Archive for September, 2008

Stogie Reviews: Bolivar Royal Corona (Cuban)

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Call it quality or call it hype, but I’m never surprised when I see Cubans rated highly in mainstream cigar publications. I think the greater stogie community, however, was caught off guard when a Bolivar—not considered one of Habanos SA’s flagship brands—was named Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado in 2006. The four and 7/8 inch by 50 ring gauge Royal Corona earned that title, along with a rating of 94, for its “sophisticated flavor bomb of smoke with an array of rich character, including

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Arnon Milchan interviews with Cigar Aficionado magazine

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Producer (sometimes arms dealer and entrepreneur) Arnon Milchan has made the cover of October’s Cigar Aficionado magazine. Since the 1970’s the multi-billionaire Israeli has been responsible for financing and producing with his New Regency Productions over 120 films including “Pretty Woman” “L.A. Confidential” “JFK” and “Fight Club.” The interview of Milchan by publisher Marvin Shanken enlightens us on who Milchan really is finding out that the man controls 30 companies in 17 countries and

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Texas Clubs Dominate “Best Players” Rankings

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

The Golf Digest Index is an annual edition devoted to the finer things. You know: Lots of articles about cigars, cognacs and BMWs. This year’s issue included a ranking of “The 50 Clubs with the Best Players.” The ranking is the publication’s attempt to determine the country clubs across America with the highest-quality golfing membership. Or rather, the highest-quality of high-quality golfers. To be considered for the list, private clubs submitted the handicap indices of their 10 best amate

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