This past month I spent a few days in Tampa, Florida. I was in the city for a work conference, but I flew in a few days early and had
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Review: Leaf & Barrel at the Tanglewood Resort
No matter where in the world I travel, my vacations tend to focus around two things: cigars and whiskey. Preferably simultaneously. Whether that’s the Occidental Cigar Club in San Francisco,
Continue readingBest Cigar Cutters, Lighters and Accessories
I’m a predictable man of habit during the summer. If I’m home for the weekend, I’m in my stock tank pool enjoying a cigar and watching the Mets game. Or
Continue readingBest Places for Cigars in Austin, Texas
Having lived in Austin, Texas for over a decade now, I’ve smoked more cigars here than anywhere else on the planet. But besides just being my hometown, the city is
Continue readingCigar Review: La Aurora Barrel Aged
Everyone knows cigars and whiskey are two things that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Typically, they are separate products enjoyed together, but more and more brands are borrowing
Continue readingCigar Review: Cuban Rounds
I like cigars. I also don’t like paying a lot of money. And with the increased sanctions on Cuban goods and the lack of European travel recently, I’ve found myself
Continue readingReview: Benchmade 1500 Cigar Cutter
To me, cigar smoking is all about the experience. The tools I use are important to me and, as a Benchmade fanboy, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on
Continue readingCigar Review: Camacho Nicaraguan Barrel Aged Robusto
I like cigars. I like brown spirits. So it goes without saying that a combination of the two — a barrel aged cigar — sounds pretty awesome to me. Camacho
Continue readingCigar Review: Warfighter Vaccine
Companies are certainly handling the Coronavirus in different ways, whether it be with empathy and solidarity, irreverent humor, or some combination of both. Leave it to the folks at Warfighter
Continue readingCigar Review: Tabacalera del Oriente San Martin
When I came back from Lima, Peru, I noted that it’s not exactly a cigar-friendly place. That’s not to say that tobacco isn’t a thing in the whole country —
Continue readingReview: Les Fines Lames Le Petit Cigar Cutter Knife
To me, cigar smoking is all about the experience. The process of selecting a good cigar, cutting the cap, lighting the foot, and sitting still for an hour or so
Continue readingCigar Smoker’s Guide to Lima, Peru
My wife and I recently took a quick trip to Lima, Peru. Having never been to South America, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect, but I figured that there
Continue readingCigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Reserve Robusto
This blog may be mainly about whiskey, but from time to time I like to talk about the cigars that I personally enjoy pairing with my drink. This month, I’m
Continue readingReview: Zippo Butane Lighter Insert
Zippo lighters are damn near ubiquitous, and the attractive design can be customized to meet any style. All of which makes them popular among smokers, but because the lighter fluid
Continue readingHand Rolled: A Film About Cigars
I’m a huge fan of cigars, as you can probably tell. And I’m also a bit of a history nerd. So when I heard about a documentary that explored the
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