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Great for keeping in touch or saying thank you, these beautiful note cards are just the ticket! Each packet includes 2 each of 3 different prints from the books "Tobacco Sheds of the Connecticut River Valley" and "Tobacco Sheds: Vanishing Treasures in the Connecticut River Valley". 6 envelopes are also included. Both American Indians and early North American settlers grew tobacco, but only on a small scale. It wasn't until the 1830's that Connecticut farmers discovered that a unique combination of soil, climate and natural fertilizers created just the right conditions to grow tobacco on a large scale and for commercial use. It was then that farmers invested their labor and money in creating a single use barn for this singular crop. Tobacco Shed's were designed specifically to dry or "cure" this lucrative leaf. Their unique venting systems allowed drying winds to blow through the barns as they turned from green to brown. When in the early 1900's Windsor CT farmers experimented with growing coveted Cuban tobacco by enclosing the tobacco in loosely woven cloth, they initiated an agricultural trend that swept the Connecticut River Valley - shade grown tobacco. Although now under threat from developers and increased housing demands, these distinctive barns live on, sandwiched between malls and sitting on busy roadsides. They are both a reminder of Connecticut's agricultural past as well as a vital part of a thriving cigar industry. Connecticut's shade-grown broad-leaf tobacco currently stands alone in the world as the preferred wrapping tobacco leaf.

The CigarMedics Xcissor Cigar Stand is perfect for resting your precious puro between puffs. It is lightweight and made of durable stainless steel. It is smaller than a credit card so it will easily fit in your wallet. To use, just unfold it and set your cigar on it.

Joya de Nicaragua (Spanish for “Jewel of Nicaragua”) has been releasing one jewel of a cigar after another for more than 50 years. This carefully selected sampler features four (4) of their best cigars. Each collectible wooden box sampler comes with one (1) each toro-sized:  • Joya De Nicaragua Antano CT  - A medium strength cigar that melds creamy notes with an intense spiciness for a truly memorable smoke. • Joya De Nicaragua Antano Gran Reserva - A potent and flavorful smoke with earthy, spicy, chocolatey, and sweetness notes with light floral tones.  • Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970 - A no nonsense, full-bodied cigar that offers notes of aged tobacco, cedar, nuts, and spice.  • Joya De Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo - A full-bodied smoke that offers a cocoa and caramel aroma with a spicy dark chocolatey flavor.  • All four cigars are handmade in Nicaragua.

This durable, convenient, and lightweight punch cutter may just be the only cutter you will ever need. It comes with three distinct size blades so you can make a perfect cut regardless of your cigar’s ring gauge. The blades are made of heat-hardened 440C stainless steel which means these blades will stay sharp and virtually corrosion-free for years to come. Unlike most punch cutters that are sharpened on both sides of the blade’s edges, the PerfecPunch’s blades are sharpened on the inside only. This reduces the chance of damaging the cigar's cap and provides a smooth, even cut. The PerfecPunch's blades are thinner than conventional punch cutters, which allows for a clean cut without damaging the cigar's head. When not cutting your cigars, this versatile cutter serves as a cigar stand, and features finger cutouts that makes grabbing smaller ring-gauge cigars a snap. Gift boxed. Cigar(s) not included.