San 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 just about everything in the cigar world. However, it was his experience in the supply chain that served him best in his role as CEO of San Pareil Cigars. David talked with Cigar Life Guy about the “intriguing” problems
Going Mobile With Christine Morgan
Christine Morgan, owner and founder of Lips Sticks and Fingertips, 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 sharing insights and
Molon Labe’s Steve Bartell is “All-In”
People called Steve Bartell crazy for getting into the cigar business. Still, when you have lived the cigar life since childhood, it’s anything but crazy. Bartell — owner and president of Molon Labe Cigars — is all in and has an “intent” to make his brand global. He talked with
Jon Simons of Warfighter Tobacco Co. is Having Fun
Jon Simons tasted his first premium cigar as a teenager, and after eight and a half years as Vice President of Warfighter Tobacco Co., he has never stopped learning. He and his partners are ex-military; today’s Warfighter remains their primary focus. Simons spoke to Cigar Life Guy about the company’s
Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars is Always Learning
Growing up in Cuba, there is probably no avoiding the cigar culture, but Reinier Lorenzo, founder of HVC Cigars, studied medicine before he studied cigars. After nearly twenty years in the cigar business, Lorenzo continues to create new blends and pay homage to Havana City. He spoke to Cigar Life
Leonor Abzaradel Shares the Nova Cigars Story
Leonor Abzaradel worked in the wine business for a time. So transitioning to another luxury industry like the cigar world wasn’t difficult. Known as “Leo” in the cigar business, the CEO of Nova Cigars shared her first cigar with her father. She has been living the cigar life ever since.