Cigar Lounge Membership: Is It a Good Deal?
Famous comedian and cigar lover Groucho Marx once said, “I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member.” Yet, with the complete benefits packages offered by either a public or private cigar lounge membership for the avid smoker, Groucho might have reconsidered. Cigar Lounge Membership Benefits For an annual fee, the best […]
Cigarillos Are More Than Just Small Cigars
When you think of a cigarillo, often the image that comes to mind is Clint Eastwood chewing on a tiny cheroot. Or a distinguished cigar slightly bigger than a cigarette carried in an exquisite silver case, a la James Bond. Whatever you envisage, there is more to cigarillos than meets the eye! Where Did Cigarillos […]
The Advent of the Best Torpedo Cigars
There is a relevant quote from the cult classic “The Princess Bride” when it comes to Torpedo cigars; “You keep using that word… I don’t think it means what you think it means.” Retail stores and cigar lounges often refer to cigars as Torpedoes when they are something else. In fact, one of the most beloved […]
The Evolution of Cigar Bands: 1830s to Today
The cigar band is the ubiquitous piece of paper that rings the cigar and makes it a lot easier when you reach into your humidor to identify what you are smoking. Yet, shrouded in mystery, Cigar bands have remained the center of debate among cigar aficionados and trophy collectors. So when did the cigar band evolve from a […]
Why All the Fuss About Box-Pressed Cigars?
Few things in the cigar world are as galvanizing as the box-pressed cigar. Unlike the ubiquitous, traditional round cigars, box-pressed cigars are rectangular in shape. They have inspired love-hate relationships among avid smokers. They can also be found in the best cigar lounges around the country and usually accompanied by a heated debate. The History […]
Cam Newton’s Cigar Club, Football, and Smokes
There are few things competitive athletes love more than a victory cigar. Sometimes, you need a consolation cigar after a particularly tough loss. When Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50, Newton turned to cigars for relaxation. Some folks embrace a hobby; Cam Newton turned his love of cigars […]
Six Confessions of a Smoking Lounge Owner
Here is a list of six “rules” an actual cigar shop owner sent Cigar Life Guy; a list of rules that can either make or break the cigar smoking experience in a private, smoking lounge. These rules may seem pretty universal, but you’d be surprised how often they get violated. Smoking Lounge Business Isn’t Free […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trophy Cigars and the Art of the Hunt
How many times over the years have you had someone show you their humidor, and while beaming with pride, point out a few selective beauties? What was the sentence that is usually uttered in conjunction with the great reveal? “I’m saving these for a special occasion.” Or, “you have no idea how hard they were […]