With Obama starting to lift some of Cuba’s embargo, Cuban cigars may be returning to America sooner than later. Here are a few Cuban cigar favorites to keep an eye out for. H. Upmann was the favorite cigar of the late President John F. Kennedy. These cigars are quite bland at the start, but the […]
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For the cigar aficionado, there are some accessories that make smoking a better experience. Various accessories serve different purposes. However, there are two cigar accessories that stand out. Cigar Lighters Lighters are the most important accessory for smokers. Obviously, you cannot smoke a cigar without lighting them up. There are lighters that are specially made […]
The main purpose of a humidor is to provide the exact amount of humidity needed to best maintain a cigar. Humidors vary in size depending on how many cigars need to be kept inside it. What Kind of Humidor Do You Need? The pocket humidor usually holds about three cigars. It is more of a […]
Summer will be wrapping up in a few weeks. While the rest of the world plans for cooler temperatures, us in Arizona are rejoicing as we look forward to non-inferno-level temperatures. We can finally enjoy the outdoors again, hit the golf course without dying, or take a tip in the pool without being fried. Here […]
Tobacco is a huge business. There’s cigarettes, cigars, flavored tobacco, pipes, papers, etc. With so many options, how do you know where to start? Let’s start with the basics; differences between cigarettes and cigars. The first difference is the wrapping. Cigarettes are tobacco leaves wrapped in paper while cigars are tobacco wrapped in a tobacco […]
One thing is for sure; Cuban cigars are at the top of the heap. The secret behind making high-quality Cuban cigars lay in the areas where the leaves are grown and harvested and how it is manufactured. The humidity and heat of Cuba contribute to making the flavor of every leaf intense and full. Beyond […]
In addition to family, it feels good to know that there is one group of people who you can always rely on; your friends. In recognition of the recent International Friendship Day, here are six essential reasons why friends play a significant role in your life. 1. They lift your spirits up. There are times […]
The summer’s warm weather known to be the time when most people work in vacations and travel in general. Whether you’re traveling to see friends, family, or for business, June through August is peak travel season. Why not “travel” without breaking the bank by embracing a delicious cigar sourced from locations across the globe? Purveyors […]
Electronic cigarettes (“E-cigs”) are pen-like pipes that are battery-operated devices that delivers flavored or unflavored liquid nicotine. These relatively new devices have been considered by some as an alternative to cigarette and tobacco smoking, with some claiming e-cigs to be healthier than cigarettes. However, some research suggests that e-cigs have untold hazards. 1. Many critics […]
Independence Day is celebrated every 4th of July. During this special day, all of us celebrate the independence of our country and the birth of a nation that would go on to become a world super power. Some people hang flags, attend to parades, and, of course, light off more fireworks than a small country […]