Ladies, while you think cigars stink, your man loves nothing more than relaxing with a good, premium cigar - and since you love your man, surprise him with fine, premium cigars for Valentine's Day. Rich Perelman, editor-in-chief of the cigar news , has these suggestions for women who want to send.
A special message to their special men on A cigar named after Shakespeare's famous lovers - Romeo y Julieta 1875 Deluxe No. 2 What would a Valentine's Day selection be without the brand named for Shakespeare's famous lovers? Romeo y Julieta 1875 Deluxe No. 2.
There are more than two dozen sizes of Romeos to choose from, but these 6-inch by 50-ring Dominican-made beauties are offered in elegant glass tubes that show off their perfect construction and gorgeous Ecuadorian-grown wrapper. The price is lovely, too: 10 cigars for just $57.50 plus local sales and tobacco taxes!
A cigar for the 'Head of the Family' - C.A.O. "The Sopranos" Sampler For those who appreciate their "head of the family," try this four-cigar sampler of C.A.O.'s "The Sopranos" line, imported from Honduras. These are rich and powerful cigars offered in four shapes, known the Associate, Boss, Soldier and, of course, the Tony Soprano Signature model. About $58.00 plus local sales and tobacco taxes at better cigar shops nationwide.
A 'diamond' is a man's best friend - Diamond Crown Maximus No. 5 For those who think diamonds are a girl's best friend, this is the male counterpart. Made at the famous Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic, these are full-bodied but never harsh cigars of five inches and 50 ring gauge.
They come in elegant, saddle-shaped chests of 20 for $179.99 plus local taxes, but give this only on the condition you get the box after he's done with the cigars! A great cigar in a beautiful package- Gurkha Black Dragon Churchill.
The original edition of this line came in a camel's bone chest and cost $115,000! These are 7-inch by 56-ring cigars made in Honduras, exquisitely constructed and full of flavor, but are more accessible at $254.00 per box of 20. Oh, yes, and be sure you get to keep the jet-black, lacquered box complete with piano hinges for your nightstand.
A Valentine's treasure - La Aurora Preferidos Treasure Sampler One of our favorite samplers, this is a true treasure from the Dominican Republic in which five different blends of the 5-inch by 54-ring La Aurora Preferidos perfecto (a cigar which comes to a point at both ends) are offered in five different colors of aluminum tubes: Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver and Platinum in a handsome, brooch-closure case. It retails for $67.99 plus local taxes.
Any of these will make great gifts for the man who appreciates great cigars . . . and the woman who appreciates her man. You can find much more about cigars, including daily news updates, a Cigar Primer and hundred.
In addition to these cigar suggestions, a perfect companion to the cigars is Perelman's 2009 Pocket Cyclopedia of Cigars, the only comprehensive, all-in-one reference to premium cigars. It is available in tobacco shops nationwide and online.
Compiled and edited by Rich Perelman, the 15th annual Pocket Cyclopedia of Cigars is the 'go-to' reference for aficionados, manufacturers and retailers, and is a must for cigar enthusiasts who want the fine points on handmade, machine-made and small cigars.