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H. Upmann Magnum 46
Cigar of the Week
90 points
H. Upmann Magnum 46
H. Upmann Magnum 46

drinks pairings

2022 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: Blend Ambitions With Dewar’s And Rocky Patel Cigars

2022 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: Blend Ambitions With Dewar’s And Rocky Patel Cigars

The last seminar Saturday morning at the Big Smoke Las Vegas featured not one, but four, whisky tastings along with a new Rocky Patel smoke.

November 17, 2022
2022 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: Cigar Of The Year Meets Lagavulin Scotch

2022 Big Smoke Las Vegas Seminars: Cigar Of The Year Meets Lagavulin Scotch

The Cigar of the Year was paired with Lagavulin Scotch in the first seminar to kickoff the second day of the Big Smoke Las Vegas.

November 16, 2022
2022 Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Seminar: Cigar of the Year Meets Whisky of the Year

2022 Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest Seminar: Cigar of the Year Meets Whisky of the Year

The Cigar of the Year and the Whisky of the Year were paired together in a moving, yet informative seminar at Big Smoke Meets WhiksyFest.

June 1, 2022
Ports of Call

Ports of Call

Portugal’s most illustrious pour not only offers a compromise between wine and spirits, but this fortified grape beverage is also one of the classic partners for cigars.

February 2, 2022
2021 Big Smoke Seminars: An Iconic Tasting of Rum And Cigars

2021 Big Smoke Seminars: An Iconic Tasting of Rum And Cigars

There is a very strong parallel between the Bacardí rum family and the families behind storied cigars such as Romeo y Julieta.

November 9, 2021
Cigar of the Year Meets Whisky of the Year

Cigar of the Year Meets Whisky of the Year

The makers of the No. 1 cigar and the No. 1 whisky guide the audience through the sublimely synergistic experience.

November 2, 2021

where to smoke

Blue Flame Cigar Lounge, Torrance, California

Blue Flame Cigar Lounge, Torrance, California

Two former LA police detectives have revived a cigar lounge and turned it into a favorite local hangout spot.

March 6, 2023
Clay Pipe Cigar Bar, Mohegan Sun, Connecticut

Clay Pipe Cigar Bar, Mohegan Sun, Connecticut

The new Clay Pipe was shuttered for two years, but reopened in its current glory in mid-summer 2022, and is going strong.

February 10, 2023
Bad Ash Cigar Company, Woodland Hills, California

Bad Ash Cigar Company, Woodland Hills, California

Bad Ash is a great neighborhood cigar lounge and shop with lots of regulars from the local community. 

February 2, 2023
Malibu Cigar Lounge, Revisited, Malibu California

Malibu Cigar Lounge, Revisited, Malibu California

A cigar oasis on the Pacific Coast Highway with a spectacular ocean view.

January 17, 2023
The House of Grauer, Geneva, Switzerland

The House of Grauer, Geneva, Switzerland

A short walk from the Rolex Headquarters you come across a vintage, pink Chevrolet parked outside an ash-gray building in Geneva. Finding the Chevy means you’ve arrived at The …

January 3, 2023
The Cigar Warehouse, Sherman Oaks, California

The Cigar Warehouse, Sherman Oaks, California

The Cigar Warehouse in Sherman Oaks, California is back and better than ever.

November 8, 2022

cigar gear

New S.T. Dupont Collection Pays Homage To Paris

New S.T. Dupont Collection Pays Homage To Paris

French luxury goods maker S.T. Dupont is launching a new collection of accessories titled S.T. Dupont Loves Paris, a love letter to famous Parisian landmarks.

March 15, 2023
New Ashtrays By J.C. Newman Have Vintage Look

New Ashtrays By J.C. Newman Have Vintage Look

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. recently released a new ceramic ashtray with a very old-school look and feel, one modeled after a legendary New York City nightclub.

February 8, 2023
S.T. Dupont Launches New Lighters With Bold Style

S.T. Dupont Launches New Lighters With Bold Style

The newest lighters from S.T. Dupont combine elegance with a bit of an edge.

February 1, 2023
S.T. Dupont’s Roulette-Themed Lighter Puts A Little Las Vegas In The Palm Of Your Hand

S.T. Dupont’s Roulette-Themed Lighter Puts A Little Las Vegas In The Palm Of Your Hand

The Casino Pocket Complication Lighter was made to celebrate S.T. Dupont’s 150th anniversary in opulent style.

October 27, 2022
Two Torch Lighters From Siglo Accessory Change Color Before Your Eyes

Two Torch Lighters From Siglo Accessory Change Color Before Your Eyes

Siglo Accessory has created two lighters that are made with thermochromic material that will cause the surfaces to change color as they heat up.

October 7, 2022
Elie Bleu Cutters

Elie Bleu Cutters

You know Elie Bleu for the cachet of its high-end humidors, but you mustn’t ignore the allure of its more affordable accessories like the EBC-4 cigar cutters.

September 20, 2022

Connoisseur's Corner

Partagás Lusitania
The cigar looks like a slab of chocolate, with a dark and oily wrapper that has texture like silk. With more than 27 years of age, it starts off dry, a bit earthy, almost gravelly, then warms and opens up, becoming ever richer. The draw requires just a bit of work, but the burn is exceptionally even. The tangy wood note gives way to raisin paste, cocoa powder and a touch of sweet baking spices like cinnamon and …

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