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The History of Cigar Bands

Seen by some as meaningless ornament and by others as a treasured collector’s item, the cigar band has always been a subject of debate. But how exactly did modern cigar bands come to be? Conflicting legends have been passed down throughout the years and everything from Russian royalty to German fraud has been suggested as […]

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Introducing the Exciting and New Montecristo Pepe Mendez Pilotico Cigar!

We are proud to introduce Montecristo Pepe Mendez Pilotico, a very special ultra- premium cigar that is unlike any other. These beautiful smokes honor the long partnership between the Mendez family, a clan of distinguished tobacco farmers in the Dominican Republic for three generations, and Altadis U.S.A.’s famous Grupo de Maestros— an elite group of […]

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Cigar Store Indians: A History

The use of Native American imagery to represent tobacco shops dates back to 16th century Amsterdam, shortly after tobacco made its first entry into Europe. Wood carved statues of figures in feathered headdresses and skirts made of tobacco leaves appeared in storefronts advertising this new commodity. Most of these statues wore medallions around their necks, signifying […]