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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Steve Harvey: Cigar Lifestyle in Show Business
If you flip through the channels fast enough, at some point you are going to find a show featuring Steve Harvey’s smiling face. You can catch him in any number of movies or sitcom reruns. You will also likely find him hosting one of several shows such as his Emmy-winning daytime talk show, “The Family […]
Cigars and Baseball: A Beautiful Combination
Baseball has always been America’s favorite pastime. The leisurely, thoughtful pace of the game made cigars the perfect companion to the sport. Going back to the late 1800s when baseball first began, players often smoked cigars while they were in the middle of a game. Almost one hundred and fifty years later, cigars and baseball […]
Salud! Cuban Cocktails, Rum and Cigars
What better thoughts conjure up images of life in Old Havana than spending a leisurely afternoon in an outdoor café with good friends and rum and cigars while enjoying one of the signature cocktails for which Cuba is famous? Fresh tropical fruit, local ingredients, and plenty of ice create refreshing drinks to counter the sweltering […]
Poker and Cigars: A Winning Combination
It’s tough to beat certain combinations. Clambakes and the beach. Fishing and beer. One of our favorite combinations is cigars and poker. Cigars have been synonymous with poker for as long as we can remember. Even in the famous “Dogs Playing Poker” painting, the bulldog is always chomping on a stogie; it may be a […]
Social Distancing and Cigar Smoking
Smoking a cigar is, more often than not, a social event. There is a genuine camaraderie built around the smoking of a cigar. Unfortunately, these days brim with social distancing and mandated quarantine. Thus, the social nature of cigar smoking can be limited. Depending on where you live, the weather isn’t helping the situation. So what can a […]