Creating The Experience

"The hinges creak slightly as you lift the top of your humidor. The warm smells of cedar and tobacco flood your nostrils as you gaze over your selection of cigars, trying to find that one that will be perfect for today. Shall it be a mild, creamy Connecticut or a dark, spicy sungrown?" Read More
Smoking Sins
Unwanted Cigar Gifts?

Unwanted Cigar Gifts?

So you’re hanging out with a buddy enjoying a couple cigars one afternoon. He reaches in his travel caddy and hands you a cigar, you take it then take a look at it. You look up at your friend unsure of what to say when he says: “That’s the one I was telling you about!...
The Best Cigar is the One YOU Like Best!

The Best Cigar is the One YOU Like Best!

I would like to take a moment to address a common criticism in reaction to reviews. A reaction often expressed in such a way as, “What are you talking about? There are no notes of leather in that cigar! You have no taste!” The simple fact is everyone’s palate is different. Everyone is going to...
Smoking Sins III

Smoking Sins III

Letting someone else light your cigar: Fellas, I know you may feel chivalrous holding your lighter in front of a beautiful woman’s Lonsdale so she can puff her cigar alive from it, but you will not come out looking suave. Lighting a cigar is something for everyone to do on their own. Then they have...
Smoking Sins II

Smoking Sins II

Mucus infused cigars: I do not want to smoke your mucus. I am not a fan of booger infused cigars. DO NOT pick up a cigar, place it right under your nose and sniff! Not only does this transfer your germs to the cigar wrapper but the oils on your hands can be damaging to...
Smoking Sins I

Smoking Sins I

When extinguishing a cigar: DO NOT snub out your cigar by grinding it in the ashtray, on a brick wall or under your foot. This releases a far from pleasant odor. If you leave a cigar alone for several minutes it will discreetly go out on its own. Once out, place it in a trash...