When people think of Cuban cocktails, the mind typically jumps to the Mojito or Daiquiri first. Apart from these two classic tropical libations, one might even think of the more humble Cuba Libre. Though
Cuban cigars are, without question, some of the finest cigars made anywhere in the world, and have been for centuries. La República de Cuba is considered the epicenter of the cigar world and for
With an embargo between the United States and Cuba that has persisted since 1958, the Dominican Republic has served as one of the largest exporters of premium cigars to the U.S., shipping over 118.5
If given the opportunity within the right setting, I firmly believe that most men will jump at the chance to enjoy a good cigar among friends. Enjoying a cigar is a relaxing, ceremonial rite
UPDATE: The following piece is a personal account of a visit to The Nat Sherman Townhouse in New York City in 2017. As of September 25th 2020, the iconic tobacconist closed its doors to
To some, it often understood that there are three distinct stages of smoking a cigar, also known as 'the rule of thirds'. Stage one is described as “The Hay.” This is the opening of
There is something truly wonderful about 'the breakfast cigar'. It is at once both an eye opener and yet a mellower. A wonderful feature from the nicotine derived from tobacco is its ability to
Do you recall ever having seen seen an old movie where after dinner the men “retire” to a billiard or parlour room for cigars and brandies? I often wonder why that tradition died off with
Over the years, I've been a smoker of all things tobacco. From yes, cigarettes, to cigars, pipes, and even the occasional hookah, I've certainly been a smoker of sorts, yet I still remember my first
You may wonder why someone would choose to age cigars in a humidor. Similarly, you may wonder why cigar boxes are stamped with a date code on the bottom. Knowing the age of a cigar
