Cigar and ashes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

We’re fortunate enough at our Woodstock, GA cigar shop to have a great group of people who come into the shop on a regular basis. Over the past few years, we have increased our cigar events, made a few upgrades around the shop, and we have been able to expand our cigar selection. One of the ways we like to stay on top of cigar news is by keeping up with social media and cigar websites. Below, you will find a few cigar websites worth bookmarking for your daily reading pleasure.

Click-worthy Cigar Websites

1.  The Stogie Guys – Created by a couple of regular cigar lovers, for regular guy cigar lovers. Their product reviews are quick and to the point.
2. Stogie Review – Straight and to the point cigar reviews.
3. Cigar Inspector – This blog was created by a beginner trying to learn more about cigars. It seems as if the site has grown quite well!
4. Cigar Photography – Get a napkin ready for the drool. Check out these amazing cigar photos.
5. Stogie Fresh – This blog has a journal, podcasts, and more.

Of course, you could always keep up with our blog as well.

We’re excited to ring in the New Year with plenty of cigars in Woodstock, GA to smoke with our neighbors (and visitors.) If you have a favorite cigar blog that we didn’t include, leave a comment and let us know!

From Mr. G’s Cigar & Tobacco Shoppe, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

We just wanted to send out a very special thank you to everyone who came out to our most recent event. It was another successful Oliva Cigars event at the cigar shop. Check out a few pictures we snagged. If you missed the event, make sure you sign up for our email newsletter (the signup is on the right side of the site). We send out information about upcoming cigar events, deals, and more. Make sure you don’t miss out on the good times at Mr G’s Cigar & Tobacco Shoppe in Woodstock, Georgia.

It’s been a long hot summer, now temperatures are falling, kids are back in school and Football is back. Now we are entering the season of giving. We are happy to announce our next big event filled with deals for you, as well as a fun way to give back to others in need.

On September 28th, stop by Mr. G’s Cigar & Tobacco Shoppe for our next Oliva Cigars event from 4pm to 8pm. We’re making this event extra special by running a silent auction to benefit Papa’s Pantry, a local non-profit in Woodstock, Georgia. If you didn’t catch our e-blast today, then let me catch you up to speed. Papa’s Pantry has been providing food assistance to thousands of local families for over 14 years now. They help families which have come onto hard times due to illness, job loss, or any other reason that could cause a lack of food on the table. Needless to say, we are excited for the opportunity to help out in anyway that we can, so we are going to have a silent auction.

To help, Mr. G’s will have a silent aution for a Humidor ($200 value), a Lotus lighter ($75 value) and assorted cigars supported by Oliva Cigars. ALL the proceeds will go to benefit Papa’s Pantry.

Our Oliva Deals at the Event

Oliva is Mr. G’s number 1 best selling cigar line, and has been for the past 3 years. Oliva features the V series, which received a 94 rating from cigar Aficionado magazine, the Cain, Nub, Series G and O.

This is going to be a night of big deals!

Along with the silent auction to support Papa’s Pantry, there will be a buy three get one free - buy five get two free – mix-and-match a box and get a sampler pack, shirt, hat, Cutter, matches for free AND 20 % DISCOUNT on Boxes purchased!

Stop by, support Papa’s Pantry, enjoy some great deal and have some fun!!!

We decided to join in on the someecards fun and create a cigar inspired card. It seemed to be very fitting for our style. Check it out!

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We have gone over a few basics in previous blog posts about how a cigar is made, but when you stumble onto a great visual teacher such as this infographic, one cannot help but pass it along.  The “How a Cigar is Made” infographic breaks down the structure of a cigar, the composition of a cigar, the types of filler, and a detaie=led cigar manufacturing breakdown as well. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Image via 1st Class Cigar Humidors

If you are looking for premium cigars in or around Woodstock, Georgia, stop by Mr.G’s and explore our humidor that houses the largest selection of premium cigars in the area.

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There’s always time to smoke a cigar. The trick to finding time to sit back and relax at anytime is to find the right cigar for the moment. Sometimes, life gets crazy and you don’t have time to enjoy a long smoke. We have put together a list of five cigars that are perfect for enjoying when you’re short on time. It’s those times when life gets most hectic that we need to sit back, reflect, and enjoy a good cigar. Take a look at our quick cigar suggestions from our tobacco shop in Woodstock, Georgia.

Five Quick Cigars that Aren’t Short on Flavor or Quality 

Cigars are listed as pictured from left to right.

1. Sancho Panza Double Maduro La Mancha Oscuro
2. Oliva Serie G Maduro Selection Robusto
3. Arturo Fuente Short Story
4. El Credito El Perrito
5. Oliva Serie G Aged Cameroon 

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Around two weeks ago, the City of Atlanta passed a ban on smoking in the city parks. If you just had a “hand to forehead” moment, you’re not alone. Many residents in Woodstock, where our cigar shop is located, commute to Atlanta every day for work. Occasionally, couples will drive downtown to enjoy a date night or watch a Braves game. Whatever reason you may have for making your way to Atlanta, it has just become much tougher for you to take a break and enjoy a cigar while there.

Here is what the ban means to those of us who like to enjoy a cigar in the city:

• Smoking, or walking with a lit tobacco product, will result in a fine of up to $1000, six months in jail, or community service.
• The ban affects all city outdoor parks, rec facilities (public golf courses, too), and hiking trails.

Atlanta isn’t the first of our neighbors around the area of Woodstock to impose restrictions on smoking. Cities such as Alpharetta, Roswell, and Marietta also have smoking bans in public parks and places.

The vote by the Atlanta City Council passed 11-1. The lone councilman against the smoking ban was Howard Shook from Buckhead. He is quoted as saying, “I am concerned about turning our city code into a guide for preferred manners and lifestyle tips.”

 Where are some of your favorite places to enjoy a cigar? Do you have any tips to other smokers about maintaining cigar etiquette while in public? 

What Are Tobacco Beetles?

Tobacco Beetles, also known as Cigar Beetles (Lasioderma serricone), are pests that can devastate your cigar collection. These pests are responsible for destroying millions of dollars worth of tobacco every year from premium cigar manufacturers. The tobacco beetle is different from other bugs because it goes after dried tobacco. The tobacco beetles make their economical impact after all of the farm work, the drying, and the cigar manufacturing. They are the equivalent of building a house, selling it, and then bulldozing it over. Over the years, this bug has slowly moved from being a problem across most tobacco products, to strictly premium tobacco products. Most cigarettes and cheap cigars rarely see the tobacco beetle anymore most likely due to the chemical treatment in the product.

When Tobacco Beetles Hatch

These beetles are most destructive at their laval (worm) stage of life. Next it will metamorphoses into a pupa, where it remains in a cocoon. Once the beetle becomes an adult, it won’t be chewing your cigar for food.  Instead, it will be chewing a large hole through it in order to escape from the cigar. The tobacco beetles thrive in tropical environments, so once they make their way to your humidor the life cycle could continue. Most cigars are fumigated before making their way into the States though. However, this practice does not apply to all cigars. If you ask around the cigar shop or go online, cigar smokers who have encountered a tobacco beetle problem have blamed their Cuban cigars.

Here’s a short video from Cigar Aficionado about cleaning up your cigar collection, including your humidor, from cigar beetles.

If you have any questions about tobacco beetles, feel free to contact us at Mr. G’s Cigar & Tobacco Shoppe in Woodstock, Georgia.

Have you ever come across a tobacco beetle problem? Leave a comment and tell us what you did!

If you have visited our cigar shop in Woodstock recently, you may have seen our inventory or come by for a special event and noticed Oliva cigars. This is a popular cigar family at our shop, and we think it’s time to feature a “can’t miss” from their line.

The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial is a superb torpedo, great for enjoying at the end of the day, or for a special occasion.  At first sight, the wrapper is chocolate in tone. After lighting your cigar, there are hints of coffee, cedar, and spices.  Towards the middle of the cigar, a hint of chocolate makes its way to your pallet.  The draw is extremely smooth. This cigar, when taken care of in a humidor, has a solid build and burns evenly throughout the entire smoke.  The burn left an even, white ash, and required very few “touchups”.

The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial is a fantastic medium to full bodied cigar that you won’t want to miss.  Try this cigar next time you swing by your local cigar shop.

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