A Contest a Day!

I have a section on my blog called "A Contest a Day, keeps the Retailer away". It's a list of the most reputable cigar contest's on the web. I enter them everyday and some every month. I have won three different contest's this year. The most recent win was in June for the Smoke Magazine reviewers contest. So I get an email from the editor stating that I won and will receive up to eight different un-banded cigar brands, three of each, for a total of 24 cigars. I had about sixteen days to smoke,review and send the results back to them by the deadline. Well, for me to review cigars is no big deal, however, I didn't find but two brands to be even worthy of a bad bundle. The two brands that I did enjoy were at best an overall 89 rating. Why were the other brands so bad, I just don't know, but what the couple of weeks of reviewing these cigars did do, was improve and elevate my reviewing skills. Yes, to review only great and even fantastic cigars would have been ideal, but to review mainly nasty cigars did give me a much needed appreciation for fine quality cigars. I only purchase premium cigars and now believe that somehow, somewhere down the road I had taken the fine art of cigar crafting for granted. I will continue to review good, bad or indifferent cigars, because the industry needs qualified cigar smokers to inform them on how well or bad their product is before it hits the market. If you entertain a good challenge now and then, enter "Smoke Magazine's Review Contest" on my blog.

I just received the much anticipated 92 rated, Quintero Cigars by/from Altadis USA. More on that in next weeks post.

Smoke well today, for there is only one today and tomorrow comes fast.

Vinvango

This is no ordinary Cigar Blog, this is a Lifestyle!

Why is my Blog going to be your one stop "Resource Center" for all of your cigar needs and wants? Well, let me proudly inform you that Village Humidor is a blog that encompasses all the current aspects of the cigar industry. How do I use your site vinvango? Easy, you think of something either you need or want and I will have a "Link" pertaining to your exact desire. There are headers (Titles) that give a brief description of what your looking for, under the header are links with multiple vendors to choose from. I've put together choices for you under each header, so that you aren't limited in your search. If you've been bit by the cigar bug, and now find yourself with a deep passion for cigars, join the club. I needed an outlet for my passion, so I put this blog together so you can have all the resources I have, but on one site, "Village Humidor". It takes me about 1/2 day everyday, sifting through emails, catalogs, specials, books and magazines to come up with fresh, current and critiqued material for you, the reader! My goal is to educate my readers on all of the aspects of cigars, from Christopher Columbus to Rocky Patel's newest release (LOL). All of the vendors/links have been critiqued by myself using very high standards. If it's on my blog, it's worthy. You need to check out my cigar Contest section and enter each one. I have won 3-different contest's this year, all of which are on my list. I get every catalog, every email, every newsletter, every advertised cigar special/blowout/sampler deal, and up to date information on events, tax laws/bans and still find time for a good life. I update my blog everyday, so that the contest's are current, the specials are still active, the news is fresh and all of this at your finger tips and free. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with my "Village Humidor blog" and then start pointing and clicking your way to the connoisseur or even Aficionado designation.

This is a great time to be passionate about cigars (vinvango)!

Best regards,

Vinvango

Cigar.com's: Better Homes & Humidors

Cigar.com's August 2007 catalog has this "Featured Humidor" article on page 34, about one of their regular customer's "Joe P." "He has a cigar stash of more than 3,500 premium cigars, nearly all of which are rare and hard to find and purchased from cigar.com". From the looks of it, Joe has dotted his I's and crossed his T's. A fine Humidor, and if we had it our way, ours would look just like Joe's! Use the "Headline" as your link to view and read the complete Cigar.com article, courtesy of Alex Svenson, Vice President Cigar.com.

Best regards,
Vinvango

Monthly Cigar Clubs are a Must!

I'm going to get right to the point on this subject. If cigar's are part of your life style and you consider yourself an enthusiast, connoisseur or even an aficionado , then a monthly cigar club is right up your alley. I first want to say that, what some e-tailers promise you and what you get are sometimes two different things. A monthly cigar club is suppose to give you a fantastic choice of brands made by some of the finest makers in the industry. Let me explain, for one monthly price on a basic plan you should get 4-5 different cigars, a well written guide or newsletter explaining all the characteristics of the cigars you've just received and your cigars should come to you well humidified, perfectly packaged and on a regular monthly basis. Do these services currently happen with all the monthly clubs?, NO! It takes a lot of work and experience to make all of these aspects come together every month for all club members. A reputable club will allow you to try a variety of cigars so that you can get familiar with what appeals to your pallet. Use this monthly opportunity to experience different brands, wrappers, binders, fillers, shapes, sizes, and from of course, different makers. I am fortunate enough to belong to Cigar.com's "Cigar of the Month Club". I pay $29.95 a month (includes shipping & handling), and receive 5 of the most outstanding cigar selections, 10% member discount (see terms) and a very well written newsletter/guide. Their customer service department is off the chart when it comes to satisfaction. I urge you to find a representative you feel comfortable with and stick with that rep every single time. He/she will be familiar with your account and especially your wants and needs.

Cigar Catalog's, a Must Have!

If you don't have the time to surf through retailer's websites for the best price's on your favorite cigars, then I'm going to give you a couple of simple ways to get what you want, when you want it. You can always checkout my weekly "DEALS WORTH LOOKING INTO" links, and/or inform you that most retailer's offer their own catalog sent right to your door on a regular basis. On my blog in the "MY FAVORITE CIGAR LINKS" section are retailers who have put a lot of time and money into their catalogs and they want you to have one in your possession so that you may hopefully purchase from them. Just click on the retailer (favorite link) you want a catalog from, fill out their catalog request form, and there you go. A current catalog showing some of the best deals out there will be sent to you within approximately a weeks time. My goal is to assist you in obtaining valuable industry information so that you will be a more proficient buyer. I will always make it easy for all types of cigar enthusiasts to get the best deals from the most reputable online retailers. So please, use my blog for all of it's resources. Me Casa es Su Casa!