SPRING EXUBERANCE

After months of cold greys and whites, spring is showing off its colours. SPRING EXUBERANCE

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Latest releases from General Cigar. Reviews will be coming down the pike. Always let the cigars hang in my Humidors’s

Cigar events: Tuesday it is

Cigar events: Isabela Fire Cracker Keep smoking

Umbagog Bronzeback, StillWell Star Aromatic No. 22 & Sobrmesa Brûlée Wagashi Begin Shipping

One cigar is brand new, one has been renamed and the last is a retailer exclusive that is now being

Cigar Industry Responds to FDA’s Appeal of “Premium Cigar” Lawsuit

The legal battle over premium cigar regulations continues. Cigar Industry Responds to FDA’s Appeal of “Premium Cigar” Lawsuit

Cigar events: It’s Tuesday

Cigar events: Isabela fire cracker

SEEN ON A WALK – TWO PHOTOGRAPHS

The weather was truly spring-like last weekend. It’s wonderful to see crocus pushing up through last fall’s dried leaves. SEEN

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DOUBLE TAKE

When I looked up, at first I thought it was a real cat walking along the fence. I wonder how

The Trip I Want to Take

My synagogue had planned a big trip this spring – to Germany, Israel, and Jordan. It was originally planned for

Ceniza Fina Corojo Corona Gorda

The first release from the family behind Fine Ash, a retail store in Arizona, is called Ceniza Fina. That would

Smokestack Roasters Coffeehouse, Lunenburg, MA

A Classic Cigar Store Figure Repurposed to Promote Coffee Found at Smokestack Roasters Coffeehouse in Lunenburg, MA Smokestack Roasters Coffeehouse,

The American All-Star

In 2023, J.C. Newman released 40 humidors that used wood that was once the Staples Center floor used for the

Have a Cigar: Arturo Fuente Rothschild Maduro

Name: Arturo Fuente Rothschild Maduro Country: Dominican Republic Shape: Parejo Size: (4 1/2 inches x 50) Strength: Medium There was a sweetness to …

Have a Cigar: Joya De Nicaragua Black Toro

Name: Joya Black Toro Country: Nicaragua Shape: Parejo Size: Toro (6 inches x 52) Strength: Medium A flavorful, medium-bodied cigar that pairs well … Have

Lebanese Wines: Ixir Grand Reserve Red 2016

Name: Ixir Grand Reserve Red 2016 Type: Red Wine Grapes: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon Year: 2016 Country: Lebanon Region: North Lebanon Date Consumed: … Lebanese Wines: Ixir Grand

Cigar events: Cuban experience

Cigar events: The Cuban in me. Keep smoking

Ohio’s Flavored Tobacco Sales Regulation Challenged in Lawsuit Filed by 14 Cities

The plaintiffs claim the ban violates the state’s constitution and would harm public health. Ohio’s Flavored Tobacco Sales Regulation Challenged

S.T. Dupont Goes Dark for El Rey de la Habana Haute Creation

The items are made of bronze and then coated in ceramic lacquer for a very unique matte-look. S.T. Dupont Goes

Cigar news you can use: power hitter

Cigar news: “Strong cigars” typically refer to cigars with a bold and intense flavor profile, often characterized by a robust

Male Tortoiseshell Cats are Rare and Usually Sterile

Male Tortoiseshell Cats are Rare, Tortoiseshell cats are known for their distinctive multicolored coats, characterized by patches of black, orange,

Cigar news you can use: Hot cigar brands

Cigar news: I was asked this question by a novice cigar smoker. This is what I came up with. Keep

La Hoja del Chan Adds 20-Count Boxes for Robustos

Four different 5 x 50 robustos are now offered in a 20-count box. La Hoja del Chan Adds 20-Count Boxes

PCA 2026: April 17-20 in New Orleans

That means two years in New Orleans before a potential return to Las Vegas in 2027. PCA 2026: April 17-20

April 3, 1860 Pony Express

Six riders died in service to the Pony Express, but that wasn’t the most dangerous job. April 3, 1860 Pony