Rothchild5 1/4 50HE
Super Selection No. 1 6 42
Super Selection No. 2 5 1/2 46 CU
Superiore48 H
Superiores Delux5 5/8 46
Grand Cru Monarcas 6 3/4 48N/DRE/H
Grand Cru Prince Consort 852 H N/H/DR E/H
Quai D'Orsay Imperiales 77CUCU
Quetzal??? M
QuinteroChurchill 6 1/2 42 CU CUCU
QuinteroCoronas 5/8
QuinteroMedia Coronas 5 40 CU CUCU
QuinteroNationales 5 1/2 40 CU CUCU
QuinteroPanatelas 5 36 CU CUCU
QuinteroPuritos 4 1/8 29 CU CUCU
QuorumChairman DR
8
QuorumCorona 5 5/8 42 DR
QuorumNo. 1 6 5/8 42 DR
QuorumPresident 746 DR
QuorumRothschild 4 1/2 50 DR
QuorumTrumph 442 DR
QuorumWhillo 736 DR
Rafael Gonzales Cigarrito 42CUCU
Rafael Gonzales Corona Extra5/8 46 CU CUCU
Rafael Gonzales Demi Tasse 4 30 CU CUCU
Rafael Gonzales Lonsdale1/2 42 CU CU CU
Rafael Gonzales Panetela 4 5/8 34 CU CU CU
Rafael Gonzales Panetela Extra53
Rafael Gonzales Petit Corona542 CU CUCU
Rafael Gonzales Petit Lonsdale5
Rafael Gonzales Slenderella7 28
Rafael Gonzales Tres Petit Lonsdale 4 1/2
Ram Rod Deputy US
Ram Rod Toscani US
Ramon Allones 8-9-8 6 3/4 43
Ramon Allones A 45
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Ramon Allones B 6 1/2DR/MC
Ramon Allones Corona5 1/2CU CUCU
Ramon Allones Crystals 6 3/4 43
Ramon Allones Gigantes 7 5/8 49 CU CUCU
Ramon Allones Panetela5 35 CU
Ramon Allones Petit Corona542 CU
Ramon Allones Privada D5 42 DR M/DR
Ramon Allones Redondos 7 49 DR J/M/DR C
Ramon Allones Rmonitas 3/4 26
Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas 4 1/4
Ramon Allones Specially Selected 5 50
Ramon Allones Trumpet 6 3/4 43 DR
Reas Coronitas Can
Reas Corona Can
Reina de Manilla Churchill 845 P
Reina de Manilla Conchas 38 P
Reina de Manilla Coronas Largas6 7/8 40 P
Reina de Manilla Cremas Sumat.533 P
Reina de Manilla El Conde de Guell5 5/8P
Reina de Manilla Supreme638 P
90
Republica Dom. Lonsdale
Republica Dom. President DR
Republica Dom. Rothschild
Republica Dom. Toro DR
Riata No. 100 70 H
Riata No. 1000 8 1/4 52 H
Riata No. 200 6 7/8 35 H
Riata No. 300 62 H
Riata No. 400 5 1/2 44 H
Riata No. 500 6 5/8 44 H
Riata No. 600 6 7/8 44 H
Riata No. 700450 H
RiataNo. 800 6 1/4 50 H
RiataNo. 900 7 1/2 50 H
Ritmeester ??? Hol
Ritmeester Wilde Havana1/2 33 Hol
Robert Burns Black Watch 5 1/4 41 US
Robert Burns Cigarillo 4 1/4 28 US
Rollers Choice Corona DRFonseca
Rollers Choice Dbl. Corona DR
1
Rollers Choice Figurado
Rollers Choice Lonsdale
Rollers Choice Robusto
Romeo y Julieta Belicoso5 1/2 52 CU CUCU
Romeo y Julieta Belvedere59 CU CUCU
Romeo y Julieta Brevas 5 5/8 38 DR
Romeo y Julieta Cazadores 44 CU CUCU
Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No. 1 6 1/2CU
Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No. 22 CU
Romeo y Julieta Cedros De Luxe No. 3 5 42 CU
Romeo y Julieta Celestiales8 36
Romeo y Julieta Celestiales Fino546 CU CUCU
Romeo y Julieta Cetro 2 44 DR
Romeo y Julieta Chiquitas4 1/4 32 DR
Romeo y Julieta Churchill747 CU CUCU
Romeo y Julieta Churchill 7 50 DR B/DRC
Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau 7 47 CU
Romeo y Julieta Corona 5 1/2 42 CU CUCU
Romeo y Julieta5 1/2 44DR/US C
Romeo y Julieta Corona Grande642 CU
2
Romeo y Julieta CoronatasCU
Romeo y Julieta Delgados732
Romeo y Julieta Especiales6 1/4 43 H
Exhibicion No. 343
Exhibicion No. 448
Fabuloso9 47 CU CUCU
Gigante 78 H
Mille Fleurs 4 7/8CUCU
Monarcas 8 52 DR
Palma 63 DR DR/BC
Palmas Reales6 7/8 27 CU CUCU
Panetela 1/4 35 DR
Perfecto CU CUCU
Petit Corona5 42 CU
Petit Julietas430
Petit Princess438 CU CU U
Prado 5 1/2 42 H
President7 43 DR
Prince of Wales7 47 CU
Princessa 5 1/4 39 H
3
Rothschild550 DR DR/BC
Shakespeare6 1/2 28 CU CUCU
Sublime 4 1/2 50
Tres Petit Corona40
Tubos #1 5/8 40
Tubos #252
Tubos #34 5/8 38 CU CUCU
Vintage No. 16 43 DR DRUS/CS
Vintage No. 2646DRUS/CS
Vintage No. 34 1/2 50 US/CS
Vintage No. 47 48 DR
Vintage No. 57 1/2 50DRUS/CS
Royal Barbados ??? BA
Royal Barbados 4 BA CU
Royal Barbados BA CU
Royal Dominicana Churchill 7 1/4 50 DR
Royal Dominicana Corona6 46 DR
Royal Dominicana Minis 4 1/4 40
Royal Dominicana Nacional 5 1/2 43 DR
Royal Dominicana No. 1 6 3/4 43 DR
4
Royal Dominicana Super Fino635
Royal Jamaican Buccaneer 530 DR
Royal Jamaican Churchill8 51 DR DR/J/I C
Royal Jamaican Churchill Minor 9 DR
Royal Jamaican Corona 1/2DR J M
Royal Jamaican Corona Grande6 1/2DR J
Royal Jamaican Corona Grande - Maduro 6 1/2 42 DR J M
Royal Jamaican Corona Grande Maduro 6 1/2 42
Royal Jamaican Corona Maduro5 1/2 40
Royal Jamaican Director No. 16 45J C
Royal Jamaican Double Corona5
Royal Jamaican Doubloon 3
Jamaican Gaucho5 1/4 33 DR
Jamaican Giant Corona7 1/2 49 DR J C
Jamaican Goliath964 DR
Jamaican Navarro 6 3/4 34
Jamaican New York Plaza0
Jamaican Park Lane6 47J/DR/S C
Jamaican Petit Corona 40
Jamaican Pirates4 1/2 30
5
Jamaican Rapier 1/2 28
Robusto 449
Royal Corona640
Ten Downing Street 10 1/2 51
Tube No. 162
Tube No. 2 34
Saint Luis Rey Churchill 7 47 CU CUCU
Saint Luis Rey 5 5/8CU
Saint Luis Rey Lonsdale 62 CU CUCU
Saint Luis Rey Petit Corona 52 CU
Saint Luis Rey Regios 58 CU
Saint Luis Rey Serie A 5 5/8 46 CU
San Andres Segu. ???
San Cristobal No. 200 53
San Cristobal No. 3006 3/4 43
San Cristobal No. 40048
San Cristobal No. 500 7 1/2 5
Sancho Panza Bachilleres4 5/8 40 CU
Sancho Panza Brlicosos 1/2 52 CU
Sancho Panza Corona 5 5/8 42 CU
6
Sancho Panza Corona Grande7 47 CU
Sancho Panza Molinas62 CU CUCU
Sancho Panza Non Plus Petit Corona 52 CU
Sancho Panza Panetela Largo 6 1/2 28 CU
Sancho Panza Sanchos (especial) 9 1/4 47 CU
Santa Clara No. 1 752 M MM
Santa Clara No. 2 6 1/2 48 M M M
Santa Clara No. 3 63 M
Santa Clara No. 4 5 44 M
Santa Clara No. 5 64 M
Santa Clara No. 6 651 M MM
Santa Clara No. 7 1/2 25 M
Santa Clara No. 86 1/2 30 M
Santa Clara Quino 4 1/4 30 M
Santa Clara Robusto4 1/2 50 M
Santa Damiana Seleccion 100DRUS/CS
Santa Damiana Seleccion 200542DRUS/CS
Santa Damiana Seleccion 3005 1/2 46 DR DRUS/CS
Santa Damiana Seleccion 400 42 DR DRUS/CS
Santa Damiana Seleccion 500 50 DR DRUS/CS
7
Santa Damiana Seleccion 6004 1/2 36 DR DRUS/CS
Santa Damiana Selecion 700DR DRUS/CS
Santa Rosa Cetros 6H HH
Santa Rosa Churchill 7 49 H H/DR/N US/CS
Santa Rosa Elegantes 7 43 H
Rosa 4 5 7/8 42 H
Rosa Presidente850 H
Rosa Toro 50 H HH
iago Cabana Churchill7 1/2 50 US H/DR/N E
iago Cabana Corona1/2 42 US H/DR/N E
iago Cabana Double Corona746 US H/DR/N E
iago Cabana Lancero738 US H/DR/N E
iago Cabana Presidente7 3/4 52 US H/DR/N E
iago Cabana Robusto5 50 US H/DR/N E
iago Cabana Torped64 US H/DR/N E
iana ??? CR
Savinelli Churchill 7 1/4 48
Savinelli Corona Extra 6 5/8
Savinelli Double Corona650
Savinelli Extraordinare1/2 44
8
Savinelli Lonsdale 6 1/4 43
Savinelli Robusto 5 49
Schimmelpenninck Duet 5 5/8 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Duet Brazil5 5/8 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Florina 3 7/8 34 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Half Corona3 3/4 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Havana Milds3 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Media327 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Media Brazil3 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Mono 3 3/8 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Nostra 2 7/8 27 Hol
Schimmelpenninck Vada 3 7/8 32 Hol
Segovia ???
Shakespeare Ambassador7 1/2 49 DR
Shakespeare Breva 5 3/4 43 DR
ShakespeareDiplomat6 3/4 43 D
ShakespearePanetela 6 34
Sosa Brevas 5 1/2 43/BE
Sosa Churchill 7/8 49/BB
Sosa Governor 6 50/BE
9
Sosa 2/BE
Sosa Magnums7 1/2 52/BE
Sosa Piramide7 64 DR DR/BE
Sosa Rothschild 4 3/4 49 DR DR/BUS/CB
Sosa Sante Fe6 35 DR DR/BE
Sosa Soberano 7 1/2 50 DR DR/BE
Sosa Wavells 4 3/4 50 DR DR/BE
Special Carib. Churchill748 DR
Special Carib. Corona 5 1/2 43 DR
Special Carib. Fi6 35 DR
Special Carib. No. 1 6 3/4 43 DR
Special Carib. No. 26 3/8 42 DR
Special Carib. No. 8986 1/2 45 DR
Special Carib. Nom Plus 550
Special Carib. Port Au Prince7 1/2 52
Suerdieck Brasilia5 1/4 30 B
Suerdieck Caballero0 B
SuerdieckCorona Imperial Luxo B
SuerdieckFiesta 30 B
SuerdieckMandarim Pai542 B
Cigar Brand Database (p100
SuerdieckValencia 30 B
TabacaleraBrevas 5 1/4 44 P
TabacaleraConde de Guell P
TabacaleraCorona 5 1/4 42 P
TabacaleraCorona Largas743 P
TabacaleraCorona Largas Especial 8 46 P
Te-AmoCabellero7 35 M M M
Te-Amo Cellebration6 3/4 44 M MM
Te-Amo CEO 852 M MM
Te-Amo Churchill7 1/2 50 M MM
Te-Amo Contemplation7/8 44 M MM
Te-Amo Elegantes5 1/2 30 M MM
Te-Amo Epicure5 47 M MM
Te-Amo Impulse 32 M MM
Te-Amo Intmezzo 4 28 M MM
Te-Amo Maximo 7 54 M MM
Te-Amo Meditation42 M MM
Te-Amo No. 4 542 M MM
Te-Amo Pauser56 M MM
Te-Amo Picadore 727 M MM
1
Te-Amo Presidente750 M MM
Te-Amo Pyramides658 M MM
Te-Amo Relaxation 6 5/8 44 M MM
Te-Amo Robusto2 54 M MM
Te-Amo Satisfaction 66 M MM
Te-Amo Torero 6 5/8 35 M MM
Torito 4 3/4 50
Toro 50
Lights Churchill70
Lights Impulse 5 32
Lights Intermezzo 4 28
Lights Meditation6 42
Lights No. 4 2
Lights Picador727
Lights Relaxation6 5/8 44
Lights Torer6 1/2 35
Lights Toro 50
Temple HallBelicoso DR
Temple HallNo. 30
Temple HallNo. 31
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Temple HallNo. 32
Temple HallNo. 33
Temple HallNo. 450 4 1/2 49 DR M/J/DR
Temple HallNo. 500 31 J
Temple HallNo. 550 5 1/2 49 J DR/JUS/CS
Temple HallNo. 6251/4 42 DR DR/M/J US/CS
Temple HallNo. 6256 1/4 42 J M/J/DR US/CS
Temple HallNo. 6753/4 45 J
Temple Hall No. 685 6 7/8 34 J DR/MUS/CS
Temple Hall No. 700749 DR J/M/DR US/CS
Temple Hall No. 700 749 J
Tena y Vega Cetros 3/8 43 CR
Tena y Vega Cetros6 1/8H
Tena y Vega Churchill50 CR
Tena y Vega Churchill 7 50 H
Tena y Vega Double Corona 50 CR C
Tena y Vega Double CoronaH
Tena y VegaNo. 1 744 C
Tena y Vega1 6 3/4 42 H
Thomas Hinds Churchill749 H HE
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Thomas Hinds Corona5 1/8 42 H HE
Thomas Hinds Presidente8 1/2 52 H HE
Thomas Hinds Robusto5 50 H H E
Thomas Hinds Royal Corona643 H HE
Thomas Hinds Short Churchill6 50 H H E
Thomas Hinds Supremo7 43 H H E
Thomas Hinds Torpedo 36/ H H E
Thomas Hinds Triangulares
Thriet-Mercedes ??? DR
Torquino 1 H
Torquino Pyramide H
Torquino Rothschild H
Torquino Toro
Toscanelli ??? 32 Ita
Travis Clubentenia6 7/8 45 US
Travis ClubChurchill 7US
Travis ClubCorona US
Travis ClubCorona Extra6 1/4 46 US
Travis ClubEspecialles US
Travis Club Palma 63 US
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Travis Club Panatella US
Travis Club laza US
Travis Club thschild US
Travis Club Senator US
Travis Club port Triangles US
Travis Club Texan 52 US
Tresado No. 1008 1/2 52 DR
Tresado No. 200 748 DR DRI
Tresado No. 200 - Maduro748DRI
Tresado 300646 DR
Tresado No. 400 6 5/8 44 DR
Tresado No. 500 5 1/2 42 DR DRI
Trichinopoly Black Tiger5 3/4 44 Ind India India
Trichinopoly London Calling5 3/4 42 Ind India India
Trichinopoly My Love 4 1/2 40 Ind India India
Trinidad Trinidad 1/2 38 CU
Troya etro No. 456 1/4 44 DR DRUS/CB
Troya hurchill No. 637/8DR DR
Troya Corona No. 275 1/2 42 DR DR
Troya Elegante No. 547DR DR
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Troya Executive No. 727 3/4 50 DR DRUS/CS
Troya No. 2006 7/8 46 DR DRUS/CS
Troya Palma Fina No. 36736 DR DR
Troya Rothchilds No. 184 1/2 50 DR DRUS/CS
Troya Torpedo No. 81 754 DR DRUS/CS
Tulas Churchill48 H
Tulas Dbl. Corona6 3/4 54 H
Tulas Presidente8 1/2 50 H
Tulas Robusto 552 H
V CentenialV H
V Centennial Cetros 1/4H
V Centennial Churchill H
V Centennial Presidente 8 50 H DR/N/H US/CS
V Centennial Robusto 50 H DR/N/H US/CS
Veracruz agnum 7 7/8 50 M M M
VeracruzReserve Especial642 M MM
Villa de Cuba Chicha 5 1/2 45 US
Villa de Cuba Monarchs 7 42 US
Villa de Cuba Palma 63 US
VueltabajoChurchill 8
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VueltabajoCorona 5 7/8 46
VueltabajoGigante8 1/2 52
VueltabajoLonsdale 44
Vueltabajobusto 49
Vueltabajoo 60
Willem II??? Hol
WintermannCafe Creme Hol
Yago Cazadores 7 44
Yago Churchill7 1/2 50
Yago Fumas744
Yago Petit Cazadores5 1/2
Zino Brazil 4 3/4 41 ?
Zino Classic 4 3/4 41
Zino Connoiseur 1007 3/4H
Zino Connoiseur 2001/2 46 H HUS/CS
Zino Connoiseur 300 5 3/4 46 H HUS/CS
Zino Diamonds0 H HE
Zino Elegance6 3/4 34 H HE
Zino Juniors30 H HE
Zino Mouton-Cadet No. 1 6 1/2 44 H HUS/CS
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Zino Mouton-Cadet No. 2 6 35 H HE
Zino Mouton-Cadet No. 3 5 3/4 36 H H
Zino Mouton-Cadet No. 4 5 1/8 30 H HUS/CS
Zino Mouton-Cadet No. 5 5 42 H H
Zino Mouton-Cadet No. 6 5H HUS/CS
Zino Por Favor430 H
Zino Princesse 4 1/4 20 H HE
ZinRelax S
ZinTraditional6 1/4 44HE
ZinTubos No. 16 3/4 3HE
ZinVeritas 7 50HE
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CIGAR, SHAPE & SIZE
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Information on shapes and sizes:
Listed below are some of the more popular sizes and their common name.
Manufacturers have their own variations of these names, and may others
as well, so the measurements will vary. The size is expressed first in
length and second in ring gauge. The ring gauge is expressed in
1/64ths of one inch.
NameSize
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Belicoso4 1/2 x 52
Churchill 7 x 47
Corona 5 1/2 x 42
Corona Gorda 5 5/8 x 46
Corona Grande 6 x 42
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Demi Tasse4 x 30
Double Corona8 x 49
Lonsdale6 1/2 x 42
Panatela4 1/2 x 26
Petit Corona 5 x 42
Pyramid7 x 36/54
Robusto 5 x 50
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CIGAR, HOW TO LIGHT
The following information has been supplied to Smokin Joes for
compilation in this program by the individuals listed above each
article. The information is provided in an effort to assist you in
your pursuit of tobacco enjoyment.
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FROM: Ben Ricci, 71331,3435 via Compuserve
Proper way to light a cigar.
The proper method to lighting a cigar is to use a ignition source
which is least likely to color a cigar's flavor profile. This means
avoiding lighters which use oily fluids or matches which have a high
sulphur content. The best choice would be a butane (gas) lighter or
non-sulphur matches.
A cigar should be lit using a simple technique that allows the
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ignition source to heat the cigar until it burns, rather than merely
touching the wrapper to the flame to burn the tobacco as one would do
with a cigarette.
While heating the cigar it should be rotated in the mouth to allow an
equal and even burn to occur while gently puffing.
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CIGAR, HOW TO CUT
The best way to cut a cigar is the way your like it. There is no one
correct way. Gnaw it off if you like, just don't do it in public.
The following information has been supplied to Smokin Joes by the
individuals listed above each article. The information is provided in
an effort to assist you in your pursuit of tobacco enjoyment.
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Methods of cutting the cigar
Cigars with capped ends must be "cut" prior to lighting. This means
the capped portion of the cigar must be removed in one of the
following manners:
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Guillotine cutter:
this is a simple device which clips the capped end off of the
cigar, leaving a straight, open circular end.
Knife:
A knife can be used to make a circular cut around the cap of a
cigar. A good sharp knife is necessary for achieving a smooth,
non-ragged cut.
Pierce or ream:
this is a device which merely punctures the cap of the cigar by
creating a hole in its center. Several tools are available for
this purpose. Some even come in the form of a key chain.
Plucker:
One variety looks like a .44 magnum bullet and another a
fountain pen, they pull apart to reveal a punch that cuts a
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round hole in the end of the cigar.
V cutter:
this again is a simple device which makes a vee shaped slit in
the cap of the cigar. It's appearance is similar to a cat's eye
when viewed from the end of the cigar.
The type of cut one chooses to make is merely a matter of preference.
Knives, guillotine cutters and piercing tools can be the easiest to
carry in one's pocket. Some smokers dislike a smaller pierce style cut
because the smaller opening can allow tars to collect around it adding
a bitter taste to a cigar.
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CIGAR STORAGE/HUMIDITY REQUIREMENT
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Storage and Humidity/Humidification:
It is very important that cigars are stored properly!
Regardless of how you store your cigars, check on them often to insure
proper humidification!
John Crea has provided the following information on cigar storage and
answers to some common questions on proper humidification. John is a
regular on the Compuserve Cigar Forum. His Compuserve email address is
76636,3676. Please visit the forum for more information on cigars.
SUBJECT: Storage and Humidity/Humidification:
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the tobacconist's shop, and we are usually not disappointed. However,
many of us buy our cigars in quantities, by the box or at least
several at a time, and proper storage becomes a matter of concern.
It is generally accepted that cigars should be stored in an
environment that permits the cigar to be smoked at it's best. Many
authors have suggested that this "ideal" environment centers around 70
degrees F and a relative humidity of 70%. If we let our cigar get too
dry, it will smoke hot, fast and unevenly. If we get our cigars too
moist, they will tend to go out frequently, draw will become harder,
and the cigars can run the risk of molding in storage. Either of these
extremes are undesirable.
Thus, it is recommended that cigars be stored in humidors, boxes that
are designed to (hopefully) maintain a constant environment for our
cigars to rest, and be maintained at their peak condition for smoking.
Humidors range from Igloo (registered trademark) coolers and other
inexpensive containers with humidification devices all the way to
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works of art that showcase the wood workers skills, and cost in the
ultiple thousands of dollars. Which one is best??? If the humidity
and temperature is controlled appropriately, either the budget version
or the "break the bank" version will perform equally well. The "break
the bank" version is best suited for ostentatious display of cigars
and cigar storage, while the budget version is perfectly fine for
those who do not want to put their cigar storage on display.
The one thing both extremes of price have in common is that they all
contain some kind of device to regulate the humidity inside the
storage container. These humidification devices have one goal in mind,
and that is to maintain the humidity in our humidor at a constant
value at a given temperature. These devices range in complexity from
low tech (a sponge soaked in water at the bottom of the humidor, brass
containers with a clay substance to hold moisture and release
moisture- ie, the Dunhill system), to devices that use blotting paper
to hold and release moisture. These devices low tech devices often
require the owner to adjust the humidification device to maintain the
desired humidification.
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Another device, and in my opinion one of the best, is the Credo System
(registered trademark). The Credo System comes in both a small model
(the Rondo) capable of handling 25 - 50 cigars, and the larger model,
the Precision 70 which is capable of handling 75 - 100 cigars.
Obviously, for larger storage requirements, multiple Credo units can
be used.
The beauty of the Credo System is that it is Self Regulating. All you
have to do is add distilled water to keep the device saturated, and it
will maintain a constant 70% relative humidity at 70 degrees F. This
is accomplished by the use of special "Credo Juice", which contains
both distilled water and a "tensio-active" agent. This tensio-active
agent releases moisture when the RH is too low, and absorbs moisture
when the RH is too high. It has been determined that the
"tensio-active" agent in the Credo units is nothing more or less than
propylene glycol, and the units come pre-charged with this agent. You
hen add distilled water until the unit is saturated with water, and
install in your storage. After several months, Credo recommends that
you "recharge" your unit with "Credo Juice" (which is for all intents
and purposes a 50-50 mix of propylene glycol), due to the fact that
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the tensio-active agent is slowly consumed when in use.
Many cigar smokers have began to make their own humidification devices
based on this information. Sponges are commonly used to hold the
propylene glycol and distilled water, but a better choice appears to
the green foam used by florists in flower arrangements (brand name
is OASIS). OASIS is available from your local florist, and often from
craft shops, and a large brick of this foam is enough to make many
umidifiers and can be purchased for a very affordable sum. I
recommend soaking the foam with propylene glycol, and then adding
distilled water until the foam will no longer accept anymore distilled
water. This is them placed (in an appropriate ventilated container)
into our storage container, and our cigars will be maintained in peak
condition until we are ready to smoke them.
Although humidity levels are almost always referred in terms of
Relative Humidity, the actual value that is important is the amount of
water vapor present in a given volume of air, known as Absolute
Humidity. As air will hold varying amounts of water vapor at different
temperatures, no discussion of humidification would be complete
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without a discussion of temperature and it's effect on absolute
humidity. Relative humidity is an easily measured value, that relates
the measured humidity to the maximum humidity that is possible at that
temperature. Thus, 70% RH at 70 degrees F is not the same as 70% RH at
80 degrees F and neither is the same as 70% RH at 60 degrees F.
Remember, we are aiming to maintain the same amount of water
(mgm/liter) around our cigars as seen at 70% RH at 70 degrees F (which
is 13.15 mmHg water vapor pressure).
So, to be able to know what is happening with our cigars at
temperatures other than 70 degrees F, we must use a table of adjusted
relative humidity values to make sure that our humidors keep our
igars in the peak of condition.
So the following holds true:
Temp Water Vapor Pressure Relative Humidity Required
for 100% saturated to equal 70% RH at 70 degrees (13.15mmHg)
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60 13.26 99.17%
61 13.73 95.78%
62 14.23 92.41%
63 14.74 89.21%
64 15.27 86.12%
6515.8183.18%
66 16.37 80.33%
67 16.95 77.58%
68 17.55 74.93%
6918.1772.37%
70 18.79 70.00%
71 19.45 67.61%
72 20.11 65.39%
73 20.81 63.19%
7421.5161.13%
75 22.25 59.10%
7623.0057.17%
77 23.78 55.30%
78 24.59 53.48%
7925.4051.77%
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As we can see, it is impossible to attain an absolute humidity level
that will keep our cigars from drying out at temperatures below 60
degrees F.
This observation will put to rest the fallacy that the refrigerator is
a good place to store cigars. Not only do we have to worry about our
premium cigars beginning to acquire the flavors from our left over
foods, but the cigars will dry out and become essentially unsmokable.
The freezer is an even worse place to store cigars. The humidity
becomes virtually zero, and the lost of moisture from our cigars will
accelerate to produce a dry as a bone smoke.
Take a look at the Creedo units and other Humidors & Accessories
available from Smokin Joes.
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CUBA, CUBAN CIGARS & TRAVEL
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Cuba - Consular Information Sheet September 8, 1994
Transmitted: 94-09-10 11:24:25 EDT
Country Description:
Cuba is a developing country under the communist rule of Fidel
Castro. The United States has no direct diplomatic relations
with Cuba.
Entry Requirements Travel/Transaction:
The Cuban Assets Control Regulations of the U.S. Treasury
Department require that persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction be
licensed to engage in any transactions related to travel to,
from and within Cuba. Transactions related to business travel
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are not granted a license. This restriction includes tourist or
business travel from or through a third country such as Mexico
or Canada.
Visitors who attempt to enter Cuba without the proper documentation
are subject to detention and arrest by the Cuban government.
Transactions are authorized by general license for U.S. and foreign
government officials, including representatives of international
organizations of which the United States is a member, traveling on
official business and journalists regularly employed by a news
reporting organization. The Treasury Department will consider specific
licenses on a case-by-case basis for humanitarian travel, including
cases of extreme hardship relating to close relatives,
telecommunications activities and travel in connection with
professional research. Additional information may be obtained by
contacting the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control at
the U.S. Department of the Treasury (202/622-2480). Failure to comply
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with these regulations could result in civil penalties and criminal
prosecution upon return to the United States.
Should a traveler receive a license, a passport and visa are required
for entry to Cuba. For current information of Cuban entry and customs
requirements, travelers may contact the Cuban Interests Section, an
office of the Cuban government located at 2630 and 2639 16th Street
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, tel: (202) 797-8518.
Entry and exit into Cuba is strictly controlled by Cuban authorities.
Attempts to enter or exit Cuba illegally, or to aid the illegal exit
f Cuban nationals are punishable by jail terms of up to 5 years.
Medical Facilities:
Medical care does not meet U.S. standards. Many U.S.
medications are unavailable. It is useful for travelers to Cuba
to bring with them any prescribed medicine which is for their
personal use. A copy of the prescription and a letter from the
physician explaining the need for prescription drugs will
facilitate entry into the country. U.S. medical insurance is
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not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental
medical insurance providing specific overseas coverage has
proved useful. Information on health matters can be obtained
from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information:
The continued deterioration in the Cuban economy has led to an
increase in crimes directed against foreigners. Foreigners are
prime targets for purse snatchings, pickpocketing and thefts
from hotel rooms, particularly at beaches, historic sites and
other attractions. For up-to-date information, contact the
American Citizens Services unit at the U.S. Interests Section
of the Swiss Embassy, located in Havana at Calzada between L&M,
Vedado; telephone 33-3550 through 33-3559.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to
the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S.
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citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip
Abroad" which provides useful information on guarding valuables and
protecting personal security while traveling abroad. Both this
pamphlet and "Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean" are available from
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington D.C. 20402.
Currency Regs (Cuba):
Since the Cuban government legalized the use of dollars in July
1993, U.S. dollars are accepted for all transactions.
Currency Regs (U.S.):
Only official government travelers traveling on official
business, including representatives of international
organizations of which the United States is a member, and
journalists may spend money on travel to Cuba without obtaining
special permission from the Treasury Department; such
expenditures may only be for travel-related expenses at a rate
not exceeding $100 per day. U.S. Treasury Department
regulations now prohibit remittances, including family
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remittances, without a specific license from the Office of
Foreign Assets Control. The only exception is the transfer of
up to $500 for travel expenses for a Cuban national who has
been granted an immigrant visa by the State Department. For
further information, travelers may contact the Office of
Foreign Assets Control.
redit Card Restrictions:
U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens are prohibited from
using credit cards in Cuba. U.S. credit card companies will not
accept vouchers from Cuba, and Cuban shops, hotels and other
places of business do not accept U.S. credit cards. Personal
checks drawn on U.S. banks may not be accepted in Cuba.
Travelers checks are sometimes acceptable, however.
Dual Nationality:
The government of Cuba considers all Cuban-born U.S. citizens
to be solely Cuban citizens. The Cuban government does not
recognize the right or obligation of the U.S. government to
protect dual U.S./Cuban citizens and has consistently denied
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U.S.consular officers the right to visit incarcerated dual
U.S./Cuban nationals to ascertain their welfare and proper
treatment under Cuban law. Dual U.S./s are
required by Cuban law to enter and depart Cuba using Cuban
passports. Using a Cuban passport for this purpose does not
jeopardize one's U.S. citizenship; however, such persons must
use their U.S. passports to enter and depart the U.S. and to
transit any countries en route. Dual U.S./Cuban nationals may
be subject to a range of restrictions and obligations,
including military service, in Cuba.
Restriction on Photography:
Photographing military or police installations or personnel, or
harbor, rail and airport facilities is forbidden.
rug Penalties:
U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which
hey are traveling. Penalties for the possession, use, and
dealing of illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders
can expect lengthy jail sentences. Those accused of
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drug-related and other crimes can expect lengthy legal
proceedings and delayed due process.
U.S. Representation/Registration:
The United States does not maintain an Embassy in Cuba. U.S.
citizens who travel to Cuba may contact and register with the
U.S. Interests Section of the Swiss Embassy, located in Havana
at Calzada between L&M, Vedado; telephone 33-3550 through
33-3559. There is no access to the U.S. Naval Base at
Guantanamo from within Cuba. U.S. citizens who register at the
U.S. Interests Section in Havana may obtain updated information
on travel and security within the country. Transportation and
communication within Cuba, including Havana, can be extremely
difficult.
Telephone service within Cuba and between Cuba and the United States
is poor. It may therefore be difficult for the U.S. Interests Section
in Havana to assist distressed U.S. citizens, should an emergency
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arise.
No. 94-215
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 to add
information concerning additional restrictions on travel to and
financial transactions with Cuba, entry requirements, crime
information, and currency regulations (Cuba).
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The following is provided by and copyright of Bacchus Data Service,
Compuserve Wine Forum, Cigar Section & reprinted with permission.
To find a definitive answer to our question of whether or not
possession or importation of Cuban cigars is legal in the US we asked
Hubey Plummer, one of our forum members who practices law, to
investigate the issue and here are his findings:
The following things are illegal and punishable by a fine of not more
than $50,000 or imprisonment for not more than 10 years or both.
Cuba, Cuban Cigars & Travel (p10
Purchase, importation, transportation or otherwise dealing with
merchandise outside the US if that merchandise is:
* 1. Of Cuban origin
* 2. Is or has been located in or transported through Cuba
* 3. Is made or derived in whole or in part from articles which are
the growth, produce or manufacture of Cuba.
A transaction between a US citizen within the US and his agent, home
office, branch, or correspondent outside the US is prohibited as if he
made the transaction.
Gifts of Cuban goods are equally illegal, whether acquired by US
citizens abroad or brought into the US by another to be given as gifts
within the US.
Clearly it is illegal to bring cigars made in Cuba and lawfully
exported to Canada into the US via Canada. It is equally clear that
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possession of Cuban cigars in the US is illegal.
I have NOT been able to find ANY cases in which a person was
prosecuted for this crime. I performed a LEXIS (computer legal
database) search and was rewarded with lots of cases about people
trying to get money out of Cuba, but not cigars. I expect that when
the issue comes up with customs, the person involved surrenders them
and that is the end of it, but that is a guess.
**I don't have any legal opinions.
Citations are to the Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 USC App 5(b) and
Volume 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 515.101 et. seq.
- The Cuban Asset Control Regulations.
To confirm that the interpretation of these laws were accurate, Hubey
called Customs to ask the question directly and here is what he
learned: "I just got off the phone with U.S. Customs. Absolutely NO!
uban cigars may not be brought into the US by US citizens or anyone
lse. He was very clear on this issue."
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Hubey Plummer has not rendered a legal opinion on this matter. He has
only provided us with his findings. You should seek counsel from your
attorney on this matter if you cannot interpret the above findings on
your own.
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NEW TO PLEASURE OF CIGARS?
The following are suggestions on selection and some general
information for those new to the cigar from some fellow cigar
aficionados.
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FROM: Ben Ricci /SL13/PA, 71331,3435
How a newbie might select a few smokes and some indications of what
makes a good cigar. Including the difference in color. (Natural &
Maduro), not the many other variations.
The best way to start with cigars in my opinion is to sample a variety
of different cigars. I always suggest starting with cigars like
Dunhills, Avos, Fuentes, and Macanudos. This way one will gain an
appreciation for construction quality and the reason it is important
to enjoying a good smoke.
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I would suggest starting with cigars using a Connecticut Shade
wrapper, like Dunhill's Tabaras, Avo's No. 2, or Macanudo's Hampton
Court. I suggest a Fuente. This provides a good experience to help in
wrapper comparison and flavors too.
A good smoke is even burning, easy drawing experience filled with
flavors one enjoys.
Firm construction provides a base for the tactile sensations of
holding the cigar between one's teeth or fingers. It also provides the
base for a proper draw. Draw is important because it determines how
easily the cigar flavors can be enjoyed. All cigars should be properly
humidified for maximum flavor reward. Either too dry or too moist
makes a cigar hard to taste. Too dry provides for a hotter and perhaps
spicier smoke than normal. Too moist makes the cigar's burning
qualities suffer.
One thing a new cigar smoker should do is smoke several of the more
popular named cigars first. This will give them an understanding of
how consistency can make or break a brand. It will also provide some
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repetition with certain cigar flavors.
Once the new smoker is acclimated to cigar quality, they should beg
to explore! Cigars range in color from green (claro) to almost black
(oscuro). Between these two poles are the bulk of today's most popular
cigars with EMS (English Market Selection) or Maduro wrappers. The
difference between EMS (or natural) and maduro wrappers is quite
interesting because one would generally assume that darker cigars are
stronger. This assumption is natural because logically, one would
parallel this to coffee or another similar experience they have
already had. This is not always true. Maduro wrappers are fermented
longer than natural wrappers and the basic difference is:
EMS (natural) Tan to medium brown in color. Typically shade grown
under cheese cloth to provide for a very consistent and smooth
appearance. The most common type of EMS wrapper is the Connecticut
Shade wrapper grown in the United States, in Connecticut.
Maduro (reddish brown to almost black) Typically is not shade grown
and has a rougher texture. Appearance wise, maduros usually appear
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drier and more rustic than there shade grown EMS counterparts. Today's
premium maduros are usually blended with Connecticut Broadleaf
wrappers.
EMS wrappers are generally lighter bodied, smooth and provide a
multitude of flavors for the smoker to enjoy. One will detect som
sweetness among light to medium tobacco flavors. A good EMS cigar will
not be too bitter or acrid. It should leave a pleasant aftertaste in
one's mouth.
Maduro wrappers are generally medium to full bodied smokes. Maduro has
a flavor which can range from sweet to bitter too. Maduros when
properly aged are quite smooth and do not seem stronger than their
natural wrapper counterparts, but more flavorful. Again, one should
expect a good maduro to not be too bitter or acrid with a pleasant
ftertaste.
Either wrapper can provide a one dimensional smoking experience: a
cigar which essentially has one prominent flavor throughout the
experience or complex, a cigar which provides a multitude of flavors
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uring the smoking experience. This is determined by how the cigar
maker blends the wrapper, binder and filler tobaccos within the given
cigar.
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Places you can go and information and friends you can reach with your
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The following information has been supplied to Smokin Joes for
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consider joining the good folks of the Bacchus Wine Forum on
Compuserve Information Service. This group was the first organized
special interest area on the information networks for tobacco lovers
and have been sharing factual contributions for several years. Our
"smoking room" is not only well ventilated, but a safe place where
people who choose to enjoy good tobacco products can talk about them
in a friendly and intelligent manner akin to the enjoyment of the fine
beverages that we discuss elsewhere in the forum, and that while
tobacco issues can certainly get a thorough, er, airing here, we're at
pains to keep the issues of politics and connoisseurship separate. The
Cigars/Pipes section of the Bacchus Wine Forum hosts Blind Cigar
Tastings (BCT's), On-line Smokers, and features PCCA Digest a weekly
newsletter written by Robert Hamlin. In addition, there are over 150
library files on all topics of interest to the tobacco connoisseur.
Many industry notables have contributed information to the
igars/Pipes section of the Bacchus Wine Forum (directly and
indirectly). They include:
* Robert t Hamlin(PCCA)
* Mike Butera (Butera Pipes)
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* Richard Di Meola (Consolidated Cigar)
* Gordon Mott (Cigar Aficionado)
* JM Boswell (Boswell Pipes)
* J.D. Jenkins (SMOKIN' JOES)
* Brian Dewey (Lane Limited)
* Lew Rothman (JR Cigar)
* Craig Nelson (Cigar of the Month Club)
* Brian Hurst (Club Connoisseur)
* Jack Ehrmantraut (Edward's)
* Sid Gottlieb (Cigar Club International)
and others. The Bacchus Wine Forum is a comfortable place to exchange
information regarding tobacco and it has developed a significant
membership of regular participants who have become good friends and
electronic smoking buddies over the years.
To find the Bacchus Wine Forum on Compuserve:
CompuServe subscribers GO:WINEFORUMthen set your forum options to
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Here we discuss all aspects of our "hobby". It is a free-for-all of
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and of course, much talk on particular brands and readers
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deal of discussion of fine smokes not available in the US (such as
ubans).
Are you traveling? Ask our readers about smoke shops near your
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destination. Trying a new brand? Tell us what you think, and ask our
readers their opinions! Building a Humidor? Get advise from laymen and
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The Pipes Digest mailgroup provides a forum for discussing the
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pipes, quality cigarettes, pipe making and carving, snuff, collectible
bacciana, publications, and related topics. The mailgroup is lightly
moderated to prevent flame (except for the purpose of lighting up. :-)
The Digest was created in 1988, in response to Elias Mazur's
([email protected]) attempt to create a "rec.pipes" Usenet newsgroup.
This attempt met with widespread flamage from antismokers. The
moderator, who was also at the time experiencing problems with an anti
roommate, saw a need for a civilized forum where moderate enjoyers of
fine tobacco could meet and discuss their hobby. And so was the Digest
born...
The membership of the Digest, as of this writing (February 2, 1995)
stands at 800 members, distributed around the world, but mostly
centered in the U.S.A.
The Digest is not a listserv; every piece of mail is read by a human
being (or the moderator. :-) Distribution of the Digest is irregular,
but tends to happen about once a week. The Digests are currently about
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60 kilobytes long, but their length varies with the amount of
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The moderator reserves the right to edit or omit submissions, but
tries to do so with a light touch. :-)
Resources:
e Digest maintains a Resource Guide which contains lists of
smokeshops, mail-order places, clubs, other net resources, etc. Check
there for useful information, and feel free to add your favorite!
There Digest also maintains a FAQ and a "How To" guide for new pipe
smokers. Material from subscribers, including a Humidor FAQ and a
Cigar List are available, but are not maintained by the Digest.
Back issues and most of the resource material are available on the
World-Wide Web and by plain FTP:
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accessing either of these sites, please contact the site maintainer.
Thanks to Steve and Richard for their help!
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The Digest welcomes discussion of cigars, quality cigarettes, snuff,
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lot of cigar discussion (despite the name.) Feel free!
And see the "Resources" section for info about cigar-related
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Yucky policy stuff on flame and harassment:
One thing I've discovered is that everyone who smokes pipes, does so
for the pleasure and peace it brings. (Ever see a Pipe-enders clinic?)
I'd like everyone to feel as if they can smoke and chat among friends
here, just as if you were at home (or maybe in a more peaceful place
:- 9. So, to that end, antismoking rhetoric will be /dev/nulled, and
flames are to be used only for the purpose of lighting up. 'Nuff said?
So far, we've had few problems in that regard, though. Knock wood!
(Unless it's briar :-)
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PIPE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Pipes Digest "how-to" guide and Frequently Asked Questions
The following is provided by Steve Masticola of the Pipe Digest.
If you smoke a pipe or if you are considering pipes then I suggest
you sign up to the Pipe Digest. Contact Steve with questions.
Steve may be reached via email at [email protected]
Subject: Pipe initialization and maintenance
There's really no big deal to lighting a pipe; it just takes some
practice. First, get yourself a quality pipe and some good tobacco. I
like Petersons and GBDs; they're usually a good buy. Avoid pipes with
lacquer finishes, or with a lot of "fills" (putty applied to smooth
over surface defects). Rough-surfaced pipes are fine, though, and
usually cost a little less (and smoke cooler). You should plan on
spending $30-50 for a decent pipe; smoke shops are usually willing to
bargain on price, and often have sales. Look them over and buy the
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one you like best; it's largely a matter of personal preference.
Amphora Regular, or a similar mild non-aromatic or light aromatic
Burley/Virginia blend, would be a reasonable tobak for a beginner.
Keep the package tightly sealed to keep it fresh. Experiment with
tobaccos until you find what you like. It helps to get a tobacco that
your wife or girlfriend likes, so get her input. If she doesn't like
pipes at all, get a new one of those, too. :-)
Also get a package of cleaners, a bottle of pipe sweetener, a LOT of
wooden matches :-), and a pipe tool with tamper, reamer, and scraper.
I have a neat little one made by GBD; it looks like a silhouette of a
pipe, and has wooden sides. It cost me about $12.
Now, to the matter of lighting. Pack the tobacco a bit at a time,
perhaps 1/3 of the bowl. You want to have it slightly springy, neither
loose nor tight. It should be easy to draw through. Use the reamer to
loosen it if it's too tight.
Light a match and hold it horizontally until the match completely
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catches fire. Then hold it horizontally over the bowl, puffing and
moving the match in a circular motion over the tobacco until it is
alight. Avoid burning the edge of the bowl when you light up. After a
little while, the tobacco may go out. If so, tamp it down a little and
re-light. If there's a lot of ash in the bowl, empty it out without
knocking the pipe, then tamp and re-light.
You may find the pipe getting a little juicy as you smoke. To avoid
this, try to keep your mouth dry as you smoke, and avoid swallowing.
If it does get juicy, run a cleaner down it to clear it out. However,
don't take the stem off the pipe while it's still hot, as this will
eventually cause the stem to get loose. (You can, however, take a
military-type push stem off a hot pipe; many Petersons and Savinellis
have this feature.)
Try to puff rhythmically. If the pipe gets too hot, or if your tongue
gets "bitten", slow down, or lay the pipe down and let it cool awhile
if necessary. If the pipe goes out a lot, speed up. Before too long
you'll find a good rhythm.
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Try to smoke your pipe all the way down, as long as it's pleasant.
This helps build up an even layer of "cake" (carbon) inside the bowl.
When you're done, clean all the dottle (ashes and unburned tobacco)
out of the bowl with the reamer. Avoid banging your pipe on the
ashtray, as this can make dents in the pipe. Put a cleaner in the
(cool) pipe until the next time you smoke it, to absorb any leftover
juice and help keep it clean.
"Break-in" refers to the initial carbonization of the bowl. Many
pipes now come with pre-carbonized bowls and require no break-in. I'd
recommend such a pipe for a beginner. However, it's desirable to
maintain a 1-2 millimeter layer of cake for a cool, even smoke.
If your pipe smokes sour or gurgles, if there's a lot of goo inside
the stem, or if the cake is very thick, it's time for a cleaning. This
usually will have to be done every 5-10 smokes. First, use the knife
blade of the pipe tool to scrape the cake to the proper thickness.
Then use the reamer to get any heavy goo out of the wood part of the
air hole of the stummel (the wood part of the pipe). Dip a cleaner in
the pipe sweetener, and run it through the stem; repeat with fresh
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cleaners until they come out clean. Repeat with the stummel air hole;
be careful not to get any cleaner on the outside of the pipe, as this
harms the finish. After cleaning, let the pipe rest a few hours before
smoking it again, to give the sweetener a chance to dry out.
If you like smoking a pipe, why not get another? Or several? Most pipe
smokers have some kind of a collection, since we like variety, and
because pipes smoke better if they're given time to rest between
smokes. I have about 25, but I've been building my collection for
about 15 years. Make sure you've gotten to know the last pipe before
you buy the next one, so you don't wind up with a lot of new, unsmoked
pipes. It's OK to make mistakes; hardly anyone likes every pipe they
buy.
Lastly, enjoy! Don't smoke if you don't feel like it. It should be a
pleasurable pastime.
Perhaps (undoubtedly!) our other members will have things to add to
this. There are a million ways to smoke a pipe, all of them right. :-)
Let us know how it's going.
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Until next time, then,
Smoke in peace,
Steve.
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From: [email protected] (Elias Mazur)
Subject: Types of tobaccos.
Dear pipe smokers fellows:
After smoking a bowl of Dunhill Night Cap in a recently acquired
Italian pipe, there was nothing left for me to do except to sit by the
terminal and give a small contribution to our mailgroup.
In a recent mail exchange with Steve, and after noticing the interest
of some of the members of the group about different types of tobaccos
and their properties, I am sending a brief glossary of the most common
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types of tobaccos available. Most of the information was taken from the
book of Richard Hacker, The Ultimate Pipe Book, but I'll try to give my
own impressions about the tobaccos I've tried myself.
Virginia: grown mostly in North and South Carolina (not in Virginia as
one might expect), it is a commonly bright yellow tobacco, being that
the reason why they are referred to as 'Bright', although dark Virginia
does exist. Bright Virginia has a pleasantly sweet, woodsy taste,
making it very popular in blended tobaccos. Used in moderation provides
a superb flavor to almost any blend. Be careful, though, for too much
Virginia will tend to burn 'hot'. I know of two blends of pure
Virginia: one is the Dunhill Virginia blend, which is more of an
English oriented taste, for obvious reasons (it is a Dunhill), and the
other is the MacBaren Virginia #1, which I just bought a tin can last
week. It is a long matured tobacco, with a very distinctive and
original taste.
Burley:
light yellowish green to yellow-brown in color, it is a extremely light
tobacco. It has almost no taste itself, but absorbs the flavorings
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added to aromatic tobacco. Very popular for that reason. MacBaren has a
blend called Burley; I haven't tried, but will soon.
Latakia: grown in northern Syria, this oriental tobacco is usually very
expensive. It is dark brown, almost black in color. Latakia produces a
very rich, heavy taste, and is usually found in most quality English
mixtures (which I favor unconditionally). I usually buy pure Latakia to
mix with other tobaccos, like Half-and-Half, which is half Virginia and
half Burley. I liked the mixture and hope that some pipe smokers
fellows will try it too.
Perique:
very rare, slow burning, strong-tasting, it is only grown in a small
area of Louisiana. This the opposite of Burley. Should never be smoked
by itself, or we will probably loose one member of our mailgroup. When
mixed with skills, it produces a very distinctive taste. Dunhill has
one mixture called 'Elizabethan Mixture', which contains a bit of
perique. I've tried it and encourage those who like English mixtures,
or those willing to try, to do so.
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Maryland:
grown in Maryland, it is of rich brown color, and is used with the same
purpose as of Burley. I never tried this kind of tobacco. If someone
did, please let us know about it.
Turkish:
it is a broad classification of a variety of tobaccos that are actually
grown in Greece. It is of good quality and burns evenly. They are
rarely used in pipes, but can be found in some of the more exotic
blends. I once bought a blend called Turkish from a store in Boston at
Harvard square (I forgot the name, but it is a quite famous pipe
store), and really enjoyed it. I think I will have to plan a trip to
Boston to get more of that superb blend.
Cavendish: a generic term for tobacco that have been flavored with some
kind of external flavor, such as sugar, maple or rum, and then heated
and pressed in recurring cycles. There are a dozen different types of
Cavendish. I don't know much about the history of Cavendish, but
(please correct me if I'm wrong), Cavendish was an English admiral that
during his trips used to mix his tobacco with rum in the ship. The
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best Cavendish in my opinion is the dutch blend Amphora red pouch
(there is also blue and green cans and pouch). I have tried a number
of different Cavendish, but lately I've been favoring English blends.
Well, I hope that this will help some of our pipe smokers fellows in
the group. I have been smoking pipe for over 7 years and the suggestion
I have as long as tobacco is concerned is: try them. This is the best
way of really knowing about them. And if you don't like one particular
blend, try it again years from now. You might be surprise.
Have all a pleasant and peaceful smoke. (with good tobacco, of course)
Elias Mazur.
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PIPE: Narrow tube of clay, wood, etc. with bowl at one end for
drawing in
smoke of tobacco. - Oxford English Dictionary
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PIPE TYPES
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BRIAR: This is the closely-grained burl joint between the stem and
roots of the White Heath, a tree found on the hillsides of mainly
Mediterranean countries. Underground, this burl protects the briar
wood, which is tough, close grained, porous, and nearly impervious to
heat. Good briar is hard to find. The larger shrubs take a long time to
mature...and the older the shrub the better the briar and thus your
pipe. The most suitable root may be 80 to 100 years old, and the finest
pipe briar may be from a shrub over 200 years old... aged and mellowed
by time.
MEERSCHAUM: A German word meaning literally, "sea-foam," alluding to
the belief that it was the compressed whitecaps of waves. Meerschaum is
a mineral - hydrous silicate of magnesium - one of the most porous
substances found in nature. Composed of the fossilized shells of tiny
sea creatures that fell to the ocean floor millions of years ago,
meerschaum is found in red clay deposits. Meerschaum deposits of the
highest quality are found only in one place in the world - Eskishehir,
in central Turkey.
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AFRICAN BLOCK MEERSCHAUM comes from Tanzania, Africa and is usually
stained in varying shades of brown, black and yellow.
MISSOURI MEERSCHAUM: The All-American Corncob pipe. It is a length of
hollowed-out corncob, usually from a special hybrid variety of corn,
with a straight wooden stem and, sometimes, a inexpensive plastic
mouthpiece. Some veteran pipe smokers buy corncobs by the dozens,
smoke one until it burns out or goes sour, then throw it away and ligh
up another. (If a youngster uses yours to blow soap bubbles, buy
another.)
CALABASH: A South African gourd similar to a squash grown specifically
for use in pipes. The shape is determined as the gourd grows by placing
small blocks under the stem, forcing it into a gentle curve. The mature
gourd is cut and dried, then fitted with a cork gasket to receive a
meerschaum bowl.
The finished pipe offers one of the coolest, driest smokes available.
Immortalized by Sherlock Holmes and in Jimmy Durante's signature line -
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"Good night Mrs. Calabash - wherever you are."
CLAY PIPE: Clay or pottery pipes were very popular in England and in
Europe before the discovery of briar. In London coffee houses and
clubs, long-stemmed "Church wardens" and "London Straws" were
universally accepted. The finest clay for pipes is said to be found in
Devon, England.
HOOKAH: Also known as a WATER-PIPE or occasionally HUBBLY-BUBBLY. The
Turkish hookah filters the pipe smoke through water (or booz) for
extra coolness. Many styles of hookah exist including those with
multiple mouth pieces so that several may enjoy the tobacco (or
hashish) simultaneously.
The tobacco used in the hookah is usually dried whole leaf, soaked and
crumbled, or canned, mixed with various herbs and flavors. The very
moist tobacco is heaped into the bowl and covered with a small charcoal
fire.
OPIUM PIPE: An Oriental water-pipe, normally made of brass with a very
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tiny bowl used for smoking opium. Opium pipes are frequently seen with
12 or 18 inch long stems and fancy braiding.
CAST IRON: Normally used to carry natural gas.
PIPE PARTS:
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BOWL: The part of the pipe that holds the tobacco.
HEEL: The base of the inside of the pipe bowl.
SHANK: The part of the pipe that joins the bowl and the stem.
STEM: The part that connects the shank with the bit.
Examine it carefully. Its quality, finish and fit will reveal the
maker's carelessness or attention to detail.
BIT: The part of the pipe stem that fits in the mouth. Also called the
MOUTHPIECE.
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BITE-PROOF STEM: A bit designed with a solid center portion at the
mouth to prevent the "canine" tooth from punching a hole in it as
readily as is done in a standard bit.
AMBEROID STEM: A fusion of Bakelite and pure amber - usually used with
meerschaum pipes.
BAKELITE STEM: Trade name for a synthetic resin widely used for
lacquers and varnishes and as a plastic. A common material used for
the stem, especially of mass produced pipes. An alternative to
vulcanite.
AMBER: brittle, feels like glass to the teeth - Usually used with
meerschaum pipes.
VULCANITE: A dark-colored variety of India rubber that has been
subjected to vulcanization : also called "hard rubber." A common
material used for the stem, especially of mass produced pipes.
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LUCITE: Trade name for a plastic. A common material used for the stem,
especially of mass produced pipes.
HORN STEM: Animal horn - often found on inferior meerschaum pipes
BONE STEM: Animal bone - often found on inferior meerschaum pipes
PIPE ACCESSORIES:
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PIPE CLEANERS: Indispensable - two types - "soft and fluffy" to dry up
moisture or "thin and wiry" to dig out deposits.
LIQUID PIPE CLEANERS: Also called PIPE SWEETENERS, dissolve the gum and
tar while leaving a fresh aroma in the bowl, stem and mouthpiece.
Frequently featured in the "Dennis the Menace" comic strip.
SMOKERS COMPANION: Also called MULTI-PURPOSE PIPE TOOL, a spoon, a
pick, and a tamper in a metal holder. Usually built like a pocket
knife, often accompanied by a "knife blade reamer."
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PIPE REAMER: A tool for smoothing out the "cake" and trimming it down
to a desired size. Reamers come in a variety of shapes & designs.
PIPE RACK: A storage place for your pipes. To most enjoy pipe smoking
one needs several pipes to accommodate one's moods and activities.
HUMIDOR: A thing in which to store tobacco. Ideally - cheap and air-
tight (try Tupperware) - one places fresh tobacco in it and once
sealed, it will maintain the tobacco in a smokable consistency
indefinitely. A major alternate use of a humidor is the "re-moistening"
of dried out tobacco. For this action one adds a source of moisture to
the tobacco in the humidor
before sealing.
PIPE TERMS:
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CAKE: A small layer of protective carbon allowed to form and remain in
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the bowl of a briar pipe. The cake protects the briar from burning but
too much cake can split the pipe by causing uneven heating of the bowl.
DOTTLE: Unburned tobacco left in the heel of a pipe.
TONGUE BITE: Irritation of the tongue, usually caused by smoking
tobacco that is too wet, or by puffing too hard.
MYOB: Acronym for "mind your own business." Suggested rejoinder to
nasty antismokers who bother you for no conceivable reason.
PIPE FINISHES:
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SANDBLAST: A finishing technique which leaves a rough surface.
FILLS: Places where a wood filler has been used to smooth over surface
defects. Generally regarded as lessening the pipe's value.
CARNAUBA WAX: A very hard wax, used to give pipes their finish.
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STRAIGHT GRAIN: Refers to the wood grain in the briar.
BIRDSEYES: Small circles in the wood grain.
PIPE STYLES:
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APPLE: A pipe with a rounded bowl, in the shape of an apple.
BENT: A curved stem pipe.
BILLIARD: A common shape. Straight stem, slightly rounded vertical
bowl.
BULLDOG: A pipe with a round bowl and a pointed heel and shank.
CANADIAN: An unbent pipe with a long shank and a straight vertical
bowl.
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CHURCH-WARDEN: A pipe with an extremely long stem.
DUBLIN: An Irish style, shaped after the clay pipe. Straight shank,
bowl leans forward slightly.
FREEHAND: Also known as DANISH FREEHAND. An asymmetric, one-of-a-kind
shape.
OOM PAUL: A large-boweled bent stemmed pipe name for the Boer leader
who smoked this variety.
POKER: A cylindrical bowl and stem, without bend.
PRINCE: A squat, rounded bowl and a stem bent near the mouthpiece.
WOODSTOCK: The same as a DUBLIN with a slightly curved stem.
TOBACCO:
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TOBACCO: A member of the plant family "Solanaceae" which also includes
tomato and potato plants. Around 40 kinds of tobacco exist.
QUALITY: Tobacco is graded by leaf type and quality. There are five
grades - choice, fine, good, fair, and low. These are set by the
tobacco's uniformity, texture, age, oil, body, coloring, etc.
NICOTIANA: The botanical name for tobacco after Jean Nicot who
introduced tobacco into Europe around 1560.
RALEIGH, SIR WALTER: He popularized smoking at Queen Elizabeth's court
around the mid 16th century and was believed to be the first to smoke a
pipe in England.
TOBAGO: Columbus discovered it in 1498, and according to legend, named
it after the shape of a Carib pipe smoked on the island.
Tobacco Cuts:
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FLAKE CUT: Tobacco packaged as large, flat flakes. Must be rubbed
out to separate the flakes.
RIBBON CUT: Tobacco cut into long, thin ribbons, though not as long or
as fine as SHAG.
CUBE CUT: Tobacco chopped into small square pieces.
SHAG: Tobacco which has been shredded very finely. Renowned as the
type of preference for Sherlock Holmes; at that time, shag was
considered an inferior grade.
RUBBING OUT: Separating tobacco pieces prior to smoking, by rubbing in
the palm of the hand. Must be done with FLAKE or PLUG cut tobaccos.
Basic blending tobaccos:
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VIRGINIA - red / black / lemon / orange / orange-red
The mildest of all blending tobaccos has the highest natural sugar
content. Used in virtually all blends as it is a good burner and aids
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in lighting. It imparts a light sweet taste when used in moderation
BRIGHT - From the Carolinas
BURLEY - "white Burley" - a natural tobacco taste with a soft
character that will never "bite."
CAVENDISH - Cavendish is a process of curing and a method of cutting
tobacco leaf; the term does not refer to a tobacco, but a type of
manufacturing process. The processing and the cut are used to bring out
the natural sweet taste that is a characteristic of Virginia tobacco.
This process will create a tobacco very light in taste, quite mild and
easy to pack. Black - Traditional Navy Cavendish, aged naturally with
dark Jamaican rum .
"Taste" tobaccos:
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PERIQUE - From Louisiana
Havana - From Cuba
Yenidji -
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Oriental "spice" tobaccos:
LATAKIASyria/Cyprus (richly smoked and fermented)
Latakia was "discovered" when a bumper crop resulted in surplus, and
the excess tobacco was stored in the rafters. The village farmers
traditionally used camel dung (or other dung, I suspect) as a source
of fuel, and the smoke cured tobacco was revealed the following season.
Today, Latakia is smoked over a smoldering fire of aromatic herbs. The
camel no longer has to process the herbs first!
DUBEC - From Turkey
XANTHI - From Macedonia
KOMOTINI- From Macedonia
DRAMA - From Macedonia
SERRES - From Macedonia
SAMSUN - From the southern coast of the black seas
IZMIR Western Turkey
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Pipe Initialization And Maintenance
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There's really no big deal to lighting a pipe; it just takes some
practice. First, get yourself a quality pipe and some good tobacco. I
like Petersons and GBDs; they're usually a good buy. Avoid pipes with
lacquer finishes, or with a lot of "fills" (putty applied to smooth
over surface defects). Rough-surfaced pipes are fine, though, and
usually cost a little less (and smoke cooler). You should plan on
spending $30-50 for a decent pipe; smoke shops are usually willing to
bargain on price, and often have sales. Look them over and buy the
one you like best; it's largely a matter of personal preference.
Amphora Regular, or a similar mild non-aromatic or light aromatic
Burley/Virginia blend, would be a reasonable tobak for a beginner.
Keep the package tightly sealed to keep it fresh. Experiment with
tobaccos until you find what you like. It helps to get a tobacco that
your wife or girlfriend likes, so get her input. If she doesn't like
pipes at all, get a new one of those, too. :-)
Also get a package of cleaners, a bottle of pipe sweetner, a LOT of
wooden matches :-), and a pipe tool with tamper, reamer, and scraper.
I have a neat little one made by GBD; it looks like a silhouette of a
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pipe, and has wooden sides. It cost me about $12.
Now, to the matter of lighting. Pack the tobacco a bit at a time,
perhaps 1/3 of the bowl. You want to have it slightly springy, neither
loose nor tight. It should be easy to draw through. Use the reamer to
loosen it if it's too tight.
Light a match and hold it horizontally until the match completely
catches fire. Then hold it horizontally over the bowl, puffing and
moving the match in a circular motion over the tobacco until it is
alight. Avoid burning the edge of the bowl when you light up. After a
little while, the tobacco may go out. If so, tamp it down a little and
re-light. If there's a lot of ash in the bowl, empty it out without
knocking the pipe, then tamp and re-light.
You may find the pipe getting a little juicy as you smoke. To avoid
this, try to keep your mouth dry as you smoke, and avoid swallowing.
If it does get juicy, run a cleaner down it to clear it out. However,
don't take the stem off the pipe while it's still hot, as this will
eventually cause the stem to get loose. (You can, however, take a
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military-type push stem off a hot pipe; many Petersons and Savinellis
have this feature.)
Try to puff rhythmically. If the pipe gets too hot, or if your tongue
gets "bitten", slow down, or lay the pipe down and let it cool awhile
if necessary. If the pipe goes out a lot, speed up. Before too long
you'll find a good rhythm.
Try to smoke your pipe all the way down, as long as it's pleasant.
This helps build up an even layer of "cake" (carbon) inside the bowl.
When you're done, clean all the dottle (ashes and unburned tobacco)
out of the bowl with the reamer. Avoid banging your pipe on the
ashtray, as this can make dents in the pipe. Put a cleaner in the
(cool) pipe until the next time you smoke it, to absorb any leftover
juice and help keep it clean.
"Break-in" refers to the initial carbonization of the bowl. Many
pipes now come with pre-carbonized bowls and require no break-in. I'd
recommend such a pipe for a beginner. However, it's desirable to
maintain a 1-2 millimeter layer of cake for a cool, even smoke.
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If your pipe smokes sour or gurgles, if there's a lot of goo inside
the stem, or if the cake is very thick, it's time for a cleaning. This
usually will have to be done every 5-10 smokes. First, use the knife
blade of the pipe tool to scrape the cake to the proper thickness.
Then use the reamer to get any heavy goo out of the wood part of the
air hole of the stummel (the wood part of the pipe). Dip a cleaner in
the pipe sweetner, and run it through the stem; repeat with fresh
cleaners until they come out clean. Repeat with the stummel air hole;
be careful not to get any cleaner on the outside of the pipe, as this
harms the finish. After cleaning, let the pipe rest a few hours before
smoking it again, to give the sweetner a chance to dry out.
If you like smoking a pipe, why not get another? Or several? Most pipe
smokers have some kind of a collection, since we like variety, and
because pipes smoke better if they're given time to rest between
smokes. I have about 25, but I've been building my collection for
about 15 years. Make sure you've gotten to know the last pipe before
you buy the next one, so you don't wind up with a lot of new, unsmoked
pipes. It's OK to make mistakes; hardly anyone likes every pipe they
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buy.
Lastly, enjoy! Don't smoke if you don't feel like it. It should be a
pleasurable pastime.
Perhaps (undoubtedly!) our other members will have things to add to
this. There are a million ways to smoke a pipe, all of them right. :-)
Let us know how it's going.
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From a brochure entitled "Why buy Meerschaum" - C.A.O Meerschaums -
1985
WHY BUY MEERSCHAUM?
Simply put, because it affords a unique smoking experience. Meerschaum
is the most flavorful and beautiful pipe you can own. Meerschaum - one
on the most porous substances found in nature - acts as a filter,
absorbs tobacco tars and nicotine, and yields a most satisfying smoke.
Meerschaum smokes cool and dry with a flavor unrivaled by another pipe.
As it ages, meerschaum colors a rich honey-brown, improving both in
appearance and taste.
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Meerschaum Pipes - with a minimum of proper care - will last for a
lifetime. They will not burn out as briars do.
A CAO meerschaum is an investment in smoking pleasure
ENJOY THE ARISTOCRAT OF PIPES.
As beautiful as meerschaum is to the eye, its true beauty must be
experienced.
A meerschaum is made to smoke.
Hold it. Enjoy its light weight and silky feel, its distinctive taste,
its ripening to a mellow golden-brown.
Justly deserving its reputation as the "aristocrat" of pipes, the
mis not meant for the connoisseur alone. All pipe smokers can
appreciate the unique pleasure of meerschaum.
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MEERSCHAUM - A GIFT FROM THE SEA.
"Meerschaum" is a German word meaning literally, "sea-foam," alluding
to the belief that it was the compressed whitecaps of waves. Meerschaum
is a mineral - hydrous silicate of magnesium - of organic origin.
Composed of the fossilized shells of tiny sea creatures that fell to
the ocean floor millions of years ago, meerschaum is found in red clay
deposits. The average size of the meerschaum blocks extracted from the
clay is about the size of a grapefruit.
THE JEWEL OF ESKISHEHIR
Meerschaum deposits of the highest quality are found only in one place
in the world - in the small city of Eskishehir in central turkey. And
here the deposits are confined to an are of only 4 square miles.
Mined with hand tools, and by men trained in this singular family
tradition, meerschaum is excavated at depths ranging from 200 to 300
feet.
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The miners wash the raw meerschaum lumps and sort them into 5
categories according to quality. Each of these 5 categories is further
divided into 12 qualities according to size, color porosity and
homogeneity of the mineral."
"The BLOCK-MEERSCHAUM - not to be confused with pressed meerschaum - is
shipped to the manufacturer. And only the purest 10% of this block
meerschaum is judged suitable for CAO pipes.
CRAFTING THE WORLD'S FINEST PIPES
Nearly 300 years ago, the first meerschaum pipe was carved by hand. And
today, these unique pipes are still carved by hand.
The carver, a craftsman of unique ability and long experience, examines
each piece of meerschaum, calculating the lines of cleavage along which
it should be split. The split block-meerschaum is soaked in water for
15-30 minutes until the material achieves a cheese-like consistency.
Working with the softened material, the carver determines the rough
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shape of the pipe before the bowl and draft hole are bored. Like all
fine hand-crafted articles, no two meerschaums are alike.
The carved meerschaum goes into a kiln at high temperature, a process
that removes all moisture from the mineral. The shank is threaded and
fitted with a stem.
After meticulous polishing with the finest grade abrasives, the
meerschaum is ready for waxing. Though there are many different wax
formulas, beeswax alone yields the rich coloring associated with the
finest Meerschaums. Melted and then bleached, the beeswax is ready to
receive the pipe itself. The subtle differences in color and tone
among CAO pipes are intentional, achieve ed by careful dipping of the
pipes a specific number of times.
Finally, the slightest imperfection detected in the finished pipe means
that it cannot wear the CAO name. The quality of each CAO meerschaum is
thus insured.
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS FOR CAO MEERSCHAUM SMOKERS.
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DON'T be afraid to handle or hold your meerschaum with clean hands.
Remember, you purchased a meerschaum primarily for your smoking
pleasure. The "Added" pleasure you derive from a meerschaum is
watching it color as you smoke it.
The conventional wisdom on this topic is that handling a meerschaum
while warm removes the beeswax coating on the pipe, which highlights
its coloring. While this is true, only the purist - the smoker far more
concerned with the look of his pipe than his own smoking pleasure -
need worry about it. Besides, you can replace the wax coating removed
by handling very simply with CAO's Meerschaum Antiquing Compound.
DO take care when removing the stem of your CAO meerschaum by pulling
it and twisting it CLOCKWISE while supporting the shank with the
fingers. Replace the stem by pushing it and twisting it CLOCKWISE
also. A little care here will be repaid through a lifetime of smoking
pleasure.
DON'T tap your CAO meerschaum against a hard surface. If you tap it in
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your palm, be sure to support the shank firmly with your hand. This is
sound advice for briar pipe smokers also.
DON'T worry about "breaking in" your CAO meerschaum. Meerschaum pipes,
unlike briars, do not burn and hence need not be protected by a carbon
"cake" inside the bowl.
DO clean the cake or reside inside the bowl of you meerschaum. Use a
sharp-edged, blunt-ended tool. Avoid digging into the heel of the pipe
when cleaning the graft hole by not allowing the pipe cleaner to extend
too far into the bowl. [The meerschaum is WET and SOFT in the heel
immediately after a smoke. - whm.]
Smoke your favorite blend in your CAO meerschaum. Each pipe will color
differently. However this process depend on how often you smoke, not on
what tobacco you smoke.
Your CAO meerschaum dealer will be pleased to answer any further
questions you may have about our pipes. Be sure to ask about CAO's
complete line of meerschaum accessories.
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Remember also who smokes CAO meerschaums: presidents, statesmen,
doctors and businessmen - people in all professions, all lines of work
- and you.
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Bill Thacker's
Celebrated Guide to
Tobacco Culture
- or -
Everything I Needed To Know
I Learned in the Terbacky Garden
From Pipes Digest #23 (August 27, 1989):
From: [email protected]
Subject: Volume of articles
Our Most Aromatic Highness writes:
> I never expected a huge volume of messages, for a variety of reasons.
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> First off, we're a small group (about 20-30 members, not counting the
> digest echo into arpanet). It's not likely to get huge; I forget the
> percentage of people who smoke pipes, but it's something like 5%, and
> far fewer of us make a hobby out of pipes. We're never going to have
> the volume of soc.singles (not that we should!)
A good point; and I would suggest that even some of "us" aren't
quite true hobbyists. Myself, for example.
As an analogy, consider wine. Many people drink it; a fraction of
those really bother to learn about what they're drinking, enough to
know a few good vintages, possibly build up a small wine cellar, know
what wines to serve when, etc. To translate this into pipe terms, I'd
say, would include knowledge of technical matters (for example, how
pipes are made; hand- vs. machine-carved, pits and fills, finishes,
etc.), tobacco lore (how it's grown, cured, flavored, blended),
history, etc. On that basis, I personally don't qualify as a
"hobbyist", though I'm slowly becoming one, thanks largely to this
group.
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BTW, I do enjoy receiving the digests on Mondays. Anything is better
than getting down to work that morning... 8-)
Subject: Tobacco Roots
There's one area of smoking I *do* know something about, and that's
tobacco growing. Now, I don't know a *lot*, but I'll bet others in
this group can fill in the gaps.
My grandparents used to raise a bit of tobacco on their southwestern
Ohio farm, so this is mostly from youthful experience (I helped them
from the time I was about 9 years old until I went off to college).
They grew Seed Leaf, a variety of tobacco used mostly for cigars, so
take that as a caveat; there are differences in how the various
tobaccos are grown, and I have experience only with this sort.
Tobacco growing is highly regulated, to maintain price control. This
means that each grower has a "base", a certain acreage he is allowed to
grow. Each farmer grows as much as his base will allow, because it is
a very high-value crop. It is also extremely complicated and labor-
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intensive.
Because each square foot of the base acreage is so valuable, great
pains are taken to ensure complete utilization. The tobacco growing
season begins in early spring, when seedbeds are turned up. A seedbed
is a small plot of land where the seeds will be planted and nurtured,
until the "sprouts" are large enough to transplant into the fields.
Young tobacco is slow-growing and fragile; left on its own in a harsh
world, it will suffer huge "infant mortality" to insects, and to weeds
which grow more quickly and steal its sunlight and nutrients.
So the tobacco beds are spaded to up-end and us loosen the soil. Next,
large metal pans (about 6 feet long and three to four wide (the width
of the beds) are inverted over the turned soil; into these pans is
piped live steam. The purpose is to sterilize the soil; it is about to
be heavily fertilzed and pampered, which is weed heaven.
Steaming itself is rather amazing. The steamer my grandpa hired each
year had an old Ford truck with the bed removed, and a small locomotive
steam engine fitted. It looked like something out of the 1800's. In
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fact, the whistle was still fitted, and at the end of the job, he'd let
go with a long blast (and sometimes he'd even let us kids pull the
rope ! 8-)
Once the beds are steamed, 6" high wooden frames are erected around
them. The beds are fertilzed, then seeded; then a tent of thin canvas
is stretched over them, to keep out insects and airborne seed (The
canvas is thin enough to allow sunlight in). The beds are then watered
daily and fertilized several times a week, until the plants have grown
to a height of about six inches. This period is sort of tricky; too
much fertilzer can "burn" the plants (the fertilizer is ammonia-based,
so too much of it can increase the alkalinity of the soil too far), and
too much water can lead to rot and mildew.
A word on seed. My grandfather always saved seed from the previous
year's crop, and I gathered that this was the norm. A gentleman at a
local smoke shop told me that tobacco quickly adapts to its locality.
His example was the vaunted Cuban Seed Leaf, so coveted by cigar
smokers. He claimed that, while seed could be taken from Cuba to other
locations, such as Honduras, and would grow Cuban-quality plants the
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first year, the seed produced by those plants would be adapted to the
new environment, and produce a very different crop the next year. I
don't understand this, genetically, but I suppose the differences
between the two tobaccos are small enough to make it believable.
In any case, tobacco seed is apparently quite valuable; so much so,
in fact, the my grandfather carefully protected his, to such an extent
that I've never seen any !
My, how I do go on ! I can see this is going to run into quite a bit
more than I'd expected, so I think I'll break it into several
installments. We'll let our seedlings grow for a week, and next time,
we'll discuss tobacco setting.
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Bill Thacker att!cbema!wbt [email protected]
[ "Our Most Aromatic Highness", indeed! We bathe at least weekly,
whether We need it or not! Looking forward to Part 2 of your article,
Bill! -S. ]
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From Pipes Digest #24 (September 3, 1989):
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>From: Bill Thacker
Subject: Tobacco Roots II -
(hum the Main Title from Star Wars as you read this)
When last we left our
intrepid young plants, they
were safe and snug in their beds,
awaiting that brave new dawn that would
see them standing in the broad expanse of the
Back Forty. But Darth Nature still holds a few cards,
and you shouldn't count your tobacco until it's smoking...
[insert dazzling special effects here]
Okay, the time has come. Our tobacco plants are shooting up out of the
ground, eager to live free. Over the next week or two, we'll be
transplanting them into the field.
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In preparation, the soil in the field is first tilled; plowed, then
disked repeatedly and leveled, to provide a soft, flat bed for the
tender young plants. This is done the morning of the planting, for
maximum effect.
The tobacco beds are heavily watered, section by section, to loosen the
soil so that the sprouts can be plucked out, roots and all, without
damage.
Enough plants are "pulled" for the day's transplanting; over the
planting season, each section will be pulled two or three times; after
the first picking, the remaining plants grow more rapidly. Plants are
perfect for transplanting when about 6" or more high.
The pulled plants are kept in wooden boxes, metal wash pans, etc, and
packed rather tightly to retain moisture during the day. They are
kept in the shade, to keep them cool; if they wilt, they become harder
to handle.
While the tobacco is pulled, (which, someone, seems to be mostly
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women's work, and a fine place to pick up gossip 8-) the menfolk
prepare the equipment. The water wagon (a wagon mounting a large water
tank) is filled, a trailer is loaded with fertilizer, insecticide, and
herbicide, and the transplanter is greased and checked. By the time
this is done, it's 11:00 and time for dinner. In the afternoon, this
curious armada drives out to the field and sets up shop.
The transplanter is a curious affair. It's a small, two-wheeled
trailer, towed behind a tractor. On it are two rearward-facing seats
for the "setters" (so called because they "set" the tobacco); between
them is a vertically-looped conveyer belt which bears a number of
rubber "fingers."
As the planter moves along, this chain-driven belt moves through a
guide which closes the fingers, in which the setters have placed a
plant. The plant is carried down inside a small plow, which has
created a shallow trench; as the plant's roots reach the trench, a dose
of insecticide-bearing water (from a tank on the rear of the planter)
is dropped in. Fertilizer (from a front-mounted hopper) has already
been laid alongside the trench.
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As the fingers reach the bottom of their travel and begin to open, two
wheels roll past, gently squeezing the soil around the plant. Finally,
a herbicide mixture is sprayed along the row of plants.
This is a necessarily slow process; the setters can only feed plants so
fast. (In fact, they occasionally miss one or more, so that a small
boy (yours truly, for several years 8-) rides the water barrel with a
peg and a handful of plants, ready to jump down and fill in any missed
spots). An afternoon's work sees two or three acres set.
Two-row planters, requiring four setters, exist, and there are legends
of 4-row monsters 8-)
The next step is to wait for a rain a week or so later. After the
rain, while the ground is still muddy, barefooted workers (another good
job for small boys who've recently read Huck Finn) walk the fields,
looking for gaps where plants have failed to survive the shock of
transplanting. They carry a few plants and a wooden peg, and reset
these missing spots.
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The plants are now largely on their own now for most of the growing
season; all that is done is to cultivate them about once every two or
three weeks. A small tractor with a set of "cultivators" (shallow
plows, designed to cut just below the soil surface) drives along each
row, uprooting the weeds growing between the row. During the earliest
part of the season, while the plants are still small enough to be
shaded by weeds, workers even manually hoe between the plants, where
the cultivators can't reach.
Next week: Flowers, Topping, and the Sucker Menace
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Bill Thacker [email protected]
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From Pipes Digest #25 (September 11, 1989):
From: Bill Thacker
Subject: Tobacco Roots III - The Growing Menace
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After the first few critical weeks, the tobacco plants become
very hardy. They are, by nature, large and bushy, so they tend to
shade out any weeds which would compete; and there are not many
predators that care to eat any but the youngest plants.
One of those that do exist, though, is the tobacco worm
(eatimus cavendish); a large (1/2"x2") green caterpillar. These are
not a major threat, as they don't eat much, but they are worth
controlling for Seed Leaf growers because they cut holes in the leaves,
rendering them unusable for cigar wrapping. Spray insecticides are
sufficient, and only one application, after the initial planting, is
needed.
Another threat, particularly later in the season, is hail; a heavy
hailstorm can ruin the leaves, greatly reducing the crop's worth.
The next thing that needs attention comes near the end of the growing
season (about 4 months), as the plants mature. To reproduce, the
plants (which by now are large bushes; about 4 feet tall and 3 feet
across) send up tall spikes, which will produce pink flowers.
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The reproductive cycle, though, saps the plant's energy away from the
leaves, much as intact genitals will sap a bull's strength away from
meat development. Therefore, just as the rancher "steers" his bull
calves, the grower will walk the fields, snapping off (sorry for the
imagery 8-) the spikes from all but a half-dozen (in my grandpa's case)
plants, which will be allowed to produce the next year's seed.
The plant, though, doesn't give up so easily. Deprived of its family
jewels, it will produce small, stickly (high tar content, I suppose)
buds near the severed stalk. These "suckers" serve no useful purpose,
but divert energy, so they, too must be snapped off. Typically, the
flowering and suckering operations will take place at three to five day
intervals over about 2-3 weeks; some plants will flower later than
others.
We're now into August, and the plants are mature. When the weather is
right (that is, dry & hot), & early in the morning, the plants are cut.
This is usually done by hand at Grandpa's; you walk along the row,
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bending the plants over with the left hand to expose the base of the
stalk (by now, about an inch in diameter and very woody; about like
ginger root, for those Chinese cooks out there), while the right hand
swings a cutting tool, either a machete or an axe-like cutter. The
plants are left to lie on their sides for several hours, until early
afternoon; and only a few acres are cut each day (that is, you only cut
what you can take in).
hot, dry weather is important; as it lies, the tobacco wilts from
the heat. This greatly facilitates later handling, as "crisp" plants
are far more fragile.
Now comes the *really* labor-intensive part 8-) A large field crew,
fueled by a typically-large farm dinner, goes out to the field. A
wagon is driven alongside of the newly-cut tobacco, bearing a supply of
"laths", strips of wood (hickory is preferred, but oak is common) about
1/4"x1"x48" long on the front, plus a couple of water jugs and a bucket
of hard candy for the workers. About 4 spudders will walk, each
covering two rows of tobacco; they carry a hollow-backed steel
spearpoint, or spud, which is placed on one end of the lath, while the
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other is stuck against the ground. The spudder picks up a tobacco
plant with one hand, and sits it on the spud point (a task requiring a
bit of deftness; the plants are a bit heavy to handle one-handed, so
you have to *swing* the stalk upward in an arc so that it lands on the
spud) about 4-6" below the cut end of the stalk. Then, the other hand
is brought up to drive the plant onto the spud, and thus, the lath.
Plants are spudded 6-10 inches apart, depending on size. When the lath
is full, the spudder hands it back to his/her "carrier", who hands the
spudder an empty lath, and takes the full one to the wagon, handing it
up to the "stacker", who stacks it flat. A stack of tobacco one lath
deep is called a "rick", and 3 ricks fill a wagon.
The laden wagon is then swapped for an empty one, and taken to the
tobacco shed, a tall barn with beam rafters spaced about 40" apart,
just right for suspending the laths. In the shed, one worker unloads
the wagon, handing the full laths to another man standing in the
rafters. Depending on the height of the barn, and horizontal distance
from the wagon, the lath may be passed several times before it is
"hung". The barn is hot and dusty, which, along with the extra hazard
or working in the rafters, earns the shed crew bonus pay. (I've never
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seen anyone fall from the beams, though). They then load fresh laths
onto the wagon and return it to the field crew.
A full crew for a typical day's work at Grandpa's would then be a field
tractor driver, a stacker, 4 spudders, 4 carriers, and a half-dozen
hangers, one of whom also drives a tractor; about 16 people all told.
It took about 6-8 such days over a two-week period to bring in all of
Grandpa's tobacco, weather permitting.
As has been mentioned, the tobacco shed has slats in the sideboards
which can be opened to vary air flow. It will hang for several months
until it has cured. What started as a succulent, green plant ends as a
dried, shriveled corpse; the leaves have the leather-brown look and
paper-thin, tough texture familiar to cigar smokers.
We're almost done now, but I'll taunt you with the exciting conclusion.
Stay tuned to this digest next week, same tobac-time, same tobac-
channel.
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From Pipes Digest #26 (Sept. 19, 1989):
From: Bill Thacker
Subject: Tobacco Roots IV - From Root to Cheroot
My memory of dates starts to fade on me... but in about November,
the hanging tobacco is cured. Most of the water is dessicated away,
though the leaves should not be brittle. At this point it is ready to
be "stripped" of its leaves.
Adjoining one of Grandpa's tobacco sheds was the strip house; a
cement-block lean-to, with a wood-burning stove and ringed with
benches. Being cold weather, the stove was a necessity, of course.
Stripping was "woman's work", which here, as on most farms, meant that
everyone helped, but the women kept at it when the men had other things
to do 8-)
The laths of tobacco are brought down from the shed a few at a time;
about a day's worth. The stalks are removed from the laths (the latter
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being stored in a rack until the next season) and taken into the strip
house. There, the leaves are stripped off by hand into "hands", hand-
sized bunches. Care is taken to keep the leaves flat, so they don't
crease. The leaves are sorted as they're stripped; damaged, worm-
eaten, or overly dry leaves are segregated into the "trash" pile, the
rest are carefully packed into the baler.
The baler is a simple wooden box, about 4 feet long, a foot and a half
wide, and 2 feet or so deep. The short ends are removable. Three
lengths of twine string are laid in the baler, equally spaced along the
length of the box, with the ends handing over the long sides, then
heavy brown paper is laid over the strings to line the box. The hands
of tobacco are then laid in the box, their long direction parallel to
the box's. When the baler is full, a top is placed on it; this has
clamps attaching to the bottom and levers to tighten it down,
compressing the tobacco leaves. The bale is "pressed" for about half
an hour, then the top is removed, the paper folded over, and the
strings tied tight. The sideboards are then removed, and out comes a
bale of tobacco, wrapped in paper and belted with three strings. This
is stored in the shed.
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When enough trash has been accumulated, it, too, is baled, and stored
separately.
The empty stalks are thrown in a manure spreader and used as
fertilizer. They don't make great fertilizer, but you've got to do
*something* with them....
After that, the tobacco bales are trucked to a distributor. As I
understand it (no personal experience here), some of them are then
opened for grading, and they are then auctioned to manufacturers. The
quality leaves are used for wrapping cigars, whilpoorer ones,
including the trash, are ground for filler or pulped for juice for
worst grade cigars.
That, then, is the story of Ohio-grown seed leaf. There are, of
course, a number of other methods. For example, in parts of New
England it is common to erect cheesecloth tents over the tobacco in the
field, to produce "shade-grown" tobacco. Burley is a completely
different beast; for starts, it's much taller, six feet or so, and it
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requires a longer growing season than Ohio provides. I'm told Burley
is stripped in the field, with the leaves themselves being spudded onto
laths for hanging.
As you've seen, tobacco is a very labor-intensive crop, not readily
suitable for automation. Each leaf is valuable; I can't say how much
is paid per pound of leaf, but I do know that Grandpa's two dozen or
so acres was his biggest cash crop. Still, I would hazard that the
increase in minimum wages since my childhood has probably taken a big
bite out of that profit margin, which perhaps explains why I don't see
much tobacco being grown in the area today. Grandpa gave it up about 7
years or so ago.
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TOBACCO DICTIONARY OF TERMS
The following is a dictionary of tobacco terminology. It includes
among other things the colors, parts, size, shape, etc...
It is by no means complete. We will continue to expand the dictionary
with each update. If you would like to submit a word(s) and the
definition I will review it for inclusion in the next update.
The information is provided in an effort to assist you in your pursuit
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AMS:
American Market Selection, a green colored outer wrapper on a
cigar.
BAND:
Paper placed around the cigar, usually near the head,
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originally used to protect white gloves from tobacco stains.
Merchants quickly seized the idea and began using it as a place
to put their fontmark (brand name). This allowed them to
distinguish their cigars from that of their competitors. The
band, an advertising means.
BINDER:
A single leaf of tobacco that is wound around the filler of the
cigar to hold it together.
BODY:
The main or middle of the cigar. The part between the head and
foot of the cigar. The part of the cigar that is usually held
by the fingers of the smoker.
BUNCH:
Refers to the cigar when it consists of the filler and the
binder, prior to the application of the wrapper leaf.
BUNDLE:
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A group of cigars that are bundled together rather than boxed.
CAFE:
Comparable to the English Market Selection or EMS wrapper. The
term cafe is used by General Cigar to describe the wrapper
leaves used on the Macanudo line of premium cigars.
CAMAROON:
A wrapper from the African Camaroons.
CANDELA:
A green colored wrapper. This tobacco is cured under very high
heat.
CHURCHILL:
Named after Winston Churchill. A man who smoked BIG, cigars. As
you can guess, the churchill is a large cigar.
CLARO:
A light golden brown wrapper. Also called natural.
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COLORADO:
A medium brown wrapper.
CURING:
The process of removing moisture from freshly harvested
tobacco.
CUTTER:
A device for clipping the end off a cigar. Some resemble
scissors with curved blades; others look like small guillotines
for making a straight or V-shaped notch. In addition one
variety looks like a .44 magnum bullet and another a fountain
pen, they pull apart to reveal a punch that cuts a round hole
in the end of the cigar.
DOUBLE CLARO:
Double Claro is the result of picking the leaves prior to full
maturity and quickly drying it. Sometimes referred to as
merican Market Selection. Macanudo calls this shade "Jade".
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Cigars with this wrapper are very, very mild!
ENGLISH MARKET SELECTION (EMS):
Wrapper leaves that are slightly lighter in color than maduro.
FILLER:
The tobacco that makes up the heart or center of the cigar.
There are two main types of filler, short and long. The filler
is responsible for most of the flavor and smoking quality.
Short filler consists of leaves that have been cut into many
mall pieces. The majority of machine made cigars are done so
with short filler. Long filler on the other hand consists of
tobacco leaves, not pieces, that run the length of the cigar.
Long filler cigars are preferred as they buy better and allow
for a more consistent draw.
FOOT:
Also called the "tuck". The part of the cigar that is lit.
GUILLOTINE CUTTER:
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This is a simple device which clips the capped end off of the
cigar, leaving a straight, open circular end.
HEAD:
The end of the cigar that is placed in the mouth.
LONG FILLER:
tobacco that makes up the heart or center of the cigar.
There are two main types of filler, short and long. Long filler
on the other hand consists of tobacco leaves, not pieces, that
run the length of the cigar. Long filler cigars are preferred
as they buy better and allow for a more consistent draw.
MADURO:
A Spanish term which means the darkest tobacco. A dark brown
wrapper.
OSCUR:
A very dark wrapper. BLACK in color.
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PIERCE or REAM:
This is a device which merely punctures the cap of the cigar by
creating a hole in its center. Several tools are available for
this purpose. Some even come in the form of a key chain.
PLUCKER:
One variety looks like a .44 magnum bullet and another a
fountain pen, they pull apart to reveal a punch that cuts a
round hole in the end of the cigar.
PYRAMID:
As the name implies, a cigar that resembles a pyramid, torpedo
of triangle in appearance. It tapers from a larger ring gauge
at the foot to a smaller one at the head of the cigar.
RING GAUGE:
The diameter of a cigar is referred to a the ring gauge. It is
a measurement equal to 1/64 of an inch. A 64 ring gauge would
be one inch in thickness and a 32 ring gauge would be 1/2 inch
thick.
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SHADE GROWN:
Tobacco, usually the wrapper leaf of a cigar. For mildness, the
wrapper is grown under tents and is not exposed to sunlight.
SHORT FILLER:
The tobacco that makes up the heart or center of the cigar.
There are two main types of filler, short and long. Short
filler consists of leaves that have been cut into many small
pieces. The majority of machine made cigars are done so with
short filler.
TUBED:
A cigar that is placed in a tube.
TUBO:
A cigar that is placed in a tube. Most tubes are aluminum while
some are glass.
V CUTTER:
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This again is a simple device which makes a vee shaped slit in
the cap of the cigar. It's appearance is similar to a cat's eye
when viewed from the end of the cigar.
WRAPPER:
The outermost tobacco leaf of the cigar. It must be free of
holes, tears and other imperfections. The wrapper can provide
clues to the quality and flavor of the cigar. It plays a very
important part in the flavor and burn quality of the cigar.
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He/She said what?:
The following are notable quotes concerning tobacco products. The
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Lord Byron, The Island. Canto ii (partial):
"Divine in hookas, glorious in a pipe
When tipp'd with amber, mellow, rich and ripe;
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Like other charmers wooing the caress
More dazzlingly when daring in full dress;
Yet thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties -- give me a cigar!"
Winston Churchill:
When General Montogomery, the British War Hero, told Winston
Churchill that he was in 100 percent shape because he slept a
good deal, did not drink, and did not smoke, Chruchill is
reported to have said: "I drink a good deal, sleep little, and
smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in 200 percent
shape."
Zino Davidoff:
"The best cigar is the world is the one you prefer to smoke on
special occasions, enabling you to relax and enjoy that which
gives you maximum pleasure."
Zino Davidoff:
"I see the land of black tobacco in my dreaming moments, a land
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viewed through clouds of blue smoke."
Robert DeNiro:
In Cape Fear - "This little ol' is my only vice. Cause I
need a vice in the joint to remind me I was human."
Sigmund Freud:
"Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar."
Ernest Hemingway, To Have and To Have Not, 1937:
"That night I was in the living room smoking a cigar and
driking a whiskey and water and listening to Gracie Allen on
the radio. The girls had gone to the show and sitting there I
felt sleepy and I felt good."
J.D. Jenkins:
"Smoke 'em if you got 'em, if not call Smokin' Joes."
Smokin' Joe's
This is a smoking area. If you persist in not smoking you will
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be requested to leave."
udyard Kipling:
"A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke."
You must choose between me and your cigar.
Open the old cigar box, get me a Cuba stout,
For things are running crossways, and Maggie and I are out.
We quarrelled about Havanas we fought o'er a good cheroot,
And I know she is exacting, and says I am a brute.
Open the old cigar box let me consider a space;
In the soft blue veil of the vapour musing on Maggie's face.
Maggie is pretty to look at Maggie's a loving lass,
But the prettiest cheeks must wrinkle, the truest of loves must
pass.
There's peace in a Laranaga, there's calm in a Henry Clay,
But the best cigar in an hour is finished and thrown away
Thrown away for another as perfect and ripe and brown
But I could not throw away Maggie for fear o' the talk o' the
town!
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Maggie, my wife at fifty gray and dour and old
With never another Maggie to purchase for love or gold!
And the light of Days that have Been the dark of the Days that
Are,
And Love's torch stinking and stale, like the butt of a dead
cigar
The butt of a dead cigar you are bound to keep in your pocket
With never a new one to 'light tho' it's charred and black to
the socket.
Open the old cigar box let me consider awhile
Here is a mild Manilla there is a wifely smile.
Which is the better portion bondage bought with a ring,
Or a harem of dusky beauties fifty tied in a string?
Counsellers cunning and silent comforters true and tried,
And never a one of the fifty sneer at a rival bride.
ough in the early morning, solace in times of woes,
Peace in the hush of the twilight, balm ere my eyelids close.
is will the fifty give me. When they are spent and dead,
Five times other fifties shall be my servants instead.
The furrows of far off Java, the isles of the Spanish Main,
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When they hear my harem is empty, will send me my brides again.
I will take no heed to their raiment, nor food for their mouths
withal,
So long as the gulls are nesting, so long as the showers fall.
I will scent'em with the best Vanilla, with tea will I temper
their hides,
And the Moor and the Mormon shall envy who read of the tale of
my brides.
For Maggie has written a letter that gives me my choice between
The wee little whimpering Love and the great god Nick o'Teen.
And I have been servant of Love for barely a twelve month
clear,
But I have been Priest of Partagas a matter of seven year;
And the gloom of my bachelor days is flecked with the cheery
light
Of stumps that I burned to Freindship and Pleasure and Work and
Fight.
And I turn my eyes to the future that Maggie and I must prove,
But the only light on the marshes is the Will o'the Wisp of
Love.
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ill it see me safe through my journey or leave me bogged in
the mire?
Since a puff of tobacco can cloud it, shall I follow the fitful
fire?
Open the old cigar box let me consider anew
Old freinds, and who is Maggie that I should aboandon you?
million surplus Maggies are willing to bear the yoke;
And a woman is only a woman, but a cigar is a Smoke.
Light me another Cuba I hold to my first sworn vows,
If Maggie will have no rival,
I'll have no Maggie for spouse!
Thomas Marshall:
was V.P. of the United States in 1919 and during a speech he
delivered to the U.S. Senate he stated "What this country
really needs is a good five-cent cigar."
Groucho Marx:
"Given the choice between a woman and a cigar, I will always
choose the cigar."
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Groucho Marx:
Groucho Marx talking to a contestant on "You Bet Your Life" who
had 10 children. Groucho asks why he had so many children.
Contestant answers "I love my wife". Groucho takes his cigar
out of his mouth and responds, "I love my cigar, but I take it
out once in a while."
Alfred de Musset:
"Any cigar smoker is a friend because I know what he feels."
Nat Sherman:
"A man's shoes will tell you if he has money." "His clothes if
he has style." "But if you want to know if he's a sport, see if
he is wearing a good cigar."
William Thackeray:
"The cigar has been one of the greatest comforts of my life - a
kind of companion, a gentle stimulant, an amiable anodyne, a
ementer of friendship."
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Mark Twain:
"If I cannot smoke cigars in Heaven, then I shall not go."
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WHO SMOKES, OR SMOKED WHAT
Celebrities and their smokes
The following is a list of notable celebrities and their favorite
smoke. The information is provided in an effort to assist you in your
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Jim Belushi : Arturo Fuente Hemingway
Milton Berle : Cuban Cohiba
George Burns : Domestic stuff.
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Free cigars given to him
Winston Churchill: All Havanas
Romeo Y Julietas
La Aroma de Cubas
President :
Bill Clinton :
Frances Ford :
Coppola:
Bill Cosby :
Howard Cosell :
Danny DeVito :
Marlene Dietrich :
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Sigmund Frued : Don Pedros
Reina Cubanas
Trabucco
Woopie Goldberg : Macanudo Prince of Wales Cafe
(check spelling)
Elliott Gould :
J. Edgar Hoover : Bering Panetelas
former Director
of the FBI
Dennis Hopper
India
(Ms. Playboy) :
J.F. Kennedy : Cuban Cohibas
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General Curtis
Lemay - former
Head of the
Strategic Air
Command : Bering Corona Royale
Michael Lerner :
David Letterman :
Rush Limbaugh : Punch Grand Cru
Romeo Y julietta
Fonseca 10-10
Partagas # 10
Ashton 8-9-8
LGC Churchill
Macanudo Vintage #1
A/F Hemingway Classic
Hoyo Double Corona, Cuban
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Madonna :
Groucho Marx :
Jackie Mason
Demi Moore
George Peppard : Punch Dbl. Corona (ems and maduro)
Burt ReynoldsH. Upmann 2000
Tom Selleck:
Arnold:
Schwarzenegger :
Mark Twain:
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Mae West
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