What’s the strangest flavor of ice cream you’ve ever had? Did you say ‘cigar’ flavored? Didn’t think so. Karl Heinz, German ice-cream maker, might say it was the strangest flavor he’s ever made, however. Heinz works at Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa and was asked by the hotel to make the cigar flavored dessert. [...]
Unlike most cigars, Gurkhas were not conceived in Central or South America. In fact, Gurkhas originated in British-occupied India and were named after the legendary Nepalese fighters. Each of the collections in the Gurkha line pays homage to the brand’s “warrior roots” with bold, powerful names like Dragonfire, Warlord and Titan. Some of the collections [...]
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 [...]
Memorial Day not only represents the great sacrifice that our country’s armed forces have made, but it also stands to honor our great American heritage. Many folks celebrate by getting together with friends and family for an outdoor picnic, or better yet, a barbecue. That’s right. The weather is finally getting warm and it’s the [...]
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 [...]
Can you guess the Top 3 Cigar Cities in the US? We’ll give you a hint: two of the three are located in Florida. That’s right. Close to the cigar making Mecca of Cuba, both Miami and Tampa are two of the country’s most cigar friendly cities. The third city is less obvious but still [...]
While the rest of America is busy banning smoking in almost every kind of social establishment, the golf course remains one of the few cigar friendly environments. And very few people see this changing as most golfers argue that “smoking cigars and playing golf go hand in hand.” Golf is a sport of patience. Unlike [...]
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 [...]
Did you know that just two tablespoons of seed can produce over 10 acres of cigar tobacco? How about that cigars got their name through adaptation of the Mayan word for tobacco − “siyar”? As our fascination with artisan crafted, hand-rolled tobacco continues, we’re always finding new and interesting facts about our beloved stogies. Here [...]
Did you know when Christopher Columbus came to the New World in 1492 he found the natives smoking the leaves of an unfamiliar plant? The natives of South and Central America were essentially smoking an early version of the cigar. They also used the smoke as perfume. Little did Columbus know that when he set [...]
