Paul Garmirian, or P.G. is a

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brand named after its founder,

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Paul Garmirian. Their cigars are produced in the

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History

Paul Garmirian founded his company in 1990 after doing extensive research on cigars for his book ''The Gourmet Guide to Cigars'', published the same year. His memoir, ''The Road to Cigars'', was published in 2023.

Cigar lines

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Notable smokers

Notable Paul Garmirian cigar smokers include

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are also known to smoke PG cigars.
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References

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External links

Official site
Cigar brands