January is the heart of winter. In much of North America, snow blankets the ground, you have
to chip the ice off of your car, and heating bills go up. It's cold, it's dark, and it just might be time to head down to Florida or some other warm climate. Whether you can escape the cold weather or not, though, a good cigar will chase away the winter blues in the midst of a blizzard.
The cold weather can make smoking outside much less enjoyable than other times of the year. Nevertheless, as long as you can dress for the occasion, the low temperatures can't diminish the fine experience you get from enjoying a Casa Magna or
Cohiba Black. Just make sure that your smokes are properly stored in your humidor to counter the effects of the cold, dry weather. Outdoor smoking during the winter is also when your fine torch
cigar lighter will earn its keep. Use a quality torch lighter with a steady flame and it's going to withstand just about any outdoor breeze.
Although you can easily enjoy the cigar smoking experience in the outdoors, it's always better to savor a fine smoke in the comfort of your den. Inhale the fine smoke and meditate on the complexities of
cigars while escaping the icy winds of winter. Enjoy a good smoke on a daily basis like that and you won't even need to travel south for the winter.
Find everything from high-rated cigars to quality discount smokes at Thompson Cigars today.
The advent of the online cigar store has made it so much easier to be an aficionado. In the past, if you wanted to enjoy fine smokes, you had to find a local cigar store. While this wasn't really an issue way back when a large percentage of the population enjoyed tobacco, as smoking declined, so did the smoke shops of yore. They were still around but just far and few between. Many of the remaining smoke shops were also very limited in the numbers and types of
cigars they offered. In some places, aficionados had to do some serious traveling to acquire quality
cigars and cigar accessories.
Fortunately, all of that changed when smoke shops shifted over to selling their wares over the Internet. Even if you lived in Alaska or a remote corner of North Dakota, online cigar shops made it possible to order and obtain high quality smokes and everything an aficionado could ever want. However, even if you think you have already stocked up on cigars and don't need any accessories, it's still worth it to check the
Thompson online store on a daily basis. It's so important to do this because there are discounts, deals, and bargains that are offered every day of the year. Since those great deals change on a frequent basis, it pays to check the website every day of the year.
Find a huge array of fine smokes and other accessories at Thompson Cigars today!
Hemingway was one of the most iconic writers of the twentieth century. His stories were
beautifully dramatic and were a reflection of many of his own experiences. The "old man of the sea" was a classic adrenaline junkie who thrived on new, exciting, and dangerous experiences such as soldiering, big game hunting, and deep sea fishing. In light of his gusto for the good life, perhaps it should also come as no surprise that he was an inveterate aficionado. Ernest Hemingway's love for fine smokes may even be part of the reason why he spent his final days in Cuba. Since he resided in a land that treasures fine
cigars, it's easy to imagine him partaking in quality, hand-rolled smokes on a daily basis right up to the end.
No matter what has been said about Hemingway, it can't be denied that he was one heck of a character. Like Churchill, his personality and love for
cigars was so robust that he even has a cigar named after him. The
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Best Seller Maduro Perfecto captures the complex nature of the writer with complex, mild to medium flavors. This is a literally uncommon smoke that hasn't been available for sale until now. Buy a box or two to add this excellent rare cigar to your collection before supplies run out!
Save on this and other high-rated smokes at Thompson Cigars today!
If you just joined the cigar smoking club, don't be surprised if it seems rather overwhelming. It actually should be considering the history, creativity, and fine art of cigar making and smoking. The world of the aficionado is no small place. There are hundreds of brands of
cigars to choose from that involve different wrappers, fillers, seeds, flavors, and other factors that can be a source of confusion for people new to the good life. Although personally discovering the world of smokes on your own is the best way to learn about it, it's always good to have a few tips from seasoned aficionados:
- Try a different brand every time you smoke: Even if you have already settled on the smoking just one brand, you probably haven't been exposed to the huge variety of flavors and experiences associated with other types of cigars. Make efforts to try as many cigars as possible to discover the best for each smoking occasion.
- Sign up for a cigar of the month club: This is probably the best way to learn about and try a large variety of high quality smokes without spending big sums of money in the process.
- Get a humidor: Cigars need specific, proper storage or they can go bad in more than one way. Buy one of these as soon as possible to preserve and age your treasured smokes.
Buy all of your cigar needs at Thompson cigars today and save!
rkdrmr1 from Stockbridge Georgia reviewed the FAT BOY I 2-FER NATURAL GORDO
Set aside a fair amount of time to enjoy this monster. I bought them almost as a joke; 70 ring gauge??? but then, I smoked one and couldn't believe the full bodied flavor. Not to mention, nice, even burn. I was expecting the flavor to turn as I smoked it but, I took it down to a NUB and it was perfect.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Even burn, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Fat Boy, Be Gone!
I'll be happy when I see the last of you-that has to be the worst name ever put on a cigar. It's a shame because these 70 ring gauge whoppers taste so fine. But they're priced to sell at this closeout special. Our Fat Boy Churchills are a full 70 ring gauge, and the extra dimension means more filler tobacco goes into each cigar, providing for an extra measure of taste. Indeed, this cigar boasts five full long filler leaves in each cigar. It's a cigar made to be puffed slowly while every flavor subtlety is enjoyed like fine wine on the palate. Yep, you're gonna like this cigar! That's the good news. But the bad news is they're in very short supply, so to get your two ten-packs for a low, low price for the biggest cigar we offer - you better act now. They're going fast!
Joe from Omaha reviewed the FAT BOY I 2-FER NATURAL GORDO
This is both a good tasting and a fun cigar to smoke.I always get a reaction.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
Fat Boy, Be Gone!
I'll be happy when I see the last of you-that has to be the worst name ever put on a cigar. It's a shame because these 70 ring gauge whoppers taste so fine. But they're priced to sell at this closeout special. Our Fat Boy Churchills are a full 70 ring gauge, and the extra dimension means more filler tobacco goes into each cigar, providing for an extra measure of taste. Indeed, this cigar boasts five full long filler leaves in each cigar. It's a cigar made to be puffed slowly while every flavor subtlety is enjoyed like fine wine on the palate. Yep, you're gonna like this cigar! That's the good news. But the bad news is they're in very short supply, so to get your two ten-packs for a low, low price for the biggest cigar we offer - you better act now. They're going fast!
Chomper from Pa reviewed the FAT BOY I 2-FER NATURAL GORDO
Pros:It's great to have a nice 70 ring cigar. Really.It has a nice even burn.I loved the finish..I plan on getting more.Cons:They sometimes go out unless your huffing away at it.The flavor and strength are too lite through most of this smoke. (it does pick up steam as you get closer to the finish)There were some wrapper splitting issues.They didn't fare very well or as long as other cigars in my humidor for some reason.Wishes:I'd really, REALLY like to try this with a maduro wrapper, as well as see more choices in the 70 ring gauge.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Good Draw, Good flavor, Truely Big Ring Gauge, Well Constructed
Cons: Goes out too easily, Too light on flavor, Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Events, Once in a while, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: I know what I like, Stogie Chomper
Fat Boy, Be Gone!
I'll be happy when I see the last of you-that has to be the worst name ever put on a cigar. It's a shame because these 70 ring gauge whoppers taste so fine. But they're priced to sell at this closeout special. Our Fat Boy Churchills are a full 70 ring gauge, and the extra dimension means more filler tobacco goes into each cigar, providing for an extra measure of taste. Indeed, this cigar boasts five full long filler leaves in each cigar. It's a cigar made to be puffed slowly while every flavor subtlety is enjoyed like fine wine on the palate. Yep, you're gonna like this cigar! That's the good news. But the bad news is they're in very short supply, so to get your two ten-packs for a low, low price for the biggest cigar we offer - you better act now. They're going fast!
Ebolavirus from Central Texas reviewed the FLOR DE JALAPA CANDELA GRAN CORONA
Very very light taste...A little too light for me but may be perfect for someone else...All in all they are pretty good...I wouldn't buy this particular one for me again...
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw
Best Uses: Everyday
Whether you select the mild, light Candela, the golden Natural or the rich, dark Maduro variety of the Flor de Jalapa line, you must know these wrappers have been going through their aging and maturing process for two long years. We’ve been patiently waiting for these additions to the Flor de Jalapa line, cigars which focus on using world renowned Cuban-seed tobaccos grown in the Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua’s northeast corner. This fertile valley has the perfect growing conditions for tobacco including soil, temperature, humidity, and elevation. Despite the wait, we’re able to bring these exciting additions to the Flor de Jalapa retinue of fine cigars to you at the same low price as their regular line of fine cigars.
JimiG from Westland, MI reviewed the ILLUSIONE CIGARS ILLUSIONE MJ12 NATURAL TORO
Great smoke, fine presentation from outer foil wrapper to the care taken in rolling that produces a full bodied smoke with an even burn and extended ash.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: Hard to find a flaw
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
Illusione cigars are a premium line of cigars handmade at the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras from all Nicaraguan tobacco. Produced by Dion Giolito, Illusione cigars are produced in small quantities to maintain outstanding consistency and quality in every batch. This approach has resulted in cigars that are uniformly excellent, as proven by their rating as one of the top 10 cigars of 2007 by none other than Cigar Aficionado. Illusione cigars are grown from Corojo ’99 and Criollo ’98 seeds and wrapped in a Café Colorado leaf. Finished with the Cuban style triple cap, you can count on these smokes looking as great as they taste. Shop Illusione cigars at Thompson Cigar today.
The world of cigars is meant to be explored. Every aficionado has his or her own favorite brand
of smoke but that doesn't mean that it has to be the only cigar you enjoy. The love and appreciation that most cigar makers have for fine smokes means that there are hundreds of high quality
cigars to choose from. In addition, since the quality of tobacco leaves can vary by year and region, even brands you have smoked in the past might pleasantly surprise you in 2012. You might also want to branch out and give flavored smokes a try. If you are used to smoking mild cigars, why not treat yourself to a highly-rated robust cigar?
With so many
cigars just waiting to be tasted, it would be a big shame to not broaden your smoking horizons. One of the easiest ways to do this by joining a
sampler of the month club. Sign up for the Thompson Cigars sampler of the month and you get 5, carefully chosen, high quality smokes each month. They come with information that gives details about each type of cigar to enhance your experience. It's almost like meeting with the experts from Thompson Cigars to discuss and smoke some hand-picked favorites.
Sign up for your personal monthly cigar tour and find all of your smoke-related needs at Thompson Cigars today.
If you are like most aficionados, you travel from time to time. Whether for work or pleasure, flying to different states and countries has become a regular part of your life. Even though you can't do it on the plane, you wouldn't dream of traveling without partaking in a fine Casa Magna or one of your favorite
Ashton Cigars. The experience is a vital part of enjoying the good life so you bring some smokes with you. Although you could buy smokes in most places you visit, why waste time looking for a quality tobacco shop when you can bring
cigars from home?
The number of smokes you bring with you depends on the purpose and duration of your trip. If you are traveling for business, it's best to bring double the number of cigars that you would normally carry. This accounts for the smokes that you might share with new clients and partners so it's worth it to pick out the cigars you believe to be best suited for this purpose. If pleasure is the reason for your trip, carry a few more than the regular number of cigars you would smoke in the same amount of time. You might want those extra few smokes for yourself or to share with new acquaintances.
Stock up on cigars for traveling by visiting Thompson Cigars today!
Smoking cigars isn't exactly a low-cost hobby. High-rated smokes are often expensive, certain items can lighten any wallet, and
humidors are a necessary expense. However, the good life never comes cheap so you pay to enjoy it. At the same time, you might not need to spend huge amounts of money to be an aficionado. Cigars and everything related to the world of fine tobacco is downright affordable. You may have to look around for certain smokes and accessories but there's no need to break the bank and enjoy a high-rated cigar now and then.
A great way to comfortably enjoy quality smokes on a daily basis is by picking out some of the
cigars offered by Thompson. Go to the "
Buy More Cigars and Save" page on the website and you can get exactly what the title indicates. Buy
Thompson Cigars made with leaf grown from excellent Corojo seeds for low prices. You can even get two bundles for the price of one!
There are also several other options for buying numbers of quality smokes at low prices and it's an excellent way to stock up on smokes to be handed out at parties or other celebrations.
Save when you buy more cigars at Thompson Cigars today!
Steve from Fort Myers, FL reviewed the VSOP DOUBLE CORONA NATURAL
I enjoy a fine cigar to end my day.... along with a brandy. This cigar makes me look forward to that moment
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado
These are every inch premium grade cigars. With smokers now concentrating their buying on the name brand smokes, we have acquired the brand and remaining inventory of the VSOP line. The tobaccos here are largely Dominican filler and binder with an Indonesian wrapper. It’s a tried and true combination that Dominican manufacturers of name brand cigars have been selling by the millions for decades, definitely a mild to medium-bodied smoke that delivers as much as you would expect from a Romeo y Julieta-type cigar: not too heavy or strong, not too light, and for far less than what you would have to pay for a cigar with a more famous band around it.
Capt. Sam from Naples fla. reviewed the MIAMI SUITES IRISH CREAM NATURAL CIGARILLO IRISH CREME
Machine made... sometimes you get a reject..
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
Cons: Construction Issues, Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
The Miami Suites Rum Pack is a best-seller nationwide due to its rich rum flavors mixed with the finest tobacco fillers, binders, and wrappers. Available for an appealingly low price, it’s no wonder that Miami Suites flavored cigars are one of the most popular cigars out there, both for newcomers and experienced cigar smokers. Only Miami Suites can satisfy your need for quality tobacco and fine construction, as well as your desire for an enjoyable smoke at a cost-effective price. For a handy pack of 5 Miami Suites Rum cigars, look no further than Thompson Cigar.
Steve from Minneapolis, MN reviewed the MIAMI SUITES IRISH CREAM NATURAL CIGARILLO IRISH CREME
Great when working around the yard or on the golf course.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
The Miami Suites Rum Pack is a best-seller nationwide due to its rich rum flavors mixed with the finest tobacco fillers, binders, and wrappers. Available for an appealingly low price, it’s no wonder that Miami Suites flavored cigars are one of the most popular cigars out there, both for newcomers and experienced cigar smokers. Only Miami Suites can satisfy your need for quality tobacco and fine construction, as well as your desire for an enjoyable smoke at a cost-effective price. For a handy pack of 5 Miami Suites Rum cigars, look no further than Thompson Cigar.
Hardy RD from spothington, ct reviewed the MIAMI SUITES IRISH CREAM NATURAL CIGARILLO IRISH CREME
genrally a great smoke
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor
The Miami Suites Rum Pack is a best-seller nationwide due to its rich rum flavors mixed with the finest tobacco fillers, binders, and wrappers. Available for an appealingly low price, it’s no wonder that Miami Suites flavored cigars are one of the most popular cigars out there, both for newcomers and experienced cigar smokers. Only Miami Suites can satisfy your need for quality tobacco and fine construction, as well as your desire for an enjoyable smoke at a cost-effective price. For a handy pack of 5 Miami Suites Rum cigars, look no further than Thompson Cigar.
Steve from Minneapolis, MN reviewed the MIAMI SUITES IRISH CREAM NATURAL CIGARILLO IRISH CREME
Good value
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: Firm Draw
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado
The Miami Suites Rum Pack is a best-seller nationwide due to its rich rum flavors mixed with the finest tobacco fillers, binders, and wrappers. Available for an appealingly low price, it’s no wonder that Miami Suites flavored cigars are one of the most popular cigars out there, both for newcomers and experienced cigar smokers. Only Miami Suites can satisfy your need for quality tobacco and fine construction, as well as your desire for an enjoyable smoke at a cost-effective price. For a handy pack of 5 Miami Suites Rum cigars, look no further than Thompson Cigar.
Papaman from West Chicago , IL reviewed the MIAMI SUITES IRISH CREAM NATURAL CIGARILLO IRISH CREME
Your book only offers one flavor. Would like to try the other flavors to. Please list them in future books .thanks
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed, Wraped well for freshness
Cons: Hard to remove wrapper
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: EX cigarette smoker
The Miami Suites Rum Pack is a best-seller nationwide due to its rich rum flavors mixed with the finest tobacco fillers, binders, and wrappers. Available for an appealingly low price, it’s no wonder that Miami Suites flavored cigars are one of the most popular cigars out there, both for newcomers and experienced cigar smokers. Only Miami Suites can satisfy your need for quality tobacco and fine construction, as well as your desire for an enjoyable smoke at a cost-effective price. For a handy pack of 5 Miami Suites Rum cigars, look no further than Thompson Cigar.
Before the advent of the Internet, cigar aficionados obtained smokes from their local tobacco or cigar store. These outlets were a common fixture of American towns and cities for several decades. As convenience stores gradually replaced five and dimes, small tobacco retailers also declined in numbers. Convenience stores and gas stations also sold cigarettes and other tobacco-related products, and many of the traditional smoke shops just couldn't compete.
The exception were tobacco shops that sold a good selection of
cigars and had a healthy following of loyal clientele. In dealing with cigars, these places also had their own
humidors. Although not as common as they used to be, shops that specifically deal in tobacco products and fine cigars can still be found. They still carefully store precious and timeless smokes in their own humidors but the modern humidor is arguably the online one.
The many benefits of buying cigars online makes this the easiest and most convenient way to acquire smokes. While using the Internet to shop for cigars doesn't replace the welcome, heady scents and friendly conversations of an old fashioned smoke shop, the selection is typically better, the prices lower, and the information about each smoke is at the tips of your fingers. You also don't even need to leave the house to search for and buy quality smokes such as the
Casa Magna Belicoso Oscuro.
Go online to shop for
cigars in the modern humidor.
RDW from Southington, CT reviewed the MIAMI SUITES IRISH CREAM NATURAL CIGARILLO IRISH CREME
hard to beat for a small smoke at a really good price. Even my wife enjoys occaisionally smoking this item.
Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating:
Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Steady variety smoker
The Miami Suites Rum Pack is a best-seller nationwide due to its rich rum flavors mixed with the finest tobacco fillers, binders, and wrappers. Available for an appealingly low price, it’s no wonder that Miami Suites flavored cigars are one of the most popular cigars out there, both for newcomers and experienced cigar smokers. Only Miami Suites can satisfy your need for quality tobacco and fine construction, as well as your desire for an enjoyable smoke at a cost-effective price. For a handy pack of 5 Miami Suites Rum cigars, look no further than Thompson Cigar.
