Much like whiskey wanderers, cigar cruisers never have to be alone. There’s a certain camaraderie among cigar aficionados that makes every city feel like home. So whenever I travel I like to check out the local cigar scene in order... Continue Reading →
Choosing a cigar can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be. Some people know they like cigar XYZ and they have no reason to deviate from that choice. But there are enough different cigars out... Continue Reading →
Burning problems in cigars can be a major bummer. They can be separated into several different categories – construction problems, blend problems, lighting problems, smoking problems, and weather problems. Rosemary and I have been noticing our cigars being affected by... Continue Reading →
On a recent trip to Southern California I decided to check out some of the cigar shops and lounges. There’s really only one lounge in my area that I go to frequently, so I like to get a feel for... Continue Reading →
Last spring, Michael, Wayne Klawier, and I began meeting at Wayne’s house to study the pairing of bourbon and cigars. Throughout that time we have studied numerous cigars from numerous manufacturers, and we’ve even branched out to include brandies from... Continue Reading →
On numerous occasions Michael has asked me to write about ring gauges. I put it off for a long time because I just didn’t think there was much to say about them. Smaller numbers mean a smaller cigar, while larger... Continue Reading →
I often see people bringing cigars into a cigar lounge and sitting down to smoke them without ever buying a single thing from the establishment. This is baffling to me. You wouldn’t take your Big Mac into Burger King and... Continue Reading →
As with most things cigar-related, if you have a preferred method you should stick with that. If you want to light your cigar with a scented Christmas candle because it makes you festive, go for it. This article is not... Continue Reading →
You wouldn’t think that’s a provocative title, but people have some very strong and widely varying opinions about this topic. If you have a method you like, don’t read any further- this post is not for you. If you are... Continue Reading →
