Cigar
Relaxing and enjoying a cigar with friends is one of life’s great pleasures...
In retrospect, I wish now that I had said something profound in that moment, but nothing appropriate came to mind. So instead, I took my leave and went inside to start supper. Little did I know at the...
It is often said that hundreds of hands touch the tobacco in a premium cigar before it is ready for cutting and lighting....
Many times during my years as a cigar store owner, I was asked by customers if a particular cigar was good. Invariably, this request came from customers inquiring about an unfamiliar cigar they were i...
Filed In: Cigar, Toasting the Hunt
Deeper understanding of our hobbies and pastimes leads to greater enjoyment of those passions. Isn’t that a prime motivator for visits to wineries and distilleries? That’s also why curiosi...
Filed In: Cigar, Culture, Handmade, History
Recently we’ve seen a slight warming in our Cold War–era diplomatic relations with Cuba. As these dramatic events continue to play out, many are wondering how the new relationship will......
Filed In: Cigar, Experience, Toasting the Hunt
Lighting a cigar is the final step in the preparation ritual, but it entails more than simply bringing a fl_ame to the foot of the cigar. Much like the cutting......
Filed In: Cigar, Toasting the Hunt
You’re on a perfect hunting trip with good friends. The day was clear and filled with sunshine, the temperature was crisp, and for once the winds in eastern South Dakota......
Filed In: Cigar, Craft, People, The Sporting Life, Toasting the Hunt
Welcome to the fascinating world of cigar smoking! Before we start the journey in earnest, let’s examine the reasons why so many people _find cigar smoking such a pleasurable pastime—and......
