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Irish Contri-booze-tions: Five Drinks to Pair with Your Cigar on St. Patty`s Day
It?s that time of year again. One of our favorite holidays is upon us and it?s no wonder why we love it so much. Saint Patrick?s day is all about celebrating one of the greatest countries in the world ? Ireland, of course ? and one of the best contributions they?ve made to the world ? alcoholic beverages! Now, now, we're only kidding. We know the Irish have made many more notable contributions (ie... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What's the Deal with Cuban Cigars?
Despite the opinions of many expert cigar aficionados and rollers who say that the quality of Cuban cigars has waned over the years, people still crave those forbidden stogies. Regardless of individual opinions on the quality of Cubans ? because, let?s be honest, an opinion is an opinion for a reason ? we have been getting a lot of questions over the last several months from our customers and frie... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Throw an Epic Cigar-Centric Memorial Day Party for Smokers and Non-Smokers
We may be stuck in that rut of Spring showers and pre-June gloom, but it always seems to clear up by Memorial Day ? just in time for you to throw your annual epic party. Whether your guests are seasoned cigar smokers or novices, we have some tips on how to throw a party for all types of guests. This year, don?t wait until the last minute to do the planning. Let us help you prepare in advance and t... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The 5 Most Badass Cigar Smokers in Film & TV
Fact: Cigars make people look cool. Just look at Hollywood. From Casablanca to Inglourious Basterds, cigar smoking has given actors a tool for making pretty much anything look badass. Chomp down on a stogie as we cover the top 5 most Hollywood cigar smokers. (Just remember, in real life biting down on a cigar for too long isn?t actually the best way to smoke it). 5. James Gandolfini - The So... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Smoke Like a Pro: Common Mistakes Cigar Smokers Make
Smoking a cigar is one of life?s little pleasures. And like anything pleasurable, the better it?s done, the better it feels--and the more you want to do it. But there are plenty of mistakes to be made along the way. Here are some cigar smoking tips for having an amazing experience every time. Biting your cigar Holding a cigar in your mouth might look cool, but it?s not the best way to en... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Smoke Like a Pro: How to Choose a Cigar
What seems like the simplest aspect of smoking--picking out a cigar--can actually be a little complicated. With so many cigar shapes, sizes, blends, and wrappers, knowing what to look for makes it easier to choose a smoke that suits your tastes. Body The body of a cigar refers to the effects it has on the taste and touch receptors in your nostrils and mouth. Cigar bodies generally range from... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigar Industry Leaders File Joint Suit Against The FDA
You might have heard how the Food and Drug Administration just dropped a bomb on U.S. tobacco, which includes the cigar industry. But what does that mean for cigar smokers? In plain English, it means more red tape between you and the cigars you love. Luckily, three groups are fighting back. And they?ve made some bold arguments for why the FDA may have crossed the line. The FDA?s Final Rule incl... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Best Cigars for Celebrating A Newborn Baby
July, August, and September are the most popular months to have a baby. Why? In all likelihood, it?s because people, ahem, cuddle up more during the winter months. Nine months later, they have a reason to light up a fine cigar. A Family Tradition Celebrating a newborn with a new cigar is an age-old American tradition. It?s believed that back in time, when births took place at home, a soon-to-b... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Smoke Like a Pro: How to Properly Relight Your Cigar
Ever wonder what happens when your cigar goes out? Well, if it?s extinguished for too long, the oils that make your tobacco flavorful will dry up. If you have a finely made cigar, one that wasn?t subjected to over-humidification or exposure to excessive dryness at the manufacturer, it might still retain some of its oils even after extinguishing. If it?s a cheap cigar, what remains of it will be... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Are Cuban Cigars Really Better?
Cuban cigars are often touted as the finest cigars in the world. That?s because our Caribbean neighbor to the South has a rich history of cigar making, as well as some of the most ideal climate and soil conditions for premium tobacco farming. But are Cuban cigars really that much better than the rest? The answer is a little more complicated than ?si? or ?no.? The truth is, Cuban cigars generall... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
