Cigars/Expert Profile
Expertise
I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.
Experience in the area
In addition to growing up in and now managing our cigar factory for 25+ years, I've spent time in many factories in Honduras, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic and Mexico. BR>
Organizations
Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
Organizations
Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
Education/Credentials
BS Texas A&M University
What do you like about this subject?
Cigar are my life - I've made them and sold them since I was a kid. I just enjoy talking cigars and giving a little guidance.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
We are the oldest manufacturer in America - I'd just like to continue making cigars here as long as I can.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Cigars are not that different than food - everyone has different tastes and enjoys different things. Just because an "expert" says a cigar is good doesn't mean you're going to like it. The best way to judge a cigar is after you've smoked it, if you want to pick up another right away then it was probably pretty good...
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
I don't believe that cigars cause health problems. I'm not saying they are safe - I just know I've been in the business a long time and I've seen very few claims of health issues from cigars.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Richard | 11/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | He put my mind at ease regarding ..... |
| Gene | 04/07/11 | 5 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Bill, I would be interested to ..... |
| Jeff | 04/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your reponse! This was very ..... |
| Pat | 03/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for answering my question so ..... |
| Cort | 12/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Sorry for the late reply and rating ..... |
Recent Answers from Bill Finck Jr.
2012-01-22 Empty Cigar Tubes:
Diane, I'm sorry about the delay in answering you. If you are looking for plain glass or plastic tubes, I can probably help you. If you need aluminum tubes with Romeo Y Julieta printed on them, those
2011-12-27 Little black spots:
Dale, Sorry about the delay in answering you, I've been on vacation for the last week. Black spots are unusual - they are not mold, as mold typically is white or gray. I'm wondering if the humidification
2011-12-07 curious odor:
Ken, That's very difficult to determine without having the cigar in my hand, however there is a chance it actually has a piece of plastic in it. Most tobacco is shipped in bales wrapped in woven plastic
2011-11-28 Are my cigars ruined?:
Sorry Richard, trying to answer a ton of emails in too big of a rush. The No.9 is a 1926 Anniversary Series. A generous 56 ring gauge x 5 1/4", the cigar is a wonderful smoke. They retail for $18.80 each
2011-11-26 TV Crooks Cigars:
Gene, I've never heard of TV Crooks. There was a brand called Wolf Bros. Crooks, and a brand called Moonshine Crooks that were both pretty popular but neither are being produced today. We do have a
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