Smoking a cigar is one life’s little pleasures. There is a class and elegance associated with cigar smoking, and there is a reason for this – cigars are expensive. Compared to the cost of smoking cigarettes, the cost of smoking cigars is prohibitive for many people. Smoking high-end cigars could set you back several hundred, […]
People who smoke have the option of choosing between cigars and cigarettes. Both contain tobacco. The major difference between the two is that the tobacco in a cigar is wrapped in a tobacco leaf while the tobacco in a cigarette is wrapped in paper or another material with no tobacco content. A cigar is generally […]
What differentiates whiskey, scotch, and bourbon is a common topic of discussion among spirit lovers. While the distinction might be common knowledge to some, many drinkers and non-drinkers are fuzzy on the topic. Whiskey, also known as whisky, is an alcoholic beverage produced by distilling fermented grain mash. Different grains, which include maize, barley, wheat, […]
President John F. Kennedy imposed a trade embargo on Cuba in 1962. Kennedy’s embargo expanded the original ban imposed by President Eisenhower in 1960. But before Kennedy imposed the embargo, he ordered more than 1,000 H. Upmann cigars from Cuba to ensure that he would have an enduring stock of his favorite stogie. Cuban cigars […]
Friendship Day is observed on the first Sunday of August in the U.S. Other countries honor the holiday at different times, but regardless of the date, it is an excuse to celebrate friendship with lunch or dinner out, a loving card, a thoughtful gift, or words of appreciation. Congress designated Friendship Day with an official […]
Cigar aficionados who frequent our Arizona cigar shop, known as Torch Cigar Bar, are more inclined toward Cuban cigars than toward those manufactured in any other country. So what is it that makes Cuban cigars so great? Cuba has been growing tobacco for hundreds of years, and the country’s cigar manufacturers have been producing high-quality […]
The millennial generation – characterized by people belonging to the 16 to 34 age bracket – is more interested in traveling abroad than older generations currently are. The United Nations estimates that about 20 percent of international tourists, around 200 million, are young people. This group of travelers provides an estimated $180 billion in tourism […]
An electronic cigarette, also referred to as an e-cigarette, uses an electronic device to produce aerosol by heating a liquid. The user inhales the aerosol in what is referred to as vaping. The liquid in e-cigarettes, or e-liquid, is made of propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, and added flavorings. Some e-liquids do not contain nicotine. The […]
National Workaholics Day is observed every July 5. The day is dedicated to those of us who just can’t seem to break away from work. When we are in workaholic mode, we may find ourselves leaving early to get to the office before dawn, skipping lunch, and staying late in order to stay on top […]
The world’s most famous cigars come from Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. But to the surprise of many cigar aficionados, there are also good cigar brands that are manufactured in the U.S. Some states, such as Connecticut, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida, grow some of the most sought-after leaves in the world. The most […]