Cigar Journal Features Cigar Life Guy

Cigar Journal features Cigar Life Guy

It’s great getting your name and your brand noticed, especially in print. But, what’s better is when that notoriety places your goals — helping fellow cigar smokers, in front of the very readers you aim to please. That’s what happened when Cigar Journal contacted Dave Arlinghaus of Cigar Life Guy for the inside scoop. Cigar […]

Cigar Wrappers: A Crash Course in Leaf Types

Cigar on top of cigar wrappers

A guide to cigar wrappers — what is arguably the most important part of the cigar.   When you think of a cigar’s flavor and aroma, the first things that come to mind are the types of tobacco leaf used. After all, the leaf makes up the dense, springy interior. The surprising truth is that […]

Michael Jordan and Cigar Lifestyle

Michael Jordan smoking a cigar while driving a golf cart.

Michael Jordan is more than an athlete. He is one of the most successful men of the modern world, period. Jordan has managed to dominate more than just the basketball court. He is the winner of six NBA championships. He’s also the owner of the Charlotte Hornets. And, he’s the driving force behind the world’s […]

Cigars and Spirits: A Winter Pairing Guide

Cigar and spirits

Whether it is the chilly weather, the limited sunlight, or the visiting in-laws, the holiday season is a time when we all could use a little extra cheer. For the cigar smoker, adding a thoughtfully-paired beverage to your next smoke is a sure-fire way to increase your jolliness factor while also elevating the sensory experience. […]

The Cigar Habits of J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan, the Zeus of Wall Street, posing with a cigar.

When it comes to cigar habits of the most famous cigar aficionados in American history, John Pierpont Morgan is among the best. Known as the ‘Zeus of Wall Street’ due to his considerable wealth and power, J.P. Morgan also had a rabid appetite for cigars. More specifically, it was the 8” Maduro Meridiana Kohinoor that […]

Tobacco Plant Anatomy: A Crash Course

Leaves of the tobacco plant

Three Different Leaves Create the Perfect Cigar We might as well come right out and say it. You really don’t need to know anything about the tobacco plant to enjoy smoking a well-made cigar. But some of us can’t help but admire the layered craftsmanship of a good stogie. For us, cigar knowledge, knowing more […]