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
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
Football on TV and Cigars: A Classic Pairing
Weekends in the fall mean one thing: football on TV or in the stadium. Whether you’re cheering on your college alma mater or your city’s NFL team, nothing matches the thrill of the big game. Spending the morning tailgating and watching the game live sets the tone for the day. However, most would agree that football is the ultimate television sport, especially when you’re catching football on TV with a good cigar in hand. No matter how you watch, you’ll
Four Reasons Young Adults Don’t Smoke Premium Cigars
Go check out the crowd at your local cigar lounge, and what immediately jumps out at you? It used to be old and male. As more women have joined the ranks of smokers, you’d say it’s old. And if you’re wondering why so many young adults don’t smoke premium cigars, the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Put differently, there are very few patrons under the age of 35 at the cigar lounge. So, why do few young people smoke premium cigars? We’ll
Congressman Wesley Hunt Proves Politics and Cigars Can Mix
Politics and cigars don’t often mix, but United States Congressman Wesley Hunt of Texas’ 38th District has more than earned the right to light up and enjoy a premium cigar. The Congressman’s cigar life began in the war zones of Iraq and Saudi Arabia long before his political life. Serving in the United States Army and flying Apache helicopters, he recalled his post-mission cigars as a “rare luxury.” A true family man, the father of three discussed the similarities between
Carlos Nodal of Ultimate Cigars Club: Filling Big Shoes, and Making His Name
Carlos Nodal, founder of Ultimate Cigars, grew up in the cigar industry; his father, Rafael, founded Aging Room. Carlos briefly worked in the hospitality industry. However, he ultimately returned to cigars, where he learned from some of the best. His father casts a long shadow, but Carlos is steadily making a name for himself in the cigar world. Nodal talked to Cigar Life Guy about his unforgettable first smoking experience, moving away from traditional tobaccos in his blends, and the