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BLK WKS Studios Hornet - Review
James Brown and his brand BLK WKS Studios is one of the most highly sought after boutique brands in cigars - one-of-a-kind packaging and limited-edition releases make the brand a mainstay in enthusiasts humidors all over the world. Produced at Fabri...
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Happy to be here!
Recently came across Cigora when I was trying to find the Viaje Candy Cane release from December. Fortunately I was able to grab a box and I have been hooked since. Really excited to be here and to share my cigar journey!
Celebrity Outfit Hacks - Beau Hayhoe
It’s hard not to envy the rarified air inhabited by some of the coolest celebrities on the planet – actors who play superheroes, who’ve played James Bond, who’ve been rumored to play James Bond in the future… each with a distinct style all their own....
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The Best Vinyl Record Players Deliver Crystal-Clear Audio
For as popular as streaming services and elegant, stylish Bluetooth speakers are these days, there’s something deeply refreshing about the snap, crackle and pop of a vinyl record, not to mention the process of thumbing through bins of LPs in a cozy n...
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Plasencia Reserva Original - Review
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 seamlessly combine quality and consistency in a way tha...
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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 releases across a lot of our favorite brands. Personally – the announcement of the new Tatuaje Monster Smash was my favorite news of the...
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 huge understatement. I've been smoking, and loving, Drew Estate blends for over a decade, and have come to REALLY love their full...
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What to smoke for the Master's
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 green jacket, why not indulge in a bit of luxury ...
The Best Chinos for Men Are a Wardrobe Workhorse - Beau Hayhoe
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 find consistent pieces you actually enjoy wearing,...
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PCA 2024 - New Products
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 out in Vegas - so seeing that really got me excite...
These Are the Coolest Bluetooth Headphones for Everyday and On-the-Go Listening
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 beach days, for at-home listening and gym trainin...
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First Cigar
What was the first cigar you ever smoked? I THINK mine was Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. Which I loved.
Liga Privada Aniversario 10 - Review
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 as long as I have been smoking cigars (as most pe...
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Tatuaje T110 Tuxtla - Review
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 same blend as the other 3 releases in the T110 se...
Four Exceptional Steaks You Need To Try At Least Once In Life - Hadley Tomicki
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 at 15 blocks away. Cohiba, Partagas and La Gloria...
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Made Man - Review
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 Man. Made Man starts with one of AGANORSA's signat...
The Quintessential Spirits for Every Home Bar - Kevin Gray
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 stocked to the gills, mirroring the best of watering hol...
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BEST Irish Whiskey & Cigar Pairings to Try for St. Paddy’s Day 2024 - Nicolas Stecher
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 for the brown stuff, it is Ireland where whiskey ...
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Ozgener Aramas - Review
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 recent memory. Building off the success of Bosphor...
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Perdomo 30th Anniversary
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 the Maduro. Everything from Perdomo has been outs...
First time here.
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.
Everything You Need To Know About Pepper X, The World’s Hottest New Chile - Hadley Tomicki
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 of your mouth. What you need to get your hands on...
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Viaje Zombie Farmhand Andre - Review
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 box packaging concepts, to the scarcity of their r...
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Emilio Audiophile
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 Label Trading Co. and BLK WKS Studios, the Emilio br...
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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 with your post-turkey cigar. Today we delve into some of the best Scottish single malts that dropped last year, to highlight some ama...
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Tatuaje Nicaragua - Review
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 initially produced exclusively in Miami, but due to ...
The Staggering Achievement of Oppenheimer Deserves Best Picture at the Oscars - Beau Hayhoe
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 – after the renowned scientist (and his fellow sci...
The Ultimate Guide to Relaxing at Home in Style This Winter - Beau Hayhoe
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 dressing for that experience, even at home. Yes, ...
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Classic Cocktail and Cigar Pairings - Kevin Gray
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 cigar. But don’t stop your pairing journey there, b...
DISCOVER 5 Beautiful Winter Destinations - Nicolas Stecher
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 where the run from your bed to the shower is the mo...
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