Father’s Day is just around the corner and there are plenty of ways to help your cigar-lovin’ pops celebrate his big day. Obviously, a pack of his favorite brand of smokes is an ideal gift. However, if you’d like to give your father something a little more unique, we recommend checking out some of Xikar’s [...]
In response to the devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri causing catastrophic damage and the loss of many lives, The Montecristo Relief Organization is donating $25,000 to provide vital aid to victims and to recovery assistance. In addition to this donation, the organization will match, dollar for dollar, the first $75,000 in contributions made by [...]
Completing a successful mission with your fellow commanders? That calls for a celebratory cigar. Bringing down the World’s Most-Wanted terrorist leader? That calls for a Gurkha. According to reports, Kaizad Hansotia, owner of Gurkha Cigars, graciously sent a package of Gurkha Grand Reserves to the U.S. Special Forces Team, SEAL Team 6, who killed Osama [...]
It’s Cinco de Mayo and there’s no better time of the year to break out a sombrero and enjoy some of your favorite stogies. If you’re looking for an excellent Mexican cigar to celebrate with, then a Te Amo is the way to go. Cigar aficionados agree that the Te Amo is arguably the [...]
Cuban cigar maker Jose Castelar Cairo currently holds four Guinness World Records and is going for a fifth record for rolling the world’s longest handmade cigar. On Monday, April 25th, Castelar, also known as Cueto, began rolling his largest cigar to date, attempting to assemble a 70-meter (approximately 230 feet) cigar before noon on [...]
Are you looking for an excuse to get away this spring? Well, we’ve got the perfect destination for cigar lovers. The 2nd Annual Nicaraguan Cigar Festival is going on April 5th through 8th. The festival highlights many of the country’s fascinating cities, cultural traditions and of course, first class tobacco. In addition to exploring Nicaragua’s [...]
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and we have a few unique ways for you cigar lovers to celebrate. If you’re feeling festive, we recommend trying a candela cigar. Known for their moss green color, these are a perfect way to pay homage to the Irish holiday. Candelas are rolled at a higher [...]
New Orleans is a city known for its fine cuisine, eccentric culture and boisterous celebrations. So it’s no shock that you’ll find plenty of places that not only allow cigar smoking, but encourage it. And while it’s no Havana, New Orleans does produce its own, handcrafted cigars. The New Orleans Cigar Factory (415 [...]
