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AGENTLEMENS L IFESTYLE GU IDESince 2013 - I ssue .1 - January 2013

THE CUBAN CIGARThe true story about the Cuban cigar, the origination,

why it was made illegal and why its so popular

THE GROOMERInterview with the amazing John Allan

GENTLEMENS RULESRules to guide you on how to life the life of a true gentleman#1 2013 - kr 160,-


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Our regular rulescomes with every issue. Spread throughoutthe magazine you will ind a mix o ten rules on how to dress orbehave like a gentleman. We wont tell you where they are, youll

just have to look out for them while reading.

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Complete your look

with this seasons accessories

CONTENTS


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Gentlemens Gazette has met up with barber John Allan to talkabout his barber shop and his product line. Read the interview toget to know him and his story, the road to where hes now andall o his success.

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Barber & Grooming

products to stay clean and fresh

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Cigars & Accessories

to be a propper cigar smoker


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TENTIPSONHOWTORAISEA

GENTLEMAN


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T

hats how Stephanie Yoshimoto, a man-

ners-conscious mom o three boys in San

Mateo, Calif., felt when her 5-year-old

son had a play date with a new friend. My son

preferred to play alone, so when I suggested he in-

volve his friend, he started talking back to me in

front o our guests. Then, he wouldnt share his

Legos, making the young boy cry. No matter what

I said, my son reacted with yelling, says Yoshimo-

to. I was terribly embarrassed by my sons behav-

ior, especially because he wouldnt even apologize.

I had to end the play date. I apologized profusely

to the boy and his mom, but we have not gotten

together with them since.

To help all parents o future young men, we

talked with four experts about teaching your sonmanners, kindness, responsibility, and empathy

- all positive traits that lead to gentleman-like

behavior and (bonus!) a giant conidence boost in

your boy. Here are their tips and techniques for

raising a gentleman:

Know

what to expect by age and personality, says eti-

quette expert Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., the great

granddaughter o renowned manners maven Em-

ily Post and director o The Emily Post Institute.

At each step o his growing life, your son should

learn a little more about manners, such as saying,

please and thank you from ages 1 to 3 and help-

ing to clear the table by age 5.

Three year olds cant look someone in the

eye [see tip #4], but by 6 years old, they shouldbe able to do that, says Senning, whose website,

TheGiftoGoodManners.com, provides etiquette

when your son seems destined to grow up a boorish cad who chewswith his mouth open and burps at the dinner table? Has your son bit the nanny, pushed a baby,

barked out food orders, pitched a it in public, or made friends cry? Youre not alone. Most moms have

endured these common, yet horribly cringing moments, despite knowing the importance of

raising a respectful, responsible, kind and conident young man.


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Theres nothing like the spicy smokefrom the Cuban cigar


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guidelines from birth until 18 years old. You will

want to consider your sons personality when set-

ting your goals. Tweak lessons based on whether

he is shy, quiet, outgoing, talkative or inquisitive,

according to Senning. Dont pressure kids, says

Senning. Be sensitive to your sons personality at

every developmental stage.

. Compassion is an

essential trait for building self-respect and respect

for others. Kids who are gentlemen dont bully

and are less likely to be bullied, says Senning. A

gentleman is also someone who stands up for his

friends. Work on perspective taking, the skill o

considering anothers view before your own. First,ask your son how he feels, then ask him what

he thinks the other person is feeling. This is an

important stage that is often missed, says Maia

Szalavitz, co-author o Born for Love: Why Em-

pathy is Essential and Endangered. Its like put-

ting on your own oxygen mask irst and then you

can help others.

Practice by reading together and asking, What

do you think the rabbit in the book is feeling? En-

gaging your son in the rabbits view gets him in

the habit o thinking o others.

.Listening to peers is essential to

making and keeping friends - at all ages and stag-

es o life. Teach boys to make an effort to listen,

because other peoples thoughts really do matter,

says Katy Shamitz, director o Skills for Living, acenter in Norwell, Mass., where kids learn about

socializing. For the past 10 years theres been a

Kids who are gentlemendont bully and are less likely to be bullied, saysSenning. A gentleman is also someone who stands upfor his friends.


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culture o celebrating yourself. Learning that its

not all about you is a dying art. Kids show caring

by lending an ear.

and smile! Remind

your son to walk into a room, smile and connect

with kids with his eyes, says Shamitz. This also

allows him to notice how others might be feeling.I theres a kid sitting by himself, tell your son to

go talk to him. Encourage your son to use social

thinking skills to igure out how other people are

feeling. Explain the value o smiling, especially i

hes shy: smiles cheer up a room; smiles make ev-

erything easier; and smiles boost moods.

Eye contact expresses sincerity and honesty and

fosters bonding between two people. It also helps

build self-conidence. However, it could be really

threatening to look someone in the eye, says Sen-

ning. Teach kids to look at the nose. You cant tell

and its not as scary.

. Boys often re-

spond less to words alone than girls, says Michael

Gurian, a family therapist and author o The

Wonder o Boys. When teaching gentleman-like

behaviors, communicate with three senses (sight,

touch, sound) to get your message across. For ex-

ample, i your son always tosses his shoes into the

family room, try this multi-sensory method:

Get down at his level and look him in the eye.

Gently hold both shoulders. Say, I want you to

place your shoes in the mudroom. Use this tech-nique anywhere, at a restaurant or a grocery store,

to reinforce and repeat etiquette lessons.

. Little kids forget requests to act

responsibly within seconds, according to Gurian.

Its important to have them do tasks right away

and then reward them with nice words. Plus, the

memory center in boys develops later than girls,

so your notion o how responsibility is handled

should be different, he explains. When you ask

your son to move his trucks out o the living

room, for example, have him do it right away sothe memory o the request matches the action. Or,

do it together to model how to take care o your

belongings and explain out loud why you put toys

away at the end o the day.

.Practice table manners

and chivalry at home, such as complimenting the

cook, burping quietly with your mouth closed and

writing thank you notes, so your son knows what

to do when he is on his own. Teaching your boy

to be a gentleman gives him the skills to build and

strengthen relationships with family, teachers and

friends, and helps him in day-to-day life, says

Senning. This develops self- conidence because

your son will go into all situations, from eating at

a friends house to going on a job interview (later

in life), knowing whats expected o him. He wont

sit there wondering what to do, which dissolves

self-conidence. Hell have an improved image and

it will give him an edge.

.Turn everyday situations into

learning moments. For example, i someone in thesupermarket smashes a cart, say, I wonder whats

going on with them? I an ambulance roars by say


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A gentleman knows how to tie hisown tie, and doesnt need help


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I hope everyone is okay. This could be more ef-

fective with younger children than bringing them

to soup kitchen. Charity work is good, but be

sensitive to your childs age. Strangers may pro-

duce anxiety, advises Szalavitz.

.All o the experts agree:

both parents should behave how they want to seetheir son behave. This is easier said than done,

but when kids see you donating to charity, being

kind to other people or saying please and thank

you, that has a big inluence, says Szalavitz. Chil-

dren learn how to regulate themselves from their

parents and caregivers. Remember to consider

role models based on this when selecting a nanny

or other child care providers.

.Its important to create a

plan and work together with your caregiver, so

you are teaching the same skills. Pick a few lessons

at a time and make sure everyone has the same

age-appropriate steps in mind for your child. Re-

view the tips above during your regular meetings

and adjust them as your son grows.

Once your son gets into the routine of being a young

gentleman, he will experience the beneits of being

polite and acting kindly towards others. Hell soon see

that it actually feels nice to be, well.... nice.


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THIS SEASONS

MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES

The JA shave. Hot hot water,sharp blade slickwater preshave solution, shave cream,time, and a good glass oscotch. I shave at night whenits quiet, I take my time, Ilook forward to it. Respect,Commitment, and balance.Respect by taking care oyoursel in grooming. Be-

cause when you look good,you feel good, and that breedsconidence. Commitment inthe way that you have to com-mit for anything to work. Socommit to regimen o serviceand product that works foryou. Balance is somethingwe all strive for. Respect andcommitment bring balance.

Matte pomade is a light-weight, water-based pomadethat gives hair detail withoutthe shine. It can be used on allhair types to provide texture,separation, and a light, lexi-ble hold. As a pliable stylingtool, MATTE allows you tocreate and recreate any lookor style. This pomade wash-

es out easily, which makesit more appropriate for ev-eryday use. Use it carefullyand remember to not use toomuch, as it will make yourhair feel sticky and it can leave

visible stains in your hair.This will surely give you theultimale look o a gentlemenwith hair slicked back.

John Allan, is the man. Ad-vantage to my products is this- my line is produced specii-cally from a hair stylist pointo view for guys - lightweightgels, matte inish pomades,all-in-one shampoos - all

with guys in mind. Also, wehave the best lab in the world;20,000 guys to test on. The Jashave. Hot hot water, sharpblade slickwater pre shavesolution, shave cream, time,and a good glass o scotch.

A tie should always be the

correct length and look straight

Every man should look and smell good. Great accessories will complete

a look in a way you never thought was possible. Here are some of this seasons must-haves.


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Several months ago, I wasinvited by John Allan, to visitone o his New York storesand experience one o theirsignature treatments. Upuntil that point, I had nev-er heard o them but after aquick look at their website, I

decided to give it a try. Con-sidering, he is an expert in

his ield that specializes onmens grooming exclusive-ly, we thought it might be

valuable to you to have Johnwrite a column about variousgrooming procedures. To-morrow, we will publish hisirst article on how to shave

but today, you get to knowhim a bit more.

An exfoliating agent,

that helps release dirt fromclogged pores, remove deadsurface skin cells and help

prevent in-grown hairs. Vol-canic pumice provides themuscle while Jojoba and OatProtein infuses moisture. Vi-tamin A helps leave the skinfeeling smooth, diminishing

the effects o aging and UVdamage. This scrub can beused one or two times perweek. Make sure to use it

light as hard and often use candamage the skin. Dont usearound the eyes, as the skinhere is very thing and fragile.Finish o by using a nourish-ing facial skin lotion.

Kiehls. Advantage to myproducts is this - my line isproduced speciically from ahair stylist point o view forguys - lightweight gels, matteinish pomades, all-in-oneshampoos - all with guys in

mind. Also, we have the bestlab in the world; 20,000 guysto test on. My products are

organic and are made in USA.You can get John Allansproducts at his own barbershop, at his own website orBarneys store or webshophas probably all his products.Maybe your local hairdresser

have his line. Once you havetried John Allans youll prob-ably never go back.

Te 101 man feels he has notime, or just doesnt care. Hewants a good shave, but hewants it fast. I he doesntalready shave in the shower,I recommend he starts. Thisguy needs a slick shave andthe shower steam will pro-

vide him with the moisturethat his beard needs. Just add

a thin layer o pre-shave solu-tion or conditioner onto theskin to reduce razor drag andexperience a fast, clean shave.First and foremost, men haveto remember one o the mainingredients for an incredi-ble shave TAKING YOURTIME.

Nothing smells better than

a man wearing the right perfume


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Be aware that the line between conidenceand arrogance is extremely thin.


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Being a gentleman isnt a form of courtship,its a way of life.


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INTERVIEW:

JOHN ALLAN &

HIS BARBER CAREER

is a high end barbershop with all kinds of grooming services, that ofers aclub like atmosphere and also a membership, allowing you to get a trim every week while

drinking a Manhatten and watching a game or playing pool. Overall a very

pleasant grooming service center that ofers more than just a haircut.

.

Several months ago, I was invited by John

Allan, to visit one o his New York stores

and experience one o their signature

treatments. Up until that point, I had never heard

o them but after a quick look at their website, I

decided to give it a try.

Considering, he is an expert in his ield thatspecializes on mens grooming exclusively, we

thought it might be valuable to you to have John

write a column about various grooming proce-

dures. Tomorrow, we will publish his irst arti-

cle on how to shave but today, we wanted you to

enjoy an interview so you get to know him a bit.


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GG: Why did you decide to become a coifeur and who

inluenced you?

JA: I met a girl who was a stylist, went to a hair

show, thought it was something I could do. I had

no other path at the time. My father, Ralph Lau-

ren, Jean Louis David, Vidal Sassoon, and Paul

Mitchell all inluenced me.

GG: What do you think was the advantage of being

trained in France? What was diferent than in the US?

JA: It was the way the french presented their

goods and services. Their approach to life is not

uptight. They have a certain low to the way they

live. It comes naturally.

GG: When did you irst think about starting your own

business and where did you see an opening niche for

yoursel?

JA: 1985 is when I started to look at my future. I

also knew that whatever I did, I wanted to make a

change. I didnt want to just be one o many. With

all o my peers such as Bumble & Bumble, John

Sahag, Frederic Fekkai, the womens business was

taken care of. I looked at the mens there was

nothing. Barbershops were becoming obsolete.

Super cuts was positioning itsel with guys. Prod-

ucts had no specialty. There was deinitely a move

to be made in the mens area John Allans was

born.

Taking it all the way and bringing

old school grooming back


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GG: What do you look for in a hair cut? How do you

evaluate whether someone has a good or bad hair

cut?

JA: I look for the haircut to it and to bring out

character and personality in a client. Certain hair-

cuts have to be perfect. For example fades, lat tops,

etc. When Im working with long hair or more

contemporary cuts that need to it the face, which

is more imperfect, I look to create perfection in the

imperfection.

GG: What hair products did you use before you created

your own brand and what are t he advantages of your

products?

JA: Kiehls. Advantage to my products is this - my

line is produced speciically from a hair stylist

point o view for guys - lightweight gels, matte

inish pomades, all-in-one shampoos - all with

guys in mind. Also, we have the best lab in the

world; 20,000 guys to test on.

GG: Where are your products made? Are they organic?

JA: USA. Organic Properties.

GG: Do you provide straight razor shaves in stores

again? And do you train people in doing that?

JA: Yes we do. But I did not build my business

model around shaves because it is not an art, its

a skill. No we do not train our shavers. Again

because its a skill that needs a thousand shaves to

be considered professional.

GG: What form of shave to you personally prefer andwhy?

JA: The Ja shave. Hot hot water, sharp blade slick-

water pre shave solution, shave cream, time, and

a good glass o scotch. I shave at night when its

quiet, I take my time, I look forward to it.

I look for the haircut to it and to bring outcharacterandpersonalityin a client. Certain haircuts have to be perfect.


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GG: Gillette is probably the most well known shaving

brand in the US, yet I have never been satisied with

their performance. Instead a good old fashioned double

edge razor with feather blades produces much better,

smoother results. Why do you only ofer a modiied

Gillette razor but no straight razors or Double Edge

razors in your shop?

JA: Most guys use Gilette razors and are conident

in that blade. So when I go into the ield o razors,

I have to take into account what the client wants. I

havent heard from my clients that they shave with

a straight razor. Perhaps a specialty item to launch

at Barneys to enhance the brand may give me the

opportunity to create a razor especially for you.


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GG: What is your plan for the future of John Allan?

JA: Expand to Europe and then around the globe.

GG: If you could just provide three grooming tips for

men, what would they be?

JA: Respect, Commitment, and balance.

Respect by taking care o yoursel in grooming. Be-

cause when you look good, you feel good - and that

breeds conidence. Commitment in the way that

you have to commit for anything to work. So com-

mit to regimen o service and product that works

for you. Balance is something we all strive for. Re-

spect and commitment should bring you balance.


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BARBER &

GROOMING PRODUCTS

The JA shave. Hot hot water,sharp blade slickwater preshave solution, shave cream,time, and a good glass oscotch. I shave at night whenits quiet, I take my time, Ilook forward to it. Respect,Commitment, and balance.Respect by taking care oyoursel in grooming. Be-

cause when you look good,you feel good, and that breedsconidence. Commitment inthe way that you have to com-mit for anything to work. Socommit to regimen o serviceand product that works foryou. Balance is somethingwe all strive for. Respect andcommitment bring balance.

Matte pomade is a light-weight, water-based pomadethat gives hair detail withoutthe shine. It can be used on allhair types to provide texture,separation, and a light, lexi-ble hold. As a pliable stylingtool, MATTE allows you tocreate and recreate any lookor style. This pomade wash-

es out easily, which makesit more appropriate for ev-eryday use. Use it carefullyand remember to not use toomuch, as it will make yourhair feel sticky and it can leave

visible stains in your hair.This will surely give you theultimale look o a gentlemenwith hair slicked back.

John Allan, is the man. Ad-vantage to my products is this- my line is produced specii-cally from a hair stylist pointo view for guys - lightweightgels, matte inish pomades,all-in-one shampoos - all

with guys in mind. Also, wehave the best lab in the world;20,000 guys to test on. The Jashave. Hot hot water, sharpblade slickwater pre shavesolution, shave cream, time,and a good glass o scotch.

Use it carefully and please

remember to not use too much

A gentleman should have the right products with the right ingredients.

The real gentleman cares about the inviroment and his suroundings and chose accordingly.


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Several months ago, I wasinvited by John Allan, to visitone o his New York storesand experience one o theirsignature treatments. Upuntil that point, I had nev-er heard o them but after aquick look at their website, I

decided to give it a try. Con-sidering, he is an expert in

his ield that specializes onmens grooming exclusive-ly, we thought it might be

valuable to you to have Johnwrite a column about variousgrooming procedures. To-morrow, we will publish hisirst article on how to shave

but today, you get to knowhim a bit more.

An exfoliating agent,

that helps release dirt fromclogged pores, remove deadsurface skin cells and help

prevent in-grown hairs. Vol-canic pumice provides themuscle while Jojoba and OatProtein infuses moisture. Vi-tamin A helps leave the skinfeeling smooth, diminishing

the effects o aging and UVdamage. This scrub can beused one or two times perweek. Make sure to use it

light as hard and often use candamage the skin. Dont usearound the eyes, as the skinhere is very thing and fragile.Finish o by using a nourish-ing facial skin lotion.

Kiehls. Advantage to myproducts is this - my line isproduced speciically from ahair stylist point o view forguys - lightweight gels, matteinish pomades, all-in-oneshampoos - all with guys in

mind. Also, we have the bestlab in the world; 20,000 guysto test on. My products are

organic and are made in USA.You can get John Allansproducts at his own barbershop, at his own website orBarneys store or webshophas probably all his products.Maybe your local hairdresser

have his line. Once you havetried John Allans youll prob-ably never go back.

Te 101 man feels he has notime, or just doesnt care. Hewants a good shave, but hewants it fast. I he doesntalready shave in the shower,I recommend he starts. Thisguy needs a slick shave andthe shower steam will pro-

vide him with the moisturethat his beard needs. Just add

a thin layer o pre-shave solu-tion or conditioner onto theskin to reduce razor drag andexperience a fast, clean shave.First and foremost, men haveto remember one o the mainingredients for an incredi-ble shave TAKING YOURTIME.

Take it all the way with this

groomer shaving set


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A gentleman admits when hes wrong, and stands hisground when hes right.


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A real gentleman doesnt have to undo yourshirt to get a better view of your heart.


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Superior quality cigars arehand-made. A skilled cigar-roller can assemble hundredso high-quality cigars per day.

Categorization o cigars ison the basis o their size andshape, which together areknown as the vitola.

Fatter cigars o larger gaugehold more iller, with great-er potential to provide a fullbody and complex lavor.


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THE HISTORY OF THE

CUBANCIGAR


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when the tobacco plant was irst cultivated, but there is little doubtabout where. The native people of the American continent were undoubtedly the

irst not only to grow, but to smoke the plant, which probably irst

came from the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico.

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t was certainly used by the Maya o Central

America, and when the Maya civilization

was broken up, the scattered tribes carried

tobacco both southward into South America, and

to North America, where it was probably irst

used in the rites o the Mississipi Indians. It didnt

come to the attention o the rest o the world until

Cristopher Columbuss momentous voyage o the

year 1492.

Columbus himsel was not particularly

impressed by the custom, but soon Spanish and

other European sailors fell for the habit, follwed

by the conquistadores and colonist. In due course

the returning conquistadores introduced tobacco

smoking to Spain and Portugal. The habit, a sign

o wealth, then spread to France, through theFrench ambassador to Portugal, Jean Nicot (who

eventually gave his name to nicotine). The word

tobacco, some say, was a corruption o Tobago,

the name o a Carribbean island. Others claim it

comes from the Tabasco province o Mexico.

Cohiba, a word used by the Taino Indians o Cuba

was thought to mean tobacco, but now is consid-

ered to have reffered to cigars. The word cigar is

from sikar, the Mayan word for smoking.

Although the irst tobacco plantation were set

up in Virginia in 1612, and Maryland in 1631,

tobacco was smoked only in pipes in the Ameri-

can colonies. The cigar itsel is thought not to

have arrived until after 1762, when Israel Putnam,

an American general in the Revolutionary War,

returned from Cuba, where he had been an ofi-

cer in the British army. He came back to his homein Connecticut with a selection o Havana cigars,

and large amounts o Cuban tobacco. Before long,


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cigar factories were set up in the Hartford area.

Production o the leaves started in the 1820s, and

Connecticut tobacco today provides among the

best wrapper leaves to be found outside Cuba. By

the early 19th century, not only were Cuban cigars

being imported into the United States, but domes-

tic production was also taking off.

The habit o smoking cigars spread out to the

rest o Europe from Spain, where cigars using

Cuban tobacco were made in Seville from 1717

onwards. By 1790 cigar manufacture had spread

north o the Pyreness, with small factories being

setup in France and Germany. But cigar smoking

didnt really takeof in France and Britain until

after the Penninsula War (1806-12) against Napo-

leon, when returning British and French veterans

spread the habit they had learned while serving

in Spain. By this time the pipe had been replaced

Theres nothing like the spicy smoke

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by snuf as the main way o taking tobacco, and

cigars now became the fashionable way o smok-

ing it. Production o segars, as they were known,

began in Britain in 1820.

Soon there was a demand o higher quality

cigars in Europe, and the Sevillas, as spanish cigars

were called, were superseded by those from cuba

(then a spanish colony), not least as the result o

a decree by King Ferdinand VII o Spain in 1821.

Cigar smoking became such a widespread custom

in Britain and France that smoking cars became a

feature o European trains, and the smoking room

was introduced in clubs and hotels. The habit

even inluenced clothing - with the introduction

o the smoking jacket. In France, tuxedos are stillreferred to as le smoking.

It is widely believed that Christopher Colum-

bus crew discovered cigars while exploring Cuba.

The Cuban natives smoked a crude form o the

modern day cigar during religious ceremonies.

The cigar was wrapped with maize and illed with

tobacco leaves. Columbus crew quickly became

accustomed to smoking the cigar and brought

back samples o the Golden Leaf to Spain. Ini-

tially, the smoking o cigars was considered a

pagan ritual punished by imprisonment. In fact,

one o Columbus crew members was imprisoned

for smoking. However, after a few years, cigar

smoking became widely accepted. Eventually,

Spain would build an entire industry around the

cigar. Seville, Spain was at the center o this and is

recognized as being the birthplace o the modern

cigar.

At irst, Spain imported the raw materials from

Cuba and assembled the cigars themselves. How-

ever, in 1821 Spain allowed Cuba to manufacture

Cigars and hence the Cuban cigar was born. In

appreciation for Spains kind gesture, the Cubans

would deliver a box o their best cigars to the

Spanish king every year. These cigars were thefabled Trinidads.

Cigars become popular in the United States

during the Lincoln years. Factories began to open

in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The

term stogie is actually named after Conestoga,

Pennsylvania where one o the irst cigar factories

were built.The cigar industry did well up until the

1960s when smoking became more o a health

concern amongst Americans. At the same time,

the United States imposed an embargo against

Cuba making it illegal for US citizens.

The habit even inluencedclothing - with the introduction ofthe smoking jacket. In France, tuxedos are still referred to as le smoking.


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A new job, promotion, orachievement is always timefor celebration. These kind oevents are often enjoyed witha more intimate group o peo-ple and thus very suitable fora celebratory cigar. Its evenmore fun to mark the occa-

sion with a premium cigaryou wouldnt typically enjoy.

A guys night out wouldntbe complete without a pokertable clouded in cigar smoke.Regardless o your wins orlosses, the classic poker nightilled with drinks, cigars, andlaughter is reason enough toclear your Saturday night cal-

endar at least once a month.

A cigar case is a carrier ortote for carrying cigars. Thekey aspect o a cigar case is itsportability, and easy o carry-

ing the cigars in jacket pocketsetc. Over the years cigar caseshave evolved from a simplewooden carrier to a luxurioustote, fully cedarlined at theinside to retain the humidity

o the cigars. The leather ci-gar case has evolved consid-erably over the past 20 years,from a soft leather pouch to a

hard-leather safe, seeminglystrong enough to pound nails.Some even offered a slot fora cutter, but smokers alwayshad to make room in theirpockets or bags for a lighter.

Sounds simple, right? Wellit depends. Taste is deined asform o direct chemorecep-tion and is one o the tradi-tional ive senses. It refers tothe ability to detect the lavoro substances such as food,

certain minerals, and poi-sons. But when taste partnerswith the sense o smell that

is how the brain perceives la-vors. So were really talkingabout two senses here: tasteand smell. There are two andhal ways to taste a cigar. Yes,two and a half. The irst is us-ing your tongue (taste). The

second is using your sinuses(smell) and the hal is on theinish (like with wine).

A cigar cutter is a mechan-ical device designed to cutone end of a cigar so that itmay be properly smoked. Al-though some cigars are cut onboth ends, or twirled at bothends, the vast majority comewith one straight cut end andone end in a cap which mustbe cut of for the cigar to be

smoked. Most quality hand-made cigars, regardless oshape, will have a cap whichis one or more small pieces oa wrapper pasted on to oneend o the cigar with either anatural tobacco paste or witha mixture o lour and water.The cap end o a cigar is therounded end without.

Nothing says style more than

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