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Five Fall Cocktails to Enjoy with Your Cigar
It's official, summer has come to?an end. We?ll miss those?long?days by the beach that end in warm nights holding?a?cold beer in one hand and cigar in another, with your lady by your side. ?With the season's change, come a change in your palate. Oh Fall, how we love thy flavors you bring!?Nothing screams fall quite like those?warmth and comforting flavors?? cinnamon, pumpkin, apple, BOURBON ? gal... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Irish Contri-booze-tions: Five Drinks to Pair with Your Cigar on St. Patty`s Day
It?s that time of year again. One of our favorite holidays is upon us and it?s no wonder why we love it so much. Saint Patrick?s day is all about celebrating one of the greatest countries in the world ? Ireland, of course ? and one of the best contributions they?ve made to the world ? alcoholic beverages! Now, now, we're only kidding. We know the Irish have made many more notable contributions (ie... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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What's the Deal with Cuban Cigars?
Despite the opinions of many expert cigar aficionados and rollers who say that the quality of Cuban cigars has waned over the years, people still crave those forbidden stogies. Regardless of individual opinions on the quality of Cubans ? because, let?s be honest, an opinion is an opinion for a reason ? we have been getting a lot of questions over the last several months from our customers and frie... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Are Cuban Cigars Really Better?
Cuban cigars are often touted as the finest cigars in the world. That?s because our Caribbean neighbor to the South has a rich history of cigar making, as well as some of the most ideal climate and soil conditions for premium tobacco farming. But are Cuban cigars really that much better than the rest? The answer is a little more complicated than ?si? or ?no.? The truth is, Cuban cigars generall... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Piece of History: Why Winston Churchill Has A Cigar Named After Him
There are plenty of figures from history known for their cigar smoking. But few besides British Prime Minister Winston Churchill have had a cigar style actually named after them. That?s because when it came to the frequent and enthusiastic smoking of cigars, none matched Churchill?s pace and passion. From Cuba, With Love Ever since falling in love with Cuban cigars during a trip to Havana, C... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars 101: All About Maduro Cigar Wrappers
Did you know cigar wrappers play an important role in a cigar?s flavor and character? Up to 90% of a cigar?s taste can depend on its wrapper. Between habano, corojo, connecticut and more, it?s good to know what each wrapper offers so you can choose the ideal smoking experience for you. To start, let?s go over the dark and delicious Maduro cigar wrapper. What Gives Maduros That Dark Look? ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigar Legend Carlos Fuente Sr. Passes Away at 81
The cigar industry has lost one of its icons with the passing of Carlos Fuente Sr., former president of Tampa?s Arturo Fuente Cigar, Co., one of the biggest hand-made cigar businesses operating today. Over the course of many decades, Fuentes led the company to worldwide acclaim after taking over for his father Arturo Fuentes in 1958. Business began picking up after the 1960s embargo on Cuba, wh... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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How to Create the Perfect Cigar Station for Your Wedding
Congratulations! You?re engaged and now you?ve begun planning what will hopefully be the best day of your lives! We?re sure you?ve been to a few weddings, or, at the very least, have been doing massive research to make sure your day is not only the best day for you, but the best day for your guests as well. Every newlywed wants their wedding and wedding reception to be special, unique, and unforge... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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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 |
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Cigar Etiquette: The Ultimate No-B.S. Guide
Didn?t realize there was proper etiquette to smoking cigars? Allow us to enlighten you. Think about it - if you have a personal taste fancy enough to get cigars customized by Custom Tobacco, it is vital to maintain an etiquette to go with it to complete your unique personality. These are the main points to keep in mind when you begin following the cigar etiquette: What does R-E-S-P-E-C-T ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
