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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Looking for a unique place to house your stogies with just the right amount of vintage charm? If so, you might be interested in purchasing an antique humidor. Most antique humidors have unique embellishments such as tarnished brass hardware, skeleton key locks and chrome face plates that increase their value and appeal. Some are even [...]
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 [...]
Like choosing the right tie or the perfect pair of shoes, it’s important to select the appropriate cigar for a given occasion. And when it comes to finding the right cigar, size can make all the difference. Celebratory events such as weddings, job promotions and even the birth of child are great opportunities to indulge [...]
