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Category: Cigars

February 19, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Best 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

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October 29, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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

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October 7, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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

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October 2, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Review: 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

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August 31, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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

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June 15, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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

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January 13, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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 —

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December 13, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Review: 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

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November 20, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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

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November 15, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Cigar 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

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October 21, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Review: 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

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September 9, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Hand 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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September 5, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Pre-Order Available Now: “Le Petit” Cigar Cutter Knife from Les Fines Lames

Starting this week, the folks at French manufacturing company Les Fines Lames, whose initial product was a cigar cutting pocket knife, are offering a pre-order crowdfunding campaign for their latest

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August 21, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Cigar Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour

Most of what we talk about here on Thirty One Whiskey is the liquid that comes out of a whiskey barrel. Today, though, we’re going to talk about a cigar

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June 27, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Cigar Review: Drew Estate Factory Smokes

Not every day can be a Montecristo Habana day. Well, I suppose it could be, but that gets expensive quickly. For those who want a good tasting cigar without the

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