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CIGARS

Cigars – Luxury craft that stops time

Cigars – Luxury craft that stops time

Cigars have always been my passion since the day I smoked my first cigar, it was a Cuban Montecristo #2 purchased in Havana, Cuba. The flavors, the history, the perfect and obsessive craftsmanship of people who grow, cure, blend, and roll leaves of tobacco into...

Padrón’s 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro

Padrón’s 1964 Anniversary Exclusivo Maduro

I decided I wanted to review this cigar while listening to a friend tell stories about the company’s beginnings. I once was asked what the best cigar I ever smoked was. Not my favorite cigar, but the best? It only took me a moment to shout out Padron's 50th year...

Cigars: It’s a Lifestyle

Cigars: It’s a Lifestyle

Cigar smoking is a lifestyle. Smoking a cigar is a gentleman's/ladies' recreation. A cigar lounge is one of the few places you will see a Congressman sitting next to a truck driver having a meaningful or frivolous conversation, but thoroughly enjoying each other's...

Cigars: The Wingding

Cigars: The Wingding

October is right around the corner and I am filled with excitement. I am ready to take the four-hour drive to Houston to go to The Wingding put on by Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston, Texas. I am wondering what food trucks will be there? What desserts the pastry...

Cigarillos and short cigars

Cigarillos and short cigars

Do you start every summer thinking the same as I do? I thought as soon as school was over, I would have more time to myself. Which means cigars and whiskey time for me. Now, my life seems busier than ever.  Summer started a week ago and my children have had 3 nights...

Gems found at local cigar lounges

Gems found at local cigar lounges

I love to travel. I make lists and watch shows about the places I want to go. I ask people around me about places they have been or are from. I dream of a time I can visit all of these places. Where should I go next? At this point you might be asking “I thought this...

Infused and flavored cigars

Infused and flavored cigars

I have many customers who smoke infused or flavored cigars. They smoke them because they think they are lighter in nicotine than other cigars (not always true), the flavor goes with their drink or just every now and then they want to try something unique. I have been...

How much flavor does the wrapper add?

How much flavor does the wrapper add?

Cigar enthusiast have their own commentary on this subject. I doubt this article will change any of their minds. However, I still think it is a great conversation to have and certainly fun to test and find your own thoughts on the subject. The industry is all over the...

Why do we humidify cigars?

Why do we humidify cigars?

A cigar wrapper is very delicate and will crack if not taken care of. Part of taking care of a cigar is keeping it properly humidified. It is very important to maintain proper temperature and humidification while storing your cigars. If they are not taken care of...