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Tobacconist Tip #689
Part of the joy of luxury tobacco is the emotional component, and eliminating so-called distractions can be tedious. In the end, tasting is work. Regardless, neutrality is important, as even the most experienced tobacconists have enjoyed a cigar with the cigar maker, purchased it, then wondered months later why it did'nt sell or taste as good as the first time they tried it. Even professionals can be emotionally biased!
Top 10 Dumbest of 2014
There is no shortage of misinformation, lies, and stupidity in the luxury tobacco industry: the only cure is an educated consumer.Learn More
Brazilian Corojo
This historic seed is the focus of our first R&D Cigars project. Smoke and learn at the same time... Educating your mind and palate.Learn More
Humidors
Whether a desktop, travel, or walk-in, every humidor is unique and they can all be a little tricky to operate. Learn everything you need to know in our enhanced Humidor section of Accoutrements College.Learn More
Service College
Visit our recently updated Service College where there are over fifty articles to help train and inspire retail tobacconists...and many more to come!Learn More
