My Father Cigars, Inc. is set to make available the much anticipated newest addition to their line of smokes. The Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial should be released for purchase within the next few weeks.
Since its unveiling in December 2009, at the Cigar Inn event in New York City, aficionados everywhere have been waiting for the [...]
Most of us have read, in whole or in part, some literature from iconic American author Mark Twain. From “Huckleberry Finn” to commentary written on a range of civil rights causes from his day, Mark Twain’s writings touch lives even today. Devoted fans, students, biographers, and celebrities celebrated Mark Twain’s legacy marking the 100th [...]
The Iceland volcano that erupted April 14, 2010, sent unprecedented amounts of volcanic ash into the air and disrupted air travel all over Europe. Stranded travelers could do nothing but wait for the ash cloud to settle and try to recreate some comforts from home. In an effort to help, Florida’s Orlando Tourism Bureau organized [...]
Starting May 1st, Michigan smokers are going to have a much tougher time enjoying a drag from their favorite tobacco blends. The new legislation prohibits inside smoking in bars, restaurants, and workplaces. Can you still light up at home? For the time being…
Cigar smoking will still be allowed in the casinos located in Michigan (those [...]
Add this to the slew of ongoing cigar tax proposals: Philadelphia Councilman Darrell Clarke plans to introduce new legislation aimed straight at cigars at 3.6 cents per ounce for individual stogies. The proposed tax will affect pipe and chewing tobacco, rolling papers, and cigars but not cigarettes.
The City is looking to seal the hole in [...]
Called the Godfather of the cigar, Cuban legend Alejandro Robaina, aged 91, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010. Family, and hundreds of friends came to pay final respects and say good-byes to the man who dedicated his life to pursuing a passion for growing fine tobacco and enjoying some of the finest cigars made.
Robaina was [...]
From time to time cigar smoking newbies will ask us how to pick a cigar that speaks of their personality. We believe that cigar smoking is like continuing education; the more experiences you open your mind to, the more you learn about yourself. Nonetheless, we have some pointers for those stumbling onto this blog for [...]
Loyal readers send us their favorite cigar-related quotes and we thought we’d share a few of them with you today:
“You should hurry up and acquire the cigar habit. It’s one of the major happinesses. And so much more lasting than love, so much less costly in emotional wear and tear.” – Aldous Huxley
“I have made [...]
You wouldn’t expect to see a cigarette that runs on batteries sold at a prestigious tobacco shop where they still roll the real thing by hand. But that’s exactly what La Case Grande Tobacco Company owner Paul DiSilvio sells at the counter when customers are coming in for his famous cigars.
Non-flammable and driven by a [...]
