Rum Review: Dos Maderas P.X. (5 + 5)
Dos Maderas (5+5) PX is Caribbean rum I’d been hearing great things about for some time, so I decided to give it a try. The name…
August 25, 2022
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Whisky Review: Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Japanese whisky has become more and more popular around the globe over the past few years, and Hibiki has become a big name. More than ten…
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Whisky Review: BenRiach 15 Year Old (Sherry Cask Finish)
I’ve tried a few BenRiach whiskies over the years, and most of them were heavy on the peat. There are times when I like peat, but…
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Whisky Review: Benromach 10 Year Old
Benromach is an old name in the whisky world, and I do mean old. The distillery first got started in 1898. In 1983 they closed up…
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Whisky Review: Elements of Islay Peat
If you are familiar with Elements of Islay, you can recognize their distinctive bottles and labels from a mile away. Elements is a series of single…
August 25, 2022
Whiskey Review: Knob Creek Rye
If you are looking for an inexpensive rye whiskey, you may notice Knob Creek on the shelf at your local liquor store. It’d be hard to…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Fettercairn Fior
The Fettercairn distillery traces its origins clear back to 1824. Despite this long and rich history, it is far from a well-known brand. Several years back…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Oban Little Bay Small Cask
If you have tried regular Oban Single Malt and enjoyed it, you will want to check out Oban Little Bay. The “Little Bay” whisky is created…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Wemyss Velvet Fig
I was hunting for something new to try for the holidays this year, and Velvet Fig by Wemyss Malts caught my eye. This is a limited…
August 25, 2022
Whisky Review: Bunnahabhain Ceòbanach
When you think of Bunnahabhain distillery, you usually think specifically of not peat. So many Islay distilleries specialize in peated whisky that Bunnahabhain is remarkable precisely…
August 25, 2022
Palio Combo. Part 1: Cigar Stand
This is the first part of a three part series I will be doing on this combo (Palio cutter + cigar stand + 2-cigar case for…
August 25, 2022
Palio Combo. Part 2: Cigar Case
This is the second installment of a three part series I have doing on this combo from Cigar Solutions. I will review each item individually and…
August 25, 2022
Palio Combo. Part 3: Palio Cutter
This is the third and final installment of a three part series I have doing on this combo from Cigar Solutions. I have reviewed each item…
August 25, 2022
Adorini Sorrente
A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from Andrea at Adorini Humidors, who asked me whether I wanted to review one of their products.…
August 25, 2022
Book: 27 lessons to become a cigar expert
A few months ago, David from Cashisfun.com asked me to read a book about cigars that he was planning to release. The book is called “27…
August 25, 2022
Havana Draw Enhancer & other gear
Cold, windy, snowy days are no fun. So sometimes, I take that chance to stroll through R&D to see what’s new and interesting. Today was a…
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The Ci-Garage
After a long hiatus I have returned. My travails have kept me away from the cigar world for far too long. So, to celebrate I have…
August 25, 2022
Carlito’s Stogie Nubber
Opening the package I was startled. The Stogie Nubber was a bit larger than I expected. Standing it on the table, I understood why. A wide…
August 25, 2022
Book Review: “The Cigar Maker” by Mark McGinty
About one month ago I received an e-mail from Mark Carlos McGinty who asked me to check out his book called “The Cigar Maker”. Sure, I…
August 25, 2022
“The Cigar Lover’s Compendium”: Review
While reading is one of my favorite hobbies, cigar study has never really driven me to the realm of books. The majority of information I have…
August 25, 2022
It’s official: Smoking is good for you! (well, not exactly…)
Tobacco as treatment for disease is under study. While looking for reference material about cigar smoking I stumbled upon a book that instantly grabbed my attention.…
August 25, 2022
Screwpop Cigar Punch Review
I have recently received a new cigar gadget called Screwpop and, after a few weeks of using it on regular basis, I thought it was time…
August 25, 2022
Perfecto Cigar Holder – Review
Recently I tried out a product called the Perfecto Cigar Holder. Many thanks to Gary for sending me this tool for review. Perfecto Cigar Holder is…
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TobakkoNacht – The Antismoking Endgame
“This notice is to inform you that due to a recent change in our apartment policy, you must cease and desist smoking, or vacate the premises…
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“Lunette C” Cigar Holder for Golf Carts
Recently I was contacted by Mark, a craftsman and a cigar smoker, with a request to review a very special cigar accessory. It was a hand-made…
August 25, 2022
Top 10 Cigar Books
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Cigar Art Feature: Meet Darrel Morris
Recently I stumbled across an impressive artist and craftsman on eBay who does cigar-themed artwork. I loved Darrel Morris’ work instantly and knew straight away I…
August 25, 2022
The Best Tabletop Cigar Lighter
Finding the right cigar lighter is a personal matter. We all have our preferences, and there are lots of lighter styles from which to choose. But…
August 25, 2022
Choosing a Humidification System for Your Humidor
If you’ve bought a humidor, why would you need to add a secondary humidification system? It may sound counterintuitive, but if you’re in this situation, you…
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Cigar Reserve Cedar Spills Review
Today we’ve got another article from Nikki Glenn, a cigar aficionada from St. Louis and a violinist entertainer for private, corporate and special events worldwide. She…
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