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ブリックハウスシガー（Brick House）｜シガーエンペラー

JCニューマンが製造するブリックハウスシガーの特徴とラインナップをご紹介。在庫状況はシガーエンペラーまでお問い合わせください。

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Published on: April 27, 2020 8:12 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 12:01 pm

Arturo Fuente God's Whisper: Rare OpusX Cigar Review | Cigar Emperor

Discover the Arturo Fuente God’s Whisper, an exceptionally rare OpusX cigar. This expert review details its intricate blend, construction, and distinctive flavour profile.

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Published on: January 10, 2020 4:06 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:58 am

Cigar Emperor: Multi-Function Lighter with Punch & Draw Tool

Discover premium multi-function cigar lighters at Cigar Emperor. Featuring powerful torch flames, integrated punch cutters, and draw tools for the discerning aficionado in Thailand.

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Published on: November 26, 2019 8:35 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:58 am

Fuente Fever 2019: Opus X Chesa Veglia Auction Highlights

Review the Fuente Fever 2019 event in San Diego, featuring the auction of a rare Arturo Fuente Opus X Chesa Veglia cigar. Cigar Emperor reviews this significant industry event.

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Published on: November 26, 2019 7:08 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:58 am

What Fabric Holds Cigar Smoke Smell the Longest

If you’ve ever walked out of a three-hour lounge session and caught a whiff of your jacket the next morning, you already know the problem.

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Published on: December 24, 2025 8:34 pm

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:56 am

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Published on: April 24, 2025 3:12 pm

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:56 am

H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Cigar: Limited Edition Presentation

Explore the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary cigar, a limited edition Churchill by Altadis U.S.A. Discover its Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Dominican blend, and complex, medium-full flavour profile.

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Published on: July 20, 2019 9:40 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:47 am

Montecristo Icons: Estoque & Epic #2 - Review NOW!

Iconic smokes! Montecristo Etoque & Epic #2; review & presentation; Cigar Emperor’s insights from IPCPR 2019 in Thailand; popular luxury cigars revealed!

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Published on: July 8, 2019 11:31 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:45 am

Cigar-Shaped Object in Space: Cosmic Mystery?

A mysterious cigar-shaped object was spotted in space: Could the “cigar-shaped-object-spotted-in-space-could-be-alien-spacecraft-say-astronomers” be an alien craft? Explore the ‘Oumuamua mystery.

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Published on: May 21, 2019 5:51 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:45 am

Black-Owned Cigar Businesses: Support & Smoke - Guide!

Celebrate diversity! 22 famous Black-owned cigar businesses; Cigar Emperor’s guide to supporting & smoking in Thailand; lounges, brands, & entrepreneurship highlighted!

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Published on: May 21, 2019 7:58 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:45 am

A Chat with Justo Eiroa: Why JRE Tobacco Uses Only Authentic Corojo

Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco explains why his family grows only authentic Cuban Corojo seed in Honduras — from his father Julio’s exile from Cuba to the Aladino and Ladino cigar lines.

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Published on: February 14, 2020 9:59 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:43 am

Bugatti B-2019 Cigar Lighter: Triple-Jet Flame | Cigar Emperor

Discover the Bugatti B-2019 cigar lighter, featuring a powerful triple-jet flame and interchangeable burners. Precision ignition for discerning aficionados, available via Cigar Emperor.

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Published on: July 15, 2019 3:19 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:36 am

H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros & Jose Mendez Collaboration | Cigar Emperor

Explore the H. Upmann Grupo de Maestros & Jose Mendez collaboration, a premium New World cigar from Altadis U.S.A., unveiled at IPCPR 2019. Discover this distinguished blend at Cigar Emperor, Thailand’s Habanos-certified importer.

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Published on: July 9, 2019 12:03 am

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:36 am

Montecristo Cincuenta: Limited Edition - IPCPR Exclusive!

Luxury unveiled! Montecristo Cincuenta IPCPR 2019; limited edition cigar release; Cigar Emperor’s exclusive presentation in Thailand; luxury smoke revealed!

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Published on: July 8, 2019 12:06 pm

Modified at: April 7, 2026 11:36 am

Tobacco in Ukraine: Crimea's Lost Legacy and a Country at War

Ukraine’s finest tobacco came from Crimea — Ottoman-heritage Dyubek Oriental, winner of international awards, supplier to the Tsar’s court. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Now Ukraine has 700 hectares of Virginia and Burley, and a Philip Morris factory that keeps getting bombed.

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Published on: August 11, 2025 3:55 pm

Modified at: March 31, 2026 2:24 pm

Tobacco in Bangladesh: The 2040 Phase-Out That Isn't

Bangladesh committed to a tobacco-free nation by 2040 — and owns 9.49% of BAT Bangladesh. BAT grew its contracted farmer base 73% after that commitment. The gap between policy and practice is where the story is.

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Published on: August 19, 2025 7:41 am

Modified at: March 31, 2026 2:20 pm

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