drinks pairings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rum for the Ages
If your only experience with cane spirit is with clear rums meant for tiki drinks, get set for the sipping style. When aged in wood, rum plays well with cigars and turns ordinary …
After 100 Years, Jack Daniel’s Shows Its Age
The world’s top-selling American whiskey is marketing a bottle with an age statement: Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey.
where to smoke
Legacy Club, Circa Casino Resort, Las Vegas
Exceptional views, cigars, and drinks are all on the menu at the Legacy Club atop the new Circa Casino Resort in Old Downtown Las Vegas.
Cuban Creations, New Orleans, Louisiana
Cuban Creations, a full-service cigar bar in the French Quarter, was once a fancy bath house, and the cavernous back room is an ornate marble atrium with high-vaulted ceilings and …
Doc James Cigar Lounge, Mamaroneck, New York
In Westchester County’s quaint village of Mamaroneck, Josh DeSiena, owner of the Doc James Cigar Lounge, is continuing a tradition that combines an Early American look and …
Bombay Club, New Orleans
The Bombay Club offers classic cocktails, live music, an intimate atmosphere and a cigar-friendly garden courtyard.
Chaloner & Co. and Chaloner’s Cigar House
Chaloner & Co. and Chaloner’s Cigar House can be considered a labor of love and dedication since its long-awaited reopening.
Continental Cigar Club, West Los Angeles
A cigar club and store with limited public seating that emphasizes cigar education.
cigar gear
A Patriotic Pair From J.C. Newman and Brizard
Tampa’s J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has teamed up with cigar accessories maker Brizard & Co. for a patriotic package that includes three cigars and a leather cigar case.
Xikar Slims Down Its Jet-Flame Lighters With Astral
A new series of svelte lighters from Xikar is on its way to retailers.
God of Fire and Prometheus International To Release Humidors and Cigars For Milestone Anniversaries
Cigar accessories company Prometheus International and its sister company God of Fire are both celebrating two big anniversaries this year.
Romeo y Julieta Bed of Roses Humidor With 24 Special Smokes
A limited-edition humidor from Altadis U.S.A. is heading to retailers in March.
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