The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and I find myself eagerly reaching for more cooling and refreshing summertime drinks. Enter the watermelon margarita, a fruit infused twist on the classic margarita that incorporates fresh watermelon into the mix,...
The Perfect Pairing: Best Meals to Enjoy with a Cigar
For cigar aficionados, the experience of smoking a fine cigar is often enhanced when paired with the right meal. Just as wines have their perfect culinary matches, cigars, too, can complement a meal, bringing out the best in both the food and the smoke. If you're...
A Guide to Different Types of Wine and How to Enjoy Them Best
Wine has been a beloved beverage for thousands of years, gracing the tables of kings and commoners alike. With its rich history, diverse varieties, and complex flavors, wine offers something for everyone. Whether you're a novice looking to expand your palate or a...
The Timeless Appeal of Cigars: A Journey into the World of Premium Tobacco
For centuries, cigars have been synonymous with luxury, celebration, and relaxation. From the smoky lounges of Havana to the private clubs of New York, cigars have carved out a unique place in the world of indulgence. But what is it about cigars that captivates...
Buying Cigars as a Gift
Is there a cigar aficionado on your gift list? Wondering how to choose a decent cigar for a friend or loved one? Even if you know nothing about cigars or choosing a good cigar, just learning a few basics can help you sniff out (sometimes literally) a good cigar to...
The Anatomy of Cigars
Cigars are comprised of surprisingly few component parts. Unlike cigarettes, which usually have filters, two different kinds and colors of paper, and filler ingredients other than tobacco, premium cigars are made of 100% tobacco. What makes one cigar so different from...
The Sazerac
New Orleans has been on my mind these past weeks; likely due to a combination of factors including my wife and I’s binge watching of NCIS: New Orleans, my recent endeavor to complete my Anne Rice first edition/printing collection, and my continued interest in...
Cigar Informer in 2023
We’ve been a little distant the last couple years, with 2020 being a giant sinkhole of a year; between quarantine, friends and family getting sick, even some deaths of friends and co-workers; 2021 saw the continued lockdowns and COVID hysteria, the “attack at...