A Cuban government-owned tobacco company won its 12-year legal battle to stop a U.S. cigar producer from using the Cohiba name and trademark in the United States. A federal judge in Manhattan once again backed up Cubatabaco, which accused General Cigar of “exploiting the reputation and goodwill of the Cuban Cohiba.” Cohibas are among the [...]
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Thinking of going to one of the Big Smoke events sponsored by Cigar Aficionado? A few days ago I attended The Big Smoke in Las Vegas, and here are my impressions. I attended only the night portion of the event, not the day seminars or whatever it is they do, so keep that in mind. [...]
Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Michael Jordan has been told to can his butt if he wants to continue to be part of the United States’ Presidents Cup team that will take on the Internationals at Harding Park Golf Course this week. After seeing a picture of Jordan puffing on a cigar in Tuesday’s San Francisco Examiner, city officials asked [...]
Posted on October 8th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Ah, the power of the press. No doubt because of my stated displeasure with the March selection, the April Cigar of the Month Club shipment from Cigars International is much better and provides an interesting selection. First comes the Partagas Black Label Clasico (5.25″ x 54), which received a nice review and a 90 rating [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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Will I finally be able to fly directly to Cuba to enjoy Cuban cigars on the beach? In a measured break with a half-century of U.S. policy toward communist Cuba, the Obama administration lifted restrictions Monday on Cuban-Americans who want to travel and send money to their island homeland. In a further gesture of openness, [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2009 by Aaron Morris
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