Download or read book The Cigar Enthusiast written by Sonia Weiss and published by Berkley Trade. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You might not know a Cohiba from a Corona. You might think a "hot" smoke is cool. You might even think biting the end off a five dollar Churchill is acceptable. But if you want to be a true student of the art of cigar smoking, you need The Cigar Enthusiast. And it is an art -- like a fine wine, a hand-rolled cigar was created to be appreciated. The Cigar Enthusiast will tell you everything you need to know: from choosing the cigar that suits you best, to stocking a humidor, to lighting up. And soon -- as your appreciation and knowledge grow -- vice will turn to virtue. Smoking a cigar will be more than just a cocktail fascination. It will be a life-long passion. The Cigar Enthusiast also includes: - a comprehensive rating guide the history of cigars what makes one tobacco better than another - the "mystique" (and myths) of Cubans - timeless smoking rituals
Download or read book The Ultimate Cigar Book written by Richard Carleton Hacker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars. Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak! The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.
Download or read book Cigar Aficionado s World of Cigars written by Marvin R. Shanken and published by Running Press Book Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the magazine, Cigar Aficionado, and the cigar industry.
Download or read book Cigar Smoking written by Winston Carter and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-27 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CIGAR SMOKING by Winston Carter (Tips For New Cigar Smokers) UPDATED SECOND EDITIONFor novice cigar smokers who dream of becoming an instant cigar aficionado, you are in the right place! The information in this book has the ability to rapidly transform your entire cigar smoking game.Inside this book, you will learn all that you need to know about the history, construction, selection, use, preservation and enjoyment of cigars to claim genuine cigar aficionado status. Among the many secrets exposed for the first time, we reveal: * How to choose the best cigar accessories that not only enhance your smoking enjoyment but also your image* The easiest way to obtain Cuban cigars without violating the law* How to increase taste and flavor by properly cutting, lighting and burning your cigars* Never again be disappointed with a single by learning how to correctly choose a cigar that will satisfy you completely* How to acquire the sophisticated cigar etiquette of a connoisseur and impress your friends and colleagues* The best way to select a cigar gift that's a hit with a new smoker* What it takes to "smoke out" fake Cuban cigars* The secrets of storing and aging cigars for optimal flavor and quality... and much, much more.Every cigar aficionado knows that the maximum enjoyment of cigar smoking depends on getting the details right. This book gives you the tips and tricks you need to make each and every cigar smoking experience truly memorable. As you apply what you learn, you will be telegraphing your newfound cigar aficionado status to everyone in your world.Scroll up ... and click on "Add to Cart" to order this book now!
Download or read book Cigar Aficionado written by Marvin R. Shanken and published by Wine Spectator Press. This book was released on 1997-06 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This primer includes information on tobacco production, cigar etiquette, humidor maintenance, and which drinks best complement a fine smoke. Plus, a list of major premium cigar brands, comparative strength ratings, a glossary of cigar terms, full-colour photographs, maps and a pull-out ring gauge and ruler.
Download or read book The Cigar Lover s Compendium written by Lawrence Dorfman and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on how to buy, store, light, and enjoy cigars, and includes a state-by-state guide to cigar emporiums.
Download or read book The Good Cigar written by H. Paul Jeffers and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cigar is back! For the millions of aficionados who knew the cigar was never gone, and for those just recently acquainted with this glorious emblem of the good life, here is a celebration of cigars and cigar smoking that will enhance an evening by the fireside with a good cigar.The Good Cigar offers almost everything there is to know about cigar smoking: how cigars are made, the major cigar-producing countries, and the authors' evaluations of the best cigars in quality and value. Also included are fascinating notes on the history of cigar smoking, and the cigar in literature and the arts. An "honor roll" of famous cigar smokers past and present rounds out this marvelous book. (7 x 8, 224 pages, color photos, b&w photos, illustrations, charts)H. Paul Jeffers is a newspaper columnist and radio newsman, as well as the author of numerous mystery novels and other books. He lives and smokes the best cigars he can find in New York City.Kevin Gordon is a professional portrait painter whose work is displayed in prominent art galleries worldwide, as well as a former radio news anchorman. He, too, lives in New York.
Download or read book Cigar Aficionado s Art of Cigars written by Marvin R. Shanken and published by Courage Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tours the world's finest private collection of humidors, exploring the history of cigar accoutrements from cutters to ashtrays, in a sumptuously photographed edition by the editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado.
Download or read book The Cuban Cigar Handbook written by Matteo Speranza and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most definitive guide to Cuban cigars: The Cuban Cigar Handbook profiles the history of cigars in Cuba and features an extensive guide to over 200 varieties. For more than two centuries, Cuban cigars have been heralded as the best cigars in the world. More than just a cigar, they're an art form, with tobacco growers and hand-rollers considered artists. Today, there are more than 200 varieties to discover, and this essential guide highlights each one. Featuring insights from industry experts like Gary Korb and Denis K. Toulouse, The Cuban Cigar Handbook presents an in-depth look at a wide range of fascinating topics, including: - a complete history of Cuban cigars - how to spot fakes - stories of celebrated cigar aficionados from Ernest Hemingway to Rudyard Kipling - the best Cuban rum to pair with a cigar - vivid descriptions of Cuba and its environs - dynamic profiles of growers, hand-rollers, and producers - and so much more! The Cuban Cigar Handbook tells the history of cigars in Cuba and includes an extensive guide to over 200 varieties. Tasting notes for all varieties of cigars explain what makes each type different from the others, and how to spot fakes. And should you get thirsty, this book also includes a guide for how best to pair Cuban cigars with Cuban rums. Light up a cigar, sit back, and read fascinating stories about notable cigar aficionados to learn what attracted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Rudyard Kipling to Cuban cigars. The Cuban Cigar Handbook is the ideal gift for the cigar smoker in your life. This is the ultimate handbook for any burgeoning cigar enthusiast or seasoned connoisseur.
Download or read book The Cigar Enthusiast written by Sonia Weiss and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You might not know a Cohiba from a Corona. You might think a "hot" smoke is cool. You might even think biting the end off a five dollar Churchill is acceptable. But if you want to be a true student of the art of cigar smoking, you need The Cigar Enthusiast. And it is an art -- like a fine wine, a hand-rolled cigar was created to be appreciated. The Cigar Enthusiast will tell you everything you need to know: from choosing the cigar that suits you best, to stocking a humidor, to lighting up. And soon -- as your appreciation and knowledge grow -- vice will turn to virtue. Smoking a cigar will be more than just a cocktail fascination. It will be a life-long passion. The Cigar Enthusiast also includes: - a comprehensive rating guide the history of cigars what makes one tobacco better than another - the "mystique" (and myths) of Cubans - timeless smoking rituals
Download or read book The Tobacconist Handbook written by Jorge Armenteros and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the ins and outs of luxury tobacco use, from cigars, pipes, and more! As we live in the “golden age of cigar making,” there is more to know and appreciate than ever before. Great cigars and pipe tobaccos take years to grow, nurture, age, blend, and construct, yet their destiny is to return to dust; it is an extraordinary transformational and artistic journey that yields priceless moments and memories for the aficionado. But where do things begin? Where to start? From Jorge Armenteros, founder of Tobacconist University®, you will learn everything you want and need to know about cigars and pipes. From seed to cigar, Armenteros will teach not only the history of tobacco, but what the future holds. The Tobacconist Handbook exists as a resource for lovers of luxury tobacco to enhance our knowledge, appreciation, and quality of life. Included in this handbook are numerous important lessons, including: Learning the different types of tobacco Which cigar best suits you How to taste luxury tobacco Making the perfect cut Setting up a humidor And much more Great cigars and pipes help us ruminate, decompress, gather our thoughts and emotions, revitalize ourselves, and savor our time. Furthermore, through education you will learn that luxury tobacco products are used by choice and not out of habit. They are products created by great craftsmen and women who honor thousands of years of traditions and history. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or someone looking to learn more about the history and becoming a cigar aficionado, The Tobacconist Handbook is the perfect place to start.
Download or read book Cigar Smoking written by Winston Carter and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For cigar-lovers who dream of becoming an instant cigar aficionado, you are in the right place! The information in this book has the ability to rapidly transform your entire cigar smoking game. Inside these pages, you will learn all that you need to know about the history, construction, selection, use, preservation and enjoyment of cigars to claim genuine cigar aficionado status. Among the many secrets revealed for the first time, you will discover: * How to choose the best cigar accessories that not only enhance your smoking enjoyment but also your image * The easiest way to obtain Cuban cigars without violating the law * How to increase taste and flavor by properly cutting, lighting and burning your cigars * How to choose a single that will satisfy you completely * How to acquire the sophisticated cigar etiquette of a connoisseur and impress your friends and colleagues * The best way to select a cigar gift that's a hit with a new smoker * What it takes to 'smoke out' fake Cuban cigars * The secrets of storing and aging cigars for optimal flavor and quality ... and much, much more. Every cigar aficionado knows that the maximum enjoyment of cigar smoking depends on getting the details right. This book gives you the tips and tricks you need to make each and every cigar smoking experience truly memorable. As you apply what you learn, you will be telegraphing your newfound cigar aficionado status to everyone in your world. Scroll up ... and click on "Add to Cart" to order this book now. This book is also available in the Kindle edition. Scroll up and click on "Read it now on this PC" to deliver the ebook almost instantly to your PC, Kindle or other reading device.
Download or read book The Impossible Collection of Cigars written by Aaron Sigmond and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the highly anticipated new volume in Assouline’s bestselling Ultimate Collection, The Impossible Collection of Cigars envisions the ultimate humidor brimming with the most remarkable cigars of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries from the most prestigious makers. Like the pop of the Champagne cork, the flick of the lighter or the strike of the match and the first draw of the smoke are synonymous with celebration, relaxation, and comradery. A luxurious pause from the world around, an exceptional, hand-rolled cigar has cemented itself as a civilized passion and genteel hobby over the course of centuries.
Download or read book Cigar Aficionado written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Smoke a Cigar written by J. Matthew Wright and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the exciting renaissance of cigar smoking, every cigar-lover needs this game-changing guide. It brings you quickly up to speed to help you become an instant cigar connoisseur who reaps maximum enjoyment from cigar smoking. This book begins with a history of cigars and then goes on to explain the parts of a cigar, the construction of a quality cigar and the differences among various types of cigars. From there, the book delves into the cigar connoisseur's most closely guarded secrets, including: * How to properly select a cigar so you'll never be disappointed again * How to correctly cut, light, and burn cigars to optimize flavor and taste * How to store and age cigars to prevent deterioration and enhance flavor * How to impress everyone with your classy cigar etiquette * How to end your search for the holy grail and acquire Cuban cigars legally * How to ensure that your cigar gift for a new smoker is a hit * How to distinguish a fake Cuban cigar from the real thing * How to treat infested cigars and salvage your investment * How to increase your cigar smoking pleasure and telegraph your sophistication by choosing the best cigar accessories, including ashtrays, cutters, lighters and humidors ...and much, much more. The cigar aficionado knows that sophistication resides in the details, as does the enhancement of smoking pleasure. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cigar smoker, this incisive book cuts to the chase, providing the information you really need to impress your friends and extract every last ounce of pleasure from your cigar smoking experience.
Download or read book Cigar Aficionado s Cigars written by Marvin R. Shanken and published by Running PressBook Pub. This book was released on 1997 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical yet inspiring tome of quotes from famous cigar aficionados combined with helpful tips and information. Features a useful foldout ring gauge for measuring cigar diameters.
Download or read book Smoke A Cigar written by J Matthew Wright and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SMOKE A CIGAR by J. Matthew Wright - REVISED SECOND EDITION - CIGAR TIPS FOR BEGINNERS * * * * * With the exciting renaissance of cigar smoking, every novice cigar smoker needs this game-changing guide. It will bring you quickly up to speed to help you become an instant cigar connoisseur who reaps maximum enjoyment from cigar smoking. This book begins with a brief history of cigars and then goes on to explain the parts of a cigar, the construction of a quality cigar and the differences among various types of cigars. From there, the book delves into the cigar connoisseur's most closely guarded secrets, including: * How to properly select a cigar so you'll never be disappointed again * How to correctly cut, light, and burn cigars to optimize flavor and taste * How to store and age cigars to prevent deterioration and enhance flavor * How to impress everyone with your classy cigar etiquette * How to end your search for the Holy Grail and acquire Cuban cigars legally * How to ensure that your cigar gift for a new smoker is a hit * How to distinguish a fake Cuban cigar from the real thing * How to treat infested cigars and salvage your investment * How to increase your cigar smoking pleasure and telegraph your sophistication by choosing the best cigar accessories, including ashtrays, cutters, lighters and humidors ...and much, much more. The cigar aficionado knows that sophistication resides in the details, as does the enhancement of smoking pleasure. Written for the beginner cigar smoker, this incisive book cuts to the chase, providing all the information you really need to impress your friends and colleagues and extract every last ounce of pleasure from your cigar smoking experience. Scroll up ... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver this ebook almost instantly to your Kindle or other reading device.
