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I'm going to be in San Francisco next week for a conference and was wondering if there are any tobacco shops I need check out while I'm there. I'm staying in the Fishermans Wharf area and won't have a car so some place in the general vicinity would be a plus.

Don Francisco Custom Blend Torpedo. Pre-smoke Scent of Wrapper: The wrapper had an earthy, woodsy scent. Scent at Foot: Same as the wrapper Appearance: Nice looking cigar. Clean looking wrapper no blemishes, one vein that ran almost the length of the cigar and was very small. Wrapper...

Don Francisco Size: 5 ½ X 47 Origin: USA /Dominican Republic Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Capote Filler: Ligero Dominicano, Seco Dominicano, Piloto Cubano Strength: Med Pre-smoke Scent of Wrapper: Sweet Scent at Foot: Leather Appearance: Nice looking size and color Wrapper: It had some thin...

OK, I'm not a cigar aficionado, nor do I profess to know a lot about cigars. But I have been inspired to review this cigar. Mainly because a few of us Puffers had gotten together and as is the custom passed around some cigars. You see, I was talked into "trying" to smoke one of Ray's (Rock31)...

San Cristobal (Nic.) Francisco Cigar Review - Great finish...but a lot of work to get there Had to repair constantly. Sweet and tasty in the beginning. Earthy finish made the work to keep the smoke going worthwhile. I look forward to the... Read the full review here: San Cristobal (Nic.)...

First, an explanation of the origin of this new cigar and why I am asking you to purchase as many of them as you can. Many of you knew Steve Faccenda, for those who didn't, Steve was an extraordinary salesman and photographer for CAO. He was a genuine human being and I believe that everyone who...

Here's a few pics of our Herf at Don Fran's today! Kevin, bro, you were well-missed =(. Don't worry though, it looks like this is just one of many soon to come! Anyway, we had a great time, smoked a lot of quality cigars, talked up a storm, and otherwise planned to take over the WORLD! Well...

My wife and I did a 2-week trip to Nicaragua a month back. I'd smoked a few cigars (not to mention cigarettes for 10 years before kicking that) before but didn't really think about the cigar industry in Nicaragua before we went on the trip. But our backpacking ended up in Esteli, to learn...

Not sure why all these guys are tossing bombs at me here lately but this is #3 in the pass 2 weeks. I for once in my life find it hard to put into words my sincere appreciation for the awesome package that Lew sent me. The pictures are self explanatory. When the wife found out what the...

Cigar: CO Cigar made by Don Francisco 6 X 50 Box Press Maduro and Corojo Barber Poll MSRP: $7.00 for singles, $6.50 each if bought by bundle Pre-Light: The box press on these cigars are similar to the LFD Factory Press, meaning looking at the foot they are wilder from side to side then top to...

Cigar: Year: 2009 Cutter: Wolf "V" Cutter Lighter: Ronson Jet-Lite Beverage: Coke Zero I would like to thank Don Francisco for the chance to try a sampler of his cigars. Thank you brother for the generous gift! :tu Pre-cut: Very nice looking Perfecto that measures in at 4 inches with a RG of...

Hello, all. Found this forum about a week ago and am enjoying everything I've read so far. I've smoked cigarettes in the past (quit about 7 yrs ago) and have gotten into cigars since the last two months. My current favorite smoke is the El Baton double torpedo. I've tried several others...

Hey there, Im planning a trip to SF and was wondering if anyone could recommend cigar bars or chill out joints where I could enjoy a smoke, and if there are any shops you could recommend, Im all ears too. thanks for the help :-)

Rain cigars that is. Went to check the mail today and there was a very nice sampler in there from Don Francisco. The Lancero looks absolutely beautiful as do the rest of the cigars. Thank you very much brother for the chance to try your cigars! :tu

Cigar: San Cristobal Francisco Year: 2007 Cutter: Xikar Lighter: Ronson Jet-Lite Beverage: Miller Lite Pre-cut: Beautiful dark , oily wrapper. Band is outstanding in color. Pre - light has hints of wood, pepper, and undertones of something like figs? 1st third: Pepper and spice and...

Brand: Don Francisco L/RG: 5x42 Size: Coronita Price: $103 a box Date: 5/28/09 Weather: 68, raining, smoking under a canopy. Bev: Diet Coke Appearance/Presentation: Good looking ?maduro? wrapper, nice cap construction. Some veins but nothing out of hand, very nice looking band. 16/20 Lighting...

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Hey guys, so basically I'm starting a cigar podcast with some friends (been doing reviews for a while for fun and though video would be fun) and so tomorrow we're going to do like, a photo blog of adventuring though San Francisco to find a good price on something good to review and then probably...