Cigars A Guide

Author : Richard Carleton Hacker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781632208699

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The Ultimate Cigar Book by Richard Carleton Hacker Pdf

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.

Author : Nicholas Foulkes
Publisher : Preface Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Cigars
ISBN : 1848094876

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Cigars: a Guide by Nicholas Foulkes Pdf

Exploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents, and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs, and connoisseurs. In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances, and delicious realities of the smoke-savoring universe, serving as an introduction for the neophyte and a reference for the connoisseur.

Author : Matteo Speranza
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781646431069

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The Cuban Cigar Handbook by Matteo Speranza Pdf

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.

Author : Steve Luck
Publisher : Parragon Pubishing India
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Cigar bands and labels
ISBN : 1407516035

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The Complete Guide to Cigars by Steve Luck Pdf

This Title Is Aimed At Both The Cigar Novice And The Aficionado. Arranged Into Four Chapters, The Book Provides A General History And Overview Of Tobacco And Cigars, Its Discovery By Columbus, Today'S Cigar-Producing Countries As Well As An Indepth Look A

Author : Jorge Armenteros
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781510752139

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The Tobacconist Handbook by Jorge Armenteros Pdf

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.

Author : Aaron Sigmond
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614287841

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The Impossible Collection of Cigars by Aaron Sigmond Pdf

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.

Author : Anwer Bati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Cigars
ISBN : 1850768153

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The Cigar Companion by Anwer Bati Pdf

Author : Paul Boghos Kevork Garmirian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0962704601

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The Gourmet Guide to Cigars by Paul Boghos Kevork Garmirian Pdf

Author : BarCharts, Inc.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1572227877

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Cigar Guide by BarCharts, Inc. Pdf

Sound like a connoisseur and get the most out of your cigars. For beginners and regular cigar smokers alike.

Author : Aaron Sigmond,Nick Kolakowski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781629148281

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Playboy The Book of Cigars by Aaron Sigmond,Nick Kolakowski Pdf

For some, nothing is as pleasurable as the smell and taste of a great cigar. For them, Playboy The Book of Cigars will be the next best thing to lighting up. Whether you want to learn the ?ner points of cutters, cutting, or humidors, or want to understand more about how ?ne tobacco is grown and ?ne cigars rolled, it’s all here for you. Learn why Cuban cigars are so sought-after, what ?ne cigars from the Dominican Republic and Honduras have to offer, and whether cigars from Cameroon and the Canary Islands are worth your time. With a foreword by artist and bon vivant LeRoy Neiman and an afterword by award-winning actor Joe Mantegna, there is more than a touch of the good life here. Sprinkled with photographs from around the world, enlivened by sexy Playboy beauties, and featuring illustrated images of celebrities by Risko, there has never been a cigar book offering more of the good life than Playboy The Book of Cigars. It’s the perfect book to keep next to your humidor.

Author : Marvin R Shanken,Bill Cosby
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997-09-29
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0762400595

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Shanken's Cigar Handbook by Marvin R Shanken,Bill Cosby Pdf

The ideal reference for the novice cigar fancier, with guidelines for selecting a cigar, cutting, lighting, and ashing. Also includes cigar brands, styles, history, and humidor selection and usage.

Author : Jane Resnick
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1884822886

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International Connoisseur's Guide to Cigars by Jane Resnick Pdf

Here is the most convenient, expert and well-priced guide you'll find to tell you what cigars are available, how and where you can get them, and what the qualities are of each brand and variety. Like fine wines, exquisite cheeses, or the best caviars, a good cigar is something to be savored and appreciated with unabashed self-indulgence. Learn everything you have to know about the size, texture, age, and taste of cigars produced in America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. 200 cigar brands are itemized, described, analyzed, and assayed; 80 of them are photographed. The history of cigars is included, and a special section of profiles of famous cigar smokers--from Winston Churchill to Fidel Castro, from Groucho Marx to Lauren Hutton, from Jack Kennedy to Arnold Schwartzenegger--reveals their likes and dislikes.

Author : Theo Rudman
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1572432330

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Rudman's Cigar Buying Guide by Theo Rudman Pdf

Cigar smoking is America's newest trend. World-renowned cigar expert Theo Rudman guides readers through the process of selecting and savoring the perfect cigar. Rating over 500 cigars for size, color, taste, price, aroma, and more, Rudman's is the single most comprehensive source for both first-time buyers as well as connoisseurs.

Author : Theo Rudman
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1996-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1572431490

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The Complete Guide to Cigars by Theo Rudman Pdf

With cigar bars and restaurants opening in all major cities, the number of new aficionados continues to grow. For this growing number of cigar smokers, expert Theo Rudman provides an incredible range of information, including directories, indexes, cross-references on cigars, ratings, and much more. Full-color illus.

Author : Nick Hammond
Publisher : Reddoor Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Cigars
ISBN : 1910453684

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Around the World in 80 Cigars by Nick Hammond Pdf

Lifestyle journalist Nick Hammond takes readers on a quarter-century expedition of wonder. From the bamboo forests of Japan to the peat burns of the Scottish Hebrides; from the dripping rainforest of Borneo to the scorched savannah of Africa; Around The World In 80 Cigars follows a natural observer through weird and wonderful adventures, each linked by the golden thread of a fine cigar. Ever been stuck in a minefield? Wondered what a sultry night in Havana is really all about? Wished you could sail in a hot air balloon over Cognac, go lobster fishing off Scotland, or dive with great white sharks off Gaansbai? All these adventures and more are told in searing detail in this beautifully packaged memoir.