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Interview with Erik Huberman, Cigar Aficionado
CT: Can you give a quick overview of what you do professionally and why you do it? What do you find most meaningful about your work? Does it involve cigars or tobacco in any way? I’m Erik Huberman, Founder and CEO of Hawke Media. We’re an outsourced CMO and marketing team, so basically what we do is work with brands to identify their goals and marketing strategy. Then, we are able to... Posted On: 08/08/2019 |
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Interview with Matthias Clock, Cigar Aficionado
CT: Can you give a quick overview of what you do professionally and why you do it? What do you find most meaningful about your work? Does it involve cigars or tobacco in any way? I’ve spent the majority of my career in digital marketing, and focus on marketing strategies for events and tradeshows. In my off time, I’ve spent the last ten years building Fine Tobacco NYC, a social club ... Posted On: 08/09/2019 |
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Cigars & Weddings
Cigars symbolize celebration. ?They allow people to celebrate monumental and joyous occasions in a relaxing fashion. ?What can be more monumental than a wedding? ?The coming together of two families to make one marks a major life event. ?Cigars are the perfect give away?for ?and are usually enjoyed leisurely and among others. This sets them up nicely to be great for events such as weddings. The... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Life of a Tobacco Leaf
An interesting story lies in the life journey of a tobacco leaf. Over time, humans have become experts at processing tobacco into a variety of products. ?With its 1400 year history, we have had a lot of experience in the?realm?of producing tobacco products. Tobacco plants are extremely adaptable and they often grow larger and stronger year after year, making them a valuable, reliable commodity. ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Top Six Occasions to Have a Smoke
People smoke cigars on all occasions at bars, parties, or for no reason at all just because they feel like it. There are certain occasions that every cigar connoisseur immediately hears and thinks, ?I would celebrate that with a cigar.? So here are the top 6 occasions to smoke a cigar for all you newbies or some refreshing reminders for you experienced smokers: 1. Weddings: This is a life-chang... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Anatomy of a Cigar
Like many pleasurable commodities, a fine cigar is the sum of each of its well-crafted parts. Every cigar smoker should be knowledgable about the anatomy of this elegantly crafted tobacco device before smoking. ?Who would wantto look like a rookie in front of a group of aficionados? The cap is a loose piece of tobacco on the top of the cigar, made from natural glue. It keeps the cigar together ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars: The Ideal Gift for Any Man
With Father?s Day having just passed, you may have struggled with finding the perfect gift for your dad. While there are countless gift ideas for women, it is much more difficult to come up with great gift ideas for the men. Instead of settling for yet another tie, consider opting for an exciting gift that he will use and appreciate, such as a gift box of cigars. Some gift-givers avoid buying c... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Dominican Cigars
The Dominican Republic is the world?s largest producer of premium cigars, largely thanks to its perfect environment for growing tobacco. This is one of the reasons Custom Tobacco has partnered with a factory in this Caribbean country to make some of our own house blends. The start of this plant?s history in the Dominican Republic dates back to when Christopher Columbus wrote that he received ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Tobacco Beetles
If you notice a perfectly circular pinhole in one of your favorite cigars, it may already be too late. Tobacco beetles are troublesome pests that ruin cigar collections of all sizes and calibers, poking holes and hatching larvae that leave even the most durable tobacco leaves useless. They appear and thrive in humidors and other storage areas that are left either too warm or too humid. While... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Humidor Maintenance and Care
The humidor is an essential accessory for maintaining the quality of your cigars for an extended period of time.? Cigars are kept fresh when stored in the ideal temperature and humidity levels --below 73 degrees and between 65 and 72 percent humidity-- which a humidor offers.? If a cigar?s environment is not humid enough, the cigar will shrink and give a poor draw, but if a cigar?s environment is ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Father-Son Bonding with Custom Cigars this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. It?s that time of the year again! The leaves are turning maple red and olive brown; the chilly wind is rusting the antique bell chimes on house doors; and the sweet scent of freshly roasted turkey is wafting through the air. Just imagine biting into the first piece of succulent turkey, topped with luscious purple-red cranberry sauce, sided with some steaming mashed potatoes and gr... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Father's Day and Custom Cigars
Father?s Day is about celebrating and expressing your appreciation for that special one in your life, your dad. Previously, you have gifted him with a new watch. The year before, a neat striped button down. Maybe even a couple of weeks ago, a bottle of wine from that vineyard he has never even heard of before. So every time a new occasion pops up, you get a little flustered and wonder ?what do... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
