Cigars and Country Music
Images of smoky jazz bars typically come to mind when pairing cigars and country music. However, these days the segment of the music industry that is genuinely smokin’ is country music. Cigars have frequently popped up in country music songs, returning to the days of Johnny Cash singing about fancy folks smoking big cigars in […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Loves Cigars
Some people are not content to sit on their laurels. Michael Jordan was light years ahead of anyone else in basketball and pushed himself to be a two-sport professional athlete by playing baseball. Former athletes Like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have parlayed their athletic prowess into substantial careers in film. Nobody has equaled the success […]
How to Properly Light a Cigar
Many rituals work their way into the enjoyment of cigars. Some of these rituals can lead to very heated arguments. Like those arguments about where the best cigars come from (Cuba vs. Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic etc.) As long as passions and cigars flare up, you will find defenders of all arguments. One of the most […]
Jack Nicholson Movies and His Love for Cigars
Regarding true Hollywood royalty, few stars garner instant recognition simply by mentioning their first name. “Marty” for Martin Scorsese, “Bobby” for Robert De Niro, and of course, “Jack” for Jack Nicholson. Nicholson has three Oscars, multiple Golden Globes, floor seats for Lakers games, and ownership of some of Hollywood’s most memorable lines ever uttered. You […]
Smoking Fine Cigars and Seinfeld
Regarding television shows, few reach iconic status, like Seinfeld. From 1989 to 1998, Seinfeld captivated audiences as a “show about nothing.” Yet, it somehow managed to touch everyday existence. One of the common threads that wove through many episodes was the cast’s relationship with cigars. Episodes center around the theme of cigars. For many of […]
Rise of the Best Mexican Cigars
When pressed to name where the best cigars come from, the almost unanimous response is Cuba. Nicaragua is usually a fairly close second, followed by the Dominican Republic. Mexico typically doesn’t immediately jump to mind. That has been changing over the last several years. The cigar industry in Mexico is recognizing a true renaissance. Much […]
Jennifer Lopez Loves Cigars, Too!
Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to a good smoke. And when it comes to smoking sticks, Jennifer Lopez loves cigars. In fact, she’s been smoking cigars since she first appeared on our television screens in the early 90s. Then, she was a Fly Girl on “In Living Color.” However, try telling her that cigars are a […]
Tobacco Business Interviews Dave Arlinghaus
There are few things more thrilling than seeing your name in print. Well, except kicking back with your favorite smoke. Yet, here we are delivering some exciting news. Tobacco Business magazine featured a 4-page interview with Cigar Life Guy, Dave Arlinghaus. Actually, it’s a fantastic 4-page interview from the May/June issue that we highly recommend […]
Cars and Cigars: Smoking on the Open Road
Have you ever considered how much time you spend in your car? Whether you’re commuting for work or driving for pleasure, a car can quickly feel like a second home at times. So if you’re content to puff away on your panatella at home, why not cherish a Churchill on the road? Pairing cars and […]
Chefs and Cigars: A Recipe for a Great Smoke
If you thought the world’s top-rated chefs and cigars were a poor mix because of their refined palates, you would be wrong! Some of the top chefs from famed Michelin-starred restaurants are as passionate about cigars as they are the food they cook. Chef Eric Ripert tastes up to twenty sauces a day and still […]