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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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Destinations with Cigars

Whether you?re the one who?s now on summer break or your children finally are and it?s time to start planning for annual summer family vacation, spice it up this year! Take your Custom Tobacco personalized cigars with you to these beautiful destinations. Try out some foreign ones while you?re at it. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? Ever wanted to vacation like a Kardashian? This is your cha...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Interview with Victor Park, Cigar Aficionado

Q: Why do you smoke cigars? A: I smoke cigars to unplug. To achieve hyper present moments of just “being.” From the moment I start to light a cigar throughout the duration of smoking it, the entire experience allows me to un plug from the world and be in that present moment. Q: Interesting philosophical approach to smoking cigars. A: Yes. To me philosophically, the entire exp...

Posted On: 11/13/2018

Cigars & Drinks

There are certain things that just go hand in hand with each other and make a perfect pair, like peanut butter and jelly or macaroni and cheese. Similar to these pairs, a pair that many people don?t give much thought to are cigars and drinks. Pairing beverages with cigars is much more detail oriented than what meets the eye. There are different things one needs to take in to account when choosing ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigars in the Movies

Cigars are often associated with celebrities and movie glamor. ?The inclusion of cigars can contribute various tones a film wants to set. ?Since cigars have long been associated with sophistication and class, many films feature cigars to add an eliteness to a character's persona. In this case, the cigar would represent a character's high status in their social circle, such as a politician or a maf...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigar Etiquette

Whether you are a first time cigar smoker or an avid cigar smoker knowing the etiquette of how to properly smoke a cigar is key. Once you learn several things you should feel like you can comfortably fit in with any group of cigar connoisseurs. First off, the cap needs to be cut with a cigar cutter. This is a must have item for any cigar smoker and they are relatively cheap. Although biting the en...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Presidential Cigars

Cigars are a White House tradition stemming back to the earliest days of the country. In fact Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was such a fan of tobacco he had brass spittoons added throughout the White House. Jackson and his wife made cigar smoking a family affair as the two would sit outside or by a fire and smoke together. Cigars were the overall choice of presidents, when it came to enjo...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigars on the Golf Course

There are several necessities on the golf course. All of these things are essential to a golfer who wants to look and act like a pro. Keeping up on the latest trends in golf helps you go out and compete with confidence. One of the most important accessories to bring along with you is a cigar. They are perfect to enjoy while waiting for the group in front of you or while taking in the relaxing atmo...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigar Lounges

A favorite past time of many cigar aficionados is enjoying a smoke at a cigar lounge. There are a few things that make a mediocre and excellent lounge stand apart. When selecting our weekly cigar lounges to present to our followers we look at all four conditions. Most obviously the lounge needs to have cigars, and lots of them. Not just the popular ones that ?tourist? people may enjoy but not know...

Posted On: 05/09/2018