Category: Cigars

Brazil is the leading tobacco exporter in South America, to the tune of 3 billion USD per year.  So why have many people never heard much about Brazilian cigars?  While it is indeed difficult to compete with the likes of the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and of course, Cuba, Brazil is slowly starting to be recognized […]

In past articles we’ve discussed how to smoke cigars like a gent, as well as given advice on Cuban and non-Cuban cigars.  With summer in the United States still well and truly in season, it’s as good a time as any to think about how to pair your cigar with a wine, beer, or spirit […]

We’ve noted in a previous entry that the embargo with Cuba may be ending soon, and we shared some Cuban cigars that you might pick up while you’re abroad.  But even if the embargo were to end tomorrow, it’s important to note that Cuba has gotten used to worldwide demand without the United States.  If […]

Gents, have you been trying to figure out what the normalization of relations with Cuba might mean for you personally? Maybe not. But you should. Politics aside, this means that Cuban cigars are about to become much easier to get your hands on.  What’s the deal with the embargo? And, if/when you can buy Cuban […]

Enjoying a cigar is an immensely pleasurable experience. If done correctly, you walk away from it feeling relaxed and satisfied, much like the feeling you have after enjoying a gourmet meal. Unlike the quick, nicotine-focused experience of having a cigarette, cigar smoking is all about relaxation and taking the time to enjoy the subtleties and […]

When it comes to smoking lounges in Dallas, you can’t beat the traditional flair of Chamberlain’s. Probably the most well known of the pack, Chamberlain’s draws those looking to pass their time in a bygone era when the idea of a ban on smoking would have simply been met with scoffing. The smoke den is […]