Understanding Vitolas: The Subtle Art of Cigar Sizes and Shapes
Seasoned smokers recognize an intricate interplay of size, shape, and artistry, all captured in the cigar world’s elegant term, “vitola.”
Pairing Mazo del Fuego Cigars with The Macallan 25-Year-Old Sherry Oak
In the world of refined indulgences, the pairing of a premium cigar with a distinguished whisky offers a multisensory experience that transcends the ordinary.
How First Batch Cigars and The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Redefine Luxury
Quiet Excellence: How First Batch Cigars and The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Redefine Luxury
Quietly Extraordinary: Bespoke Private Label and Eminente Reserva
In the world of cigars, subtlety is an art form. A great cigar, like an enthralling novel, doesn’t reveal its secrets outright—it invites curiosity, demands patience, and rewards discovery
A Refined Pairing: Domain Signature Belicoso and Lex Vodka
If someone ever tells you cigars belong exclusively with dark spirits, kindly tip your hat and invite them to broaden their palate.
Mastering the Art of Pairing Cigars and Whiskey: A Personal Journey
A curl of cigar smoke danced in the low light as I swirled a dram of aged whisky in my glass. It was a scene I had enjoyed many times before—but this night was different.
The Art of the Perfect Ash
Picture a dimly lit lounge, ensconced in leather and oak. A gentleman lifts a cigar to his lips—its ember aglow, its ash a long, unbroken column of silvery white.
Decoding the Leaf: A Connoisseur’s Guide to Cigar Wrappers
From the pale “Double Claro” candela to the dark oscuro, a cigar’s wrapper leaf is its most visible hallmark and often its aromatic signature.
Beyond Cubans: Don Palomon – The Rise of a New Era
In the hallowed world of premium cigars, reverence for Cuban heritage has long been the unquestioned orthodoxy. But while others remain anchored to fading myths, Don Palomon has been quietly orchestrating a revolution.