Juan Lugo of Don Doroteo Cigars is Reviving a Legacy
Many people grow up around cigars, but it takes a special person to revive a legacy which is exactly what Juan Lugo of Don Doroteo Cigars did. He smoked his first “intentional” cigar while deployed in Iraq, but he took the seed of his idea back to his roots in
Nestor Miranda Keeps on Smoking
Nestor Miranda’s life and cigar journey began in Cuba. What he lacked in formal education he more than made up for with hard work, perseverance, and business savvy. His work in sales eventually led him to joining his wife at Miami Cigar & Company, fulfilling the American Dream, and becoming
Lily Wang Brings Her Passion to the Cigar Game
Lily Wang has come a long way since launching Cigar Ambassador in 2005. Her passion for cigars and respect for the art of creating blends led to the release of Tobacco Queen in 2023. She talked with Cigar Life Guy about her best industry advice, China’s evolving cigar culture, and
Douglas Bocock Wants Everyone to be Cocky
Doug Bocock and his brother, Bryant, have lived the cigar life for nearly three decades. Natives of Honduras, it all began at a nightclub with the idea of drawing a crowd in Tegucigalpa. The brothers built a humidor and created a house blend, and the rest is history. Recently, they
Sans Pareil’s David Swinburne is Doing His Best to Create a Cigar Experience Without Equal
As an investor and cigar lounge owner, David Swinburne has seen almost everything in the cigar world. However, his experience in the supply chain served him best in his role as CEO of Sans Pareil Cigars. David talked with Cigar Life Guy about the “intriguing” problems in creating a cigar
Going Mobile With Christine Morgan
Christine Morgan is the owner and founder of Lips Sticks and Fingertips. She has been living the cigar life and breaking barriers in the cigar industry for nearly a decade. Ever the businesswoman, she has learned she can’t be in two places at once. However, that hasn’t stopped her from