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Custom Tobacco Launches With A Bang!

On July 25, 2013 Custom Tobacco celebrated the company's official launch with a party at Lure Nightclub in Hollywood. ?The gorgeous outdoor patio was packed with cigar aficionados and friends of Custom Tobacco, all enjoying a customized smoke from our premium blends. ?The drinks were flowing, the music was jamming, and of course, the cigars were smoking; the guests were having a good time. ?All in...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

The Perfect Gift for a New Dad

Fun Fact: The common tradition of giving cigars as a gift to new dads dates back to the 17th century. In those days, cigars were treasured because they were rare and hard to attain. Thus, when a man parted with a cigar it was an expression of deep emotional appreciation. The birth of a boy was considered an event of national importance because of the young man?s value to his father and the comm...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Think Twice About Where You Light Up

Thought about enjoying a cigar at work? Be careful about where you choose to light up. According to California Labor Code Section 6404.5, it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed space of employment. However, there are a couple exceptions. You are allowed to smoke in your office if it meets these conditions: the office you work in has less than five full or part time employees, there is a smoking ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Notable Cigar Smokers

Did you know that these famous figures were cigar smokers? Just imagine if they could customize their very own tobacco?blend and band! Winston Churchill: Widely considered one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also known for his numerous academic pastimes.? He was a historian, an artist, and a writer, but perhaps his most devout hobby was enjoying a good c...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Smoking Techniques: The Finger Roll

Smoking a cigar successfully can be tricky. There is a lot that can go wrong when it?comes to the process. To greatly improve your smoke, try the finger roll.?Try to employ this every 60 seconds, or every 2 draws depending on which comes?first. The Finger Roll involves rolling the cigar in your fingers. Do not twirl the cigar,?but roll it in-between your thumb and index & middle finger. Make it a ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Why Cigars and Golf are a Match Made in Smoker Heaven

Big, small, thick, and thin cigars, you?ll find plenty of them these days in any good golf course.? With summer coming soon, some of the best days on the golf course with your favorite cigar are around the corner. ??Whether you?re celebrating a great birdie, or enjoying a post-round cocktail, a premium cigar and game of golf complement each other nicely. Cigars offer an all-natural way to enjoy...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Bizarre Smoking Laws

Laws concerning smoking have become tighter and tighter with every year. But for some?laws, you just have to wonder what they were smoking. From puffing monkeys to killer?ashtrays, here are the 5 most ridiculous laws about smoking. 1. Indiana According to legend, back in the 1920?s, a monkey appeared in court for getting caught?smoking in the city of South Bend. A law was passed that mak...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Size Matters: Choosing the Right Cigar for You

When choosing your cigar, size certainly matters, but bigger isn't always necessarily better. Just as you specify your blend and wrapper to choose what best suits you, the size of the cigar you choose will impact your smoking experience. One of the most common?misconceptions about smoking is that the size of the person should dictate and match?the size of the cigar. That is, as the myth goes, a b...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

The Three F Words of the Holiday Season & Why You?ll Need a Stogie

Family. Food. (Black) Friday - The three F words that pretty much sum up the holiday season. Okay, maybe we're missing one, but we want to keep it clean here. Let?s face it, you don't need an excuse to smoke cigars, but if you?re looking for one, we?ve got a few to choose from. Family. The holidays are a hard time for everyone. Yes, it?s nice to spend time with family, catch up with loved ones ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Six Ways to Bring Cigars Into Your Thanksgiving Festivities

For some, Thanksgiving is a break from work, a four day vacation and a reason to let loose from the daily working life. For others it can be all about Football. The Cowboys and Lions keeping up with tradition and hosting their annual Thanksgiving Day game. However, most of us are celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family while we gather around the table and give thanks and feast on our delici...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

New York Times Explores Growth in Popularity of Cigars

In a recent article in?The New York Times, flavored cigars have been identified as the most recent trend in popular tobacco. While certain laws left the responsibility of limiting the distribution of flavored cigars, also known as swishers, up to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009, the administrative body has made no definitive motion toward banning flavored products, ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018