All for the Love of the Leaf: Aaron Paoletta of LaVega Cigars
Before joining the cigar industry, Aaron Paoletta did it all. Whether touring with his band, running a record label, or cooking at Five Diamond resorts, everything he did before prepared him to create his own cigar brand. Paoletta, founder of LaVega Cigars, is ready for whatever life throws at him. He talked with Cigar Life […]
Out of this World: Don Emmanuel Cigars Honor The Spiritual Experience of Smoking Cigars
Don Emmanuel has been living the cigar life from a young age. As a Master Cigar Sommelier, he still holds the world record for the highest score, but when he launched his own cigar line, he was aiming for something out of this world. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Sumerian myths, Don Emmanuel reminds cigar […]
Savoring the Experience: Stacey Bozeman of Smoked the Collection Brings Her Own Table to the Cigar World
When cigar smokers think of savoring their favorite blend, most simply think of smoking it. However, Stacey Bozeman has given a whole new meaning to the notion of “savoring a cigar”. Bozeman, the founder and owner of Smoked the Collection, has transformed the smoking experience into a fashion statement. From hat bands to bracelets and […]
Ali Howell of Brothers Smokin’ Stogies is “Sharing Joy and Peace” Through Cigars
Ali Howell was a brother of the leaf long before he co-owned Brothers Smokin’ Stogies with his wife, Heather. From his first smoke in the late 80s when he served in the Army, to his career in psychology, and now as a boutique cigar brand owner, cigars have been central to Howell’s life for over […]
His Path is His Passion: Maurice Mears Building a Legacy with JM Patriarch Cigars
Growing up in Miami, the cigar life was ordinary life for Maurice Mears. When his football career was cut short, he switched gears and set his sights on the cigar world. Mears talked with Cigar Life Guy about honoring his great-grandfather’s legacy, the life lessons he learned from football, and becoming part of the long […]
Congressman Wesley Hunt Proves Politics and Cigars Can Mix
Politics and cigars don’t often mix, but United States Congressman Wesley Hunt of Texas’ 38th District has more than earned the right to light up and enjoy a premium cigar. The Congressman’s cigar life began in the war zones of Iraq and Saudi Arabia long before his political life. Serving in the United States Army […]
Carlos Nodal of Ultimate Cigars Club: Filling Big Shoes, and Making His Name
Carlos Nodal, founder of Ultimate Cigars, grew up in the cigar industry; his father, Rafael, founded Aging Room. Carlos briefly worked in the hospitality industry. However, he ultimately returned to cigars, where he learned from some of the best. His father casts a long shadow, but Carlos is steadily making a name for himself in […]
Aficionado and Disruptor, Vincent McGlone Wants You to Enjoy an Effortless Cigar Experience
For Vincent McGlone, a longtime aficionado and world traveler, cigar life is about camaraderie and, of course, the experience of quality premium cigars. McGlone, owner and founder of Vicente Blends, never intended to start a business. He began his luxury cigar line with one goal in mind: to create a cigar with a perfect draw. […]
Vance Taylor of Stoic Cigars Smokes Mindfully
, Vance Taylor grew up Mormon, where smoking was off-limits, but cigars always pulled him in. The future founder of Stoic Cigars smoked his first cigar one frigid winter night in Utah. While working in the dental industry, he eventually became known as “the kid with the cigars”. His cigar line honors the natural connection […]
Jesus Martinez Honoring a Legacy One Cigar at a Time
Jesus Martinez grew up in a cigar shop. Like many before him, his first cigar-smoking experience might not have been his best, but it certainly wasn’t his last. Martinez Cigars has been blending for over 50 years in the heart of Manhattan. Jesus spoke with Cigar Life Guy about honoring his father’s legacy, designing custom […]