Stolen Throne Cigars: Interview with Lee Marsh
Lee Marsh, the founder of Stolen Throne Cigars, was a prolific cigar smoker long before he started making them. Now, he’s making a name for himself and the Stolen Throne line by doing things his way. Marsh talks about the recent premium cigar victory over the FDA, connecting with the consumer, and the importance of […]
Greg Free of Fortaleza y Libre Cigars Interview
From the first premium cigar he smoked in a Maryland swamp to blending his first Lancero, Greg Free, founder of Fuerte y Libre Cigars, has been living free, smoking strong, and enjoying cigar life. Free talks to Cigar Life Guy about his ever-growing cigar portfolio, the upcoming name change of his company, and his favorite […]
Howard Gumbs Jr. of Howard G Cigars: Interview
Entrepreneur Howard Gumbs Jr. has never balked at a challenge, and after launching Howard G Cigars amidst the pandemic, he has never looked back. A true brother of the leaf, Howard is building his legacy with the All-Pro Series and his newest line, The Perfect Round. Howard talks to Cigar Life Guy about his start in […]
Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars: Interview
Lee Marsh, the founder of Stolen Throne Cigars, was a prolific cigar smoker long before he started making them. Now, he’s making a name for himself and the Stolen Throne line by doing things his way. Marsh talks about the recent premium cigar victory over the FDA, connecting with the consumer, and the importance of […]
Behind the Smoke: The Karen Berger Cigar Legacy
Most success stories don’t begin as humbly as that of Karen Berger. Beginning her cigar journey as a roller when she was 18 taught her every aspect of the cigar industry. She would go on to become the Tobacco Businesswoman of the Year. Building on her husband’s legacy, Don Kiki, she continues developing new blends and […]
Interview: Cigar Mike Bennett
You don’t get a nickname like “Cigar Mike” by being a novice. As a cigar consultant, event coordinator, and aficionado of all things cigars, Mike Bennett has been an ambassador for the cigar life for 26 years. With nearly 1000 events under his belt, his legend is building. Bennett lives to his name and talks […]
Interview: Drunk Chicken Cigars Desiree Sylver
It’s tough to forget a name like Drunk Chicken Cigars. Entrepreneur Desiree Sylver founded the line in 2019 and has been “making every cigar with love” ever since. If there’s one thing a long-time cigar enthusiast like Desiree isn’t, it’s all business all the time. She talks about life in the cigar industry, knowing how […]
Peter Gross Interview: How Gross Builds Bridges One Cigar at a Time
Even if you’re new to the cigar lifestyle, you probably already recognize how smoking a premium cigar brings people together. The founders of ATL Cigar Co. set out to embody that spirit. It began with a line of cigars that captures the essence of community in their hometown of Atlanta. Peter Gross, COO of Luciano Cigars […]
Mixing Business and Pleasure: Cigars and Work
Whether you’re closing a sale, analyzing data, mixing concrete, or writing the next great American novel, you can mix business and pleasure when enjoying premium cigars. Even before the pandemic forced many people into working from home, smoking a fine cigar and working were a winning combination. Business and Pleasure at the “Office” Before indoor smoking bans, […]
Ed Reed Hall of Famer and Cigar Lover
Most people think of the Baltimore Ravens as a dominant defense, like Ray Lewis. However, Ed Reed is a close second. The all-pro safety is not just a hard-hitting ball hawk. He’s a true brother of the leaf. Reed’s story begins in small-town Louisiana, where he starred in multiple sports. He has said that Michael Jordan was […]