Cigar Shop Review: Burke, Virginia – Burke Cigar

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Name of Shop: Burke Cigar
Date Visited: September 16 2009
Street Address: 9558 Old Keen Mill Rd
City: Burke
State: VA
Zip: 22015
Phone Number: 703-440-0678
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Thurs, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri – Sat, 10:00 AM –…

21 Minutes with Pete Johnson

Quick shout out to all the peeps who came out to Drapers on Friday. It was great seeing familiar faces as well as putting faces and real names to Twitter handles. Twitter peeps like @tatuajecigars @nicetightash @doc8466 @stogieguys @sboyajian @naugs56 @dabyrdman33 @btmiles @dcspeopleschamp @chris_suspect @edfernandez2 (Norfolk VA), all the Facebook people like Larry (NC), Benjamin and Jennifer. I know I’m forgetting some people…to @dcamacho who bailed at the…

Cigar Shop Review: Arlington, VA – Cigar Connections

This review comes courtesy of Stephen (sboyajian)
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Name of Shop: Cigar Connections
Date Visited: 9/23/09 (but almost daily)
Street Address: 1000 N Randolph St # 1A
City: Arlington
State: VA
Zip: 22201
Phone Number: (703) 294-6363
Hours of Operation: 10 – 9 (M-Sat) 11 – 5 (Sun)
Website: Website…

Cigar Shop Review: Schuylerville, NY – Badgers Cigar Den

This review comes courtesy of Stephen (empeg900)
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Name of Shop: Badger Cigar Den
Date Visited: 12/03/2009
Street Address: 102 Broad Street
City: Schuylerville
State: NY
Zip: 12871
Phone Number: (518) 507-6464
Hours of Operation: Mon – Friday Noon to Whenever
Saturday 10am to Whenever
Sunday 10am to 6pm

Cigar Shop Review: St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Cigars

This review comes courtesy of Daniel (Dalamscius)
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Name of Shop: St. Pete Cigars
Date Visited: 01/06/2010
Street Address: 1008 58th Street North
City: St. Petersburg
State: Florida
Zip: 33710
Phone Number: 727-381-9027
Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday-Saturday
Website: http://www.stpetecigar.com

Location: Average
Hidden…

Anatomy of a Cigar

Over the past year or two, we have seen an explosion in the way cigars are marketed. In addition to tying a persona to the brand, some manufacturers are giving you an inside look into what makes up their product.

Two great examples of this can be seen during presentations by Jose Blanco, of La Aurora, and Tim Ozgener, of CAO, when they put on blending seminars at cigar shops across the country. Both companies allow the consumer to smoke…

Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Cigar Club

This review comes courtesy of Rich (BootyRockRich)
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Name of Shop: Buckhead Cigar Club
Date Visited: 01/11/10 (10am!)
Street Address: 3400 Around Lenox Drive Suite 304
City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Zip: 30326
Phone: (404) 844-0400
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 10am-12am, Sunday 10am-8pm
Website: www.Buckheadcigarlounge.com

Location: Exceptional
Buckhead…

Pairings 101: Cigars and Wine

Below is the third and final Guest Article we have for you on pairing cigars and alcoholic beverages. All three pieces have been written by Lindsay Heller and cover Spirits, Beer, and Wine. To prevent information overload, we have separated these articles by beverage type and have presented them in the same manner. After reading what Lindsay has to say about pairing cigars and beer, be sure to read through her previous two articles published here on Stogie…

Parings 101: Cigars and Beer

Below is the second of three Guest Articles we have for you on pairing cigars and alcoholic beverages. All three pieces have been written by Lindsay Heller and cover Spirits, Beer, and Wine. To prevent information overload, we have separated these articles by beverage type and will present them in the same manner. After reading what Lindsay has to say about pairing cigars and beer, be sure to check back next week to see what she has in…

Before You Shop

The season of cigar media websites releasing their Top Cigars of 2009 is coming to an end. While any ill feelings I have are totally based on professional jealousy, this season would not be complete without a certain “lifestyle” publication releasing their hotly-debated annual list… no matter how much you agree or disagree with it.

But before you grab that glossy top 25 list and head to your favorite tobacconist, take a moment to get an unbiased review. We…