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Do you know what Churchill used to be called?

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Old 07-21-2008, 02:56 PM   #1
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Do you know what Churchill used to be called?

The Churchill cigar is named after Winston Churchill.

It was originally a specific cigar that was his favorite.

Does anyone know what the original name of the Churchill cigar was?

Hint: You can find the info on my new site ... if you have been paying attention.
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The Churchill cigar is named after Winston Churchill.

It was originally a specific cigar that was his favorite.

Does anyone know what the original name of the Churchill cigar was?

Hint: You can find the info on my new site ... if you have been paying attention.
Would it be a Julieta?
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Re: Do you know what Churchill used to be called?

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Would it be a Julieta?
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Both combined posts make the correct answer:

http://www.cigarpictionary.com/Churchill.html
http://www.cigarpictionary.com/Julieta_No._2.html
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Cool! Just read a wiki article regarding this. The Romeo was a size as well... now the Robusto.

Cool site Kevin. Love knowledge!
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Churchill? Didn't it used to be called a "Chamberlain"?
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