Cigar Blog 101 Highlights Advice and History From Cigar Industry Veteran

Confused by cigar-specific terms such as wrapper and long filler? Not sure of the best way to store your precious smokes? Just interested in learning more about the hobby of enjoying premium cigars? Subscribe to Cigar Blog 101 and learn from the experts.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) March 16, 2006 -- Al Remp, a 46-year veteran of the cigar industry and currently a product specialist and trainer at Thompson Cigar Co. of Tampa, has begun writing a series of historical pieces and advice columns for Cigar Blog 101 (http://www.cigarblog101.com).

Remp started his career as a cigar salesman in 1960 and has since worked with some of the world’s most renowned cigar makers. His educational focus for cigar lovers highlights the basic tenets of cigar smoking: Appearance; Taste; Aroma and Construction. Remp’s posts will blend history of the cigar industry with useful tips for everyday enjoyment.

“Your introduction to cigars – regardless of the fact that you are either a long-time cigar connoisseur or are still seeking that perfect pleasure, rests with when you enjoy them,” Remp said recently on Cigar Blog 101.

This new site for cigar aficionados and beginners will also include lifestyle tips and timely cigar news. Cigar Blog 101 (http://www.cigarblog101.com) has a variety of RSS subscriber buttons for users and a growing number of links to well-established cigar sites that promote the industry.

Cigar Blog 101 is sponsored by Thompson Cigar Company (http://www.thompsoncigar.com/TL.asp?id=24443&C=30), the oldest mail order cigar company and leading online retailer of cigars (http://www.thompsoncigar.com/TL.asp?id=24444&C=30) in the United States. Thompson Cigar Company, founded in 1915, offers exclusive and national brands of cigars, as well as humidors (http://www.thompsoncigar.com/TL.asp?id=24446&C=30) and cigar accessories.

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