Entering the weekend well prepared. Looks like an Italian First-Aid kit.Cheers!
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Attacks on the premium cigar industry seem relentless. Fortunately, the Cigar Rights of America (CRA) stands as the first and only consumer-based public advocacy group dedicated to protecting your right to enjoy premium, hand-rolled cigars. Their effor…
I was pleasantly surprised to see the Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco Toro included in the April Luxury Cigar Club package. This was a cigar I had not smoked in several years, but one I had enjoyed frequently in the past. After letting this one rest for…
They call it a “heat dome.” I call it summer in Virginia. With the afternoon sun ablaze and humidity thick in the air, bourbon — my usual standby — took a backseat to something lighter and more refreshing: the Aperol Spritz. It was Sunday leisure time,…
While running errands on June 20 — the Summer Solstice — conversations everywhere seemed to center on the approaching heat wave. Like clockwork, the first truly warm days of the year shift everyone’s focus to “keeping cool.” My usual response is someth…
Life is full of decisions. Make the right ones.Enjoy the weekend.Cheers!
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Over the years, I’ve used a variety of plastic “tupperdors” and a small electric “wineador” humidor from NewAir to store my cigars. Most recently, the NewAir housed my loose sticks, while the plastic containers held the few boxes I’d acquired. Boveda h…
For a recent porch smoke, I reached for the Herrera Estelí Norteño Toro Especial by Drew Estate. It had also been a while since I paired a cigar with a pour of bourbon, so I looked forward to revisiting an old favorite: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.Th…
June 14 is a day rich with truly “Made in America” celebrations. It’s Flag Day — a time to honor our Nation’s flag and everything it represents. It’s also National Bourbon Day, recognizing one of our country’s most iconic and officially recognized spir…
Some music from the great Albert Collins to kick off the weekend.Cheers!
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