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How to Craft a Coolidor
Want to take your hobby to greater heights? Make a ?Coolidor,? a humidor made out of a cooler. It takes about half the time of smoking a really good cigar (a.k.a. 30 minutes.)? Given a cooler?s airtight seal and humidity lock, it is perfect for holding your next batch of stogies. If you were to have a humidor the size of a cooler, you?d be out $500, but the average cooler only costs about $... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Female Aficionado Talks Relaxation, Luxury
?It?s a good day when you get to kick back and smoke a cigar.? Just like a man with a 3-week-old puppy, a girl with a black and mild is irresistible ? as Mel Kel quickly learned when she picked up her 1st cigar in college. As a freshman who didn?t smoke cigarettes, Mel was swiftly thwarted into a friendship with a fearless brunette from New England who had an affinity for black and milds. Wh... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
50th Birthday Party Ideas: Throw Dad the Best Birthday He's Ever Had
It?s your dad?s 50th birthday party and you don't know what to get him. You decide that for all of the grief you?ve given him over the years, all the times he bailed you out of difficult situations (or jail), you?re going to throw him the ultimate birthday bash. Where to start? Here are some ideas that should set that 50th birthday party in motion. Food?- Start with the essentials and go fr... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Custom Gifts: It's Trending This Holiday Season
The holiday season has crept up on us. Take a deep breath before the anxiety kicks in when the the ?G? word comes up. Gifts. Gifts. And more gifts. It?s no secret that it?s a mission to to find the perfect gift for your loved ones every year ? especially for that special someone whose been in your life for many years. What do you get for the person who has everything? How do you top the creativ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Galentine's Day: Spending Valentine's Day with Your Girls
Valentine?s Day is quickly approaching, and whether you?re in a committed relationship, just started dating someone, or are single and ready to mingle, throw those basic Valentine?s Day traditions out the window and try something new this year. It?s called Galentine?s Day. Instead of moping around wishing you had a significant other, or out trying to get a date, get a couple girls together and go ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Cigar and Tequila Pairings: Cinco De Mayo Edition
Although Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico, the holiday has become a popular commemoration of Mexican culture and history in America for both Mexican-Americans and non-Mexican-Americans. If you are going to be celebrating this Cinco de Mayo, you should at least know a little bit of history behind the holiday. Many people wrongly assume that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
The Gift of Cigars: A History
You don?t have to be a habitual cigar smoker to enjoy the complex flavors of a good cigar on special occasions. In light of all the chaos and excitement that is inevitable for any celebration, it is nice to take a step back and relax. It is not surprising then that cigars are the perfect gift for your friends and family members who deserve to unwind on any special occasion. Typical occasions w... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Cigars And Their Size: How Important Is the Size of Your Cigar?
Does?It Really Matter? Although most guys don't like to hear it, size really does matter. When it comes to cigars, size says a lot about your personality. Depending on the length and ring size of your cigar, it?can really put your personality on display. So, you're probably thinking, "what is the best cigar for me?" There are many different types of cigars, and?many?different cigar sizes tha... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Wine, Cigar, and Food Pairings for the Truly Elite
If you seem?knowledgeable of food and wine pairings, people will think you are elegant and elite. The way to seem even better is by knowing the?best cigars to pair with them. Whether you're trying to impress a date, family member, or business associate, this blog is here to help you be an expert! Reds Ch?teau Peymouton 2012 Bordeaux Wine with?a?Briarmont Classic Maduro Cigar and?Rosemary Brais... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
Linguistic History of the Word 'Cigar' and its Slang
Ever wonder where the word cigar came from? It's linguistic origin reveals a rich history of the word. There are two competing theories about where the word?cigar?comes from. One is that it's from the Spanish?cigarro whereas other linguists claim it's from the Mayan word?sikar.? Since?its introduction to the English language, cigar remains?a popular term for the wrapped tobacco leaf.?However, m... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |