Cigar of the Week
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo (Natural)
Along with excellence and distinction, consistency has always been heavily weighed when we create our annual Top 25 rankings. And no cigar company has been as consistent as Padrón. It was the first manufacturer to be named Cigar of the …
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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.
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Members-Only El Septimo Cigar Lounge Opens In California
El Septimo’s new private cigar lounge in Burbank, California is now reviewing applications for membership.
219 Restaurant, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
This humble looking spot is a cigar and music lover's paradise.
Schweizerhof Hotel, Zermatt, Switzerland
The Schweizerhof Hotel is arguably the best luxury hotel in the mountain town of Zermatt, Switzerland, and certainly is the best for cigar lovers.
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.
America’s Cigar-Friendly Casinos
There are more than 900 casinos across the United States, and most will throw you out if you light a cigar inside. A select few, however, welcome cigar smokers, some in spectacula…
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 …
cigar gear
S.T. Dupont Puts The Ping In New Lighters
The new Le Grand Cling lighters were previewed at the PCA tradeshow and will be shipping in a few weeks.
Xikar Revolution Cutter Shipping This Month
Accessories company Xikar brings a novel mechanical concept to the world of cigar cutters, and the new unit only requires a simple flick of the wrist to operate.
Elie Bleu’s Flor De Alba Motif Now On Lighters And Cutters
Elie Bleu has taken its signature Flor de Alba humidor motif and put it on its J-15 cigar lighter and EBC-4 cigar cutter collection.
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.
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