Must Visit Cigar Lounges - Las Vegas
PCA 2024 has been buzzing across the industry for the last month or so – and for good reason. We saw some amazing releas...
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Five Excellent New Scotch Single Malts to Pair with Your Cigars - Nicolas Stecher
Back before the holidays we shared some interesting spirits to share not only with your Thanksgiving table, but also wit...
Blackened by Drew Estate - Review
As a long time Drew Estate AND Metallica fan, to say the news of a collaboration between the two excited me, would be a...
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What are you Smoking? Plasencia Reserva Original - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente Plasencia has quickly become recognized as one of the most luxurious cigar brands in the world. Considered to be in the same realm as brands like Padron and Davidoff, Plasencia has been able to seamle...
General Discussion Must Visit Cigar Lounges - Las Vegas
matthewp | Merch Manager PCA 2024 has been buzzing across the industry for the last month or so – and for good reason. We saw some amazing releases across a lot of our favorite brands. Personally – the announcement of the new...
What are you Smoking? Blackened by Drew Estate - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente As a long time Drew Estate AND Metallica fan, to say the news of a collaboration between the two excited me, would be a huge understatement. I've been smoking, and loving, Drew Estate blends for over ...
Current Events What to smoke for the Master's
matthewp | Merch Manager Tee it up with taste! As the Masters Golf Tournament gears up for another epic showdown on the greens, it's time to add a little extra flair to your game. While the pros battle it out for the coveted ...
The Best Chinos for Men Are a Wardrobe Workhorse - Beau Hayhoe
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Just like you find comfort in a reliable cigar brand – while occasionally branching out to try new offerings – your menswear wardrobe can function in much the same way. There’s plenty of potential to ...
PCA 2024 - New Products
matthewp | Merch Manager What new PCA is everyone most excited about? Personally, seeing the new Tatuaje Monster Smash Sampler made me smile from ear to ear. I just opened up my last Monster Mash Sampler and smoked the Frank ...
General Discussion These Are the Coolest Bluetooth Headphones for Everyday and On-the-Go Listening
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge At times, “perfect is the enemy of good” – unless, of course, when it comes to searching and striving for small upgrades in life that make a big difference. Take the headphones you use for travel, for...
First Cigar
gabrielle | Robusto What was the first cigar you ever smoked? I THINK mine was Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. Which I loved.
What are you Smoking? Liga Privada Aniversario 10 - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente For years, Liga Privada has set themselves apart from the rest of the pack with their award winning blends, and have since put themselves in a league of their own. I've been a fan of Liga Privada for ...
What are you Smoking? Tatuaje T110 Tuxtla - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente As the fourth (and possibly final) installation in this Tatuaje line of petit robustos, T110 Tuxtla has quickly made its way towards the top of the list of my favorite Tatuaje blends of all time. The ...
General Discussion Four Exceptional Steaks You Need To Try At Least Once In Life - Hadley Tomicki
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge From Olive-Fed Wagyu to 15-Year Old Côte de Boeuf You’ve made it your mission to experience the very best of the best in life. You can distinguish a Ferrari SF90 Stradale from a Lamborghini Aventador ...
Made Man - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente If I've learned anything from working in the cigar industry, it's that everything that AGANORSA touches turns to gold - one of the newest creations from the AGANORSA factory comes in the form of Made ...
Food and Beverage Pairings The Quintessential Spirits for Every Home Bar - Kevin Gray
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Your favorite bar might stock hundreds of spirits, with an additional deep dive down a particular rabbit hole like whiskey or rum. If you have the space and the interest, your home setup can be stocke...
Food and Beverage Pairings BEST Irish Whiskey & Cigar Pairings to Try for St. Paddy’s Day 2024 - Nicolas Stecher
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Even if you’re not Irish, every year in March St. Paddy’s Day gets the blood flowing green, what with its bountiful promise of quality Irish Whiskey. While their Scottish cousins have more global fame...
What are you Smoking? Ozgener Aramas - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente Tim Ozgener made a splash in a big way when he returned to the world of cigars a couple of years ago. His Bosphorus blend was one of the better introductory blends for a brand that I can remember in r...
Perdomo 30th Anniversary
nicky187 | Petite Corona Open Door Cigars here in Fayetteville, AR has a good allocation of Perdomo cigars, including the 30th Anniversary line. Right now, I'm having the Connecticut, and later, I will enjoy the Sun Grown and...
First time here.
nicky187 | Petite Corona Good evening,I ran across Cigora because of an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal. It is a pleasure to be here. I look forward to visiting again.N.
General Discussion Everything You Need To Know About Pepper X, The World’s Hottest New Chile - Hadley Tomicki
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Photo credit: Jeffrey Collins/AP You scoff at jalapenos. And devour habaneros. While casually declaring ghost peppers to be “old news.” You need a new challenge in the world of burning your palate out...
What are you Smoking? Viaje Zombie Farmhand Andre - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente If you know anything about me and my cigar smoking habits, you probably already know that I am what some might call "obsessed" with Viaje. Everything from their top notch blends, to their out of the b...
What are you Smoking? Emilio Audiophile
KevinI | Lounge Presidente Fabrica Oveja Negra is as good as it comes to producing some of the best limited-edition blends that Nicaragua has to offer. And although the factory is best known as the home of brands like Black Lab...
Food and Beverage Pairings Five Excellent New Scotch Single Malts to Pair with Your Cigars - Nicolas Stecher
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Back before the holidays we shared some interesting spirits to share not only with your Thanksgiving table, but also with your post-turkey cigar. Today we delve into some of the best Scottish single m...
What are you Smoking? Tatuaje Nicaragua - Review
KevinI | Lounge Presidente Pete Johnsons partnership and relationship with the Garcia family has produced some of the world's best cigars over the past 20 years, including lines like Tatuaje Nicaragua. Tatuaje Nicaragua was ini...
Current Events The Staggering Achievement of Oppenheimer Deserves Best Picture at the Oscars - Beau Hayhoe
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge An undeniable film that serves as history in the making “The world will remember this day,” Cillian Murphy memorably intones in the Christopher Nolan epic Oppenheimer, at a pivotal point in the movie ...
General Discussion The Ultimate Guide to Relaxing at Home in Style This Winter - Beau Hayhoe
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Effortlessly Cool and Cozy Selections for Brisk Nights. There’s a ritual to selecting a prized cigar or the perfect dram of whisky – and there can be just as much ritual, enjoyment and appreciation to...
Food and Beverage Pairings Classic Cocktail and Cigar Pairings - Kevin Gray
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Wine and whiskey get the lion’s share of attention when it comes to cigar pairings, and for good reason. Both drinks are delicious on their own and shine even brighter when matched with a compatible c...
General Discussion DISCOVER 5 Beautiful Winter Destinations - Nicolas Stecher
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge When it comes to winter and early spring vacations there are mainly two options to dive into. Most lean towards the swaying palm trees and azure water of the tropics— especially if you live anywhere w...
General Discussion How to Smoke Everything In Minutes From Cocktails To Ice Cream - Hadley Tomicki
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge It’s already February and your first New Year’s resolution remains a work in progress: To smoke way more. No, we’re not just talking about Cohibas. We mean smoking foods. And drinks. And everything el...
Food and Beverage Pairings How to Pair Chocolate with Anything On Your Valentine’s Day Dates - Hadley Tomicki
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Chocolate changed the world after being ripped from the Amazon rainforest and Mesoamerican plains to travel the seven seas, seducing sweet teeth and making chocoholics out of anyone with the means to ...
Current Events Your Guide To Dressing for Valentine’s Day - Beau Hayhoe
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge Tips for the year’s biggest date night – at home or on the town. There are few holidays that call for you to put your best foot forward quite like Valentine’s Day. There’s the matter of finding the pr...
Current Events Grilled Guacamole, Bacon Wings, Tequila Cheese Dip, and Other Super Bowl Party Oddities
Cigora_Editor | Lounge Concierge It’s almost time for the Big Game. Some of us will be in it for the football. While others amongst us will be there for the ads and half-time choreography. Fortunately, all sides will eventually come ...
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LEAF BY OSCAR LIMITED EDITION 2018 LAUNCHES AS CIGORA EXCLUSIVE
A new Leaf by Oscar release called Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018 is now available exclusively on Cigora. The never-before-released blend is handcrafted in Danli, Honduras at the Oscar Valladares ...
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Plasencia Reserva Original
Featuring distinct notes of honey, nuts, and spice, Plasencia Reserva Original is approachable and flavorful enough for all palate types.
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