Bachelor Parties Are Better with Cigars
The wedding pre-party industry is booming. These days, the bachelor and bachelorette parties can be more lavish than the wedding. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a simple night out with your wedding party, don’t leave the cigars at home. Cigar Tips for the Bachelor or Bachelorette Party So you’re the best man and in charge of the entertainment and festivities. Fine dining and fine spirits have long been staples of bachelor and bachelorette parties, so adding fine cigars
Boutique or not Boutique: Choosing Traditional Cigars or Independent Brands
When it comes to smoking traditional and boutique cigars, there are a few basic rules: Avoid talking about politics. Mind your ash. Don’t stub a cigar out like a cigarette. However, most experienced cigar smokers will tell you there aren’t many rules for choosing a premium cigar. With a few hundred brands to choose from, it’s not always easy, but the joy is in the tasting. Here is a breakdown of traditional lines and boutique lines that have shaped the
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 thirty years. He talked with Cigar Life Guy about sharing meaningful moments, how he can’t help analyzing everything, and why even the most stubborn aficionado
Tying the Knot and Smoking Cigars: A Guide for Wedding Hosts and Guests
You don’t need an excuse or a special occasion to kick back with your favorite premium cigar, but there is something special about lighting up to celebrate one of life’s milestones. Whether you’re a bride, groom, or simply a guest, there’s nothing like sharing a cigar after tying the knot. Sure, non-smoking laws have made it more difficult to light up at a wedding, but there are plenty of options for both hosts and guests to appreciate a fine cigar
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 tradition of cigar making. First Premium Cigar Experience Cigar Life Guy: Tell me about your first premium cigar experience. Maurice Mears: I actually had a
Hosting, Guesting, and Smoking Cigars During the Holidays
Love them or hate them, there’s no avoiding the holidays. The holidays are all about good food, good times with family and friends, and, if you are a true brother or sister of the leaf, good cigars. Whether you’re hosting or guesting this holiday season, Cigar Life Guy has everything you need to know about how to bring the cigars along for some seasonal smoking. Hosting A Holiday Cigar Party When it’s your turn to host, there’s no reason to