another reason it's good to be in Tampa

[GreySmoke]

Dontcha juz luv mom & pop sticks. Its what this is all about!

[brianhewitt-cl]

Guinness Record holder? Do tell!

[kevink868]

Originally Posted by brianhewitt

Guinness Record holder? Do tell!

World's Longest Cigar at 1212" x 64 ring (101 feet). After it was certified by the Guinness observers, it was cut up (in 6 inch sections, I believe) and sold off for charity. A couple of pics:

[karmaz00]

wow i wonder if he makes that size in maduro.

[guado]

It was cut into 6" peices and sold in a frame with the history of the cigar and guiness explained on the matting. Sold to get money for a local charity. He spent $5000 of his own money in tobacco for that beast. I do believe you can still get some of the 6" pieces last I heard.

[Sea Jay]

Excellent thread! I love Tampa and I love the sunny Florida days with a good local cigar in my hand.

[kevink868]

Originally Posted by guado

It was cut into 6" peices and sold in a frame with the history of the cigar and guiness explained on the matting. Sold to get money for a local charity. He spent $5000 of his own money in tobacco for that beast. I do believe you can still get some of the 6" pieces last I heard.

Yeah, Eddie, glad you raised that. Wally mentioned as recently as a couple of months ago that there were still some pieces left.

[svb]

I am FINALLY moving to Tampa (Fish Hawk) for an underwriting job with Mercantile Bank (on West Shore)! Will need help finding good local shops!

I know that Wally (as mentioned above) is only about 2 miles away, as I visited him to perfect some rolling techniques. Great guy! Wonderful cigars...even an ALL organic cigar (no pesticides being inhaled!)

All the brothers in the area let me know of the hot spots (for cigars!)

SVB