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A Saturday Morning Tradition in Havana
I passed through Havana over the weekend on the way back to Europe, and I thought I was looking pretty rough after a few days in Hollywood with...more
Posted: June 16, 2008
I Love the Smell of Ligero in the Morning
I usually start my day with a cup of black coffee. But I recently tried a much more potent pick me up—a trio of cigars made of straight ligero,...more
Posted: June 13, 2008 By David Savona
An Old Favorite with a New Twist
I’ve said many times that one of my favorite cigars is the Don Carlos line from the A. Fuente family, especially the No. 3, a beautiful, little...more
Posted: June 12, 2008 By Gordon Mott
Another Flight from Havana
Leaving Havana can be the worst experience at times. Sometimes you can take away things that you can’t smoke nor bargained for. I flew to Los...more
Posted: June 11, 2008
A Special Factory for Special Cigars in Havana
I thought I was going to the Partagas Factory on Friday but I was told it was closed. So I ended up hanging with some friends and smoking some cigars...more
Posted: June 9, 2008
A Message for America
Manuel Garcia, the commercial director for Habanos SA., the global marketing and distribution organization for Cuban cigars, probably knows more...more
Posted: June 6, 2008
Cigar Morning Meeting in Havana
It’s hot today in Havana. They say it’s in the high 80s but it fees like the 90s. And it’s super humid too. What a change from Europe, which...more
Posted: June 5, 2008
Que Rico To Smoke in the José Martí Airport
I sat in the VIP lounge at Havana's José Martí Airport for about an hour waiting for my bags. Everyone was super friendly, super chilled. I made...more
Posted: June 4, 2008
The Right Smoke for Cuba
What would you bring to Cuba for your first smoke? I always have that “problem” when I go to cigar smokers’ paradise. I like to light a cigar...more
Posted: June 3, 2008
Reliving My Youth
My right knee is throbbing, my shins are swollen and both feet are sore. Why? I joined a few friends on Sunday and played soccer for a couple of...more
Posted: June 3, 2008 By David Savona
Driving the Dream
I have to admit that I was a little nervous. Look at my face in the video before I drove the car. I think I look a little pale, even ashen. But it...more
Posted: May 30, 2008
A Top Ten Day
Every year, a friend of mine nominates the top ten days of the summer. The criteria are pretty loose, but basically it has to be warm, but not too...more
Posted: May 27, 2008 By Gordon Mott
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