WARNING: The following will be a slightly technical post that has nothing to do with cigars. Earlier this week I discovered a glaring flaw in the domain naming service configuration of passionforcigars.com. While the website was working fine, there were issues that were causing several failures on other parts, including (most notably) e-mail. What is… Continue reading Don’t you hate when that happens…?
Sperlinga: Thank You Your Grace!
When I went to meet my friend and her husband in Havana recently I was really looking forward to catching up, enjoying a cigar and a drink (or two... or three), and chatting about this and that. My friend Danays Leon is one of a select few women who are full-fledged Habanos Sommeliers, and it… Continue reading Sperlinga: Thank You Your Grace!
Reynaldo the King!
One of the more difficult hotels to find in Old Havana, if you do not know exactly where to look, is the Conde de Villanueva. Located in the Calle de los Mercaderes, it is a true gem. Once you walk into the open-air foyer, you will know that it is worth the search. When some… Continue reading Reynaldo the King!
Xikar Turrim Single: Another winner!
I have had several cigar torches over the years; a couple of years ago I realized that Xikar made some of the better ones... and backed it up with a lifetime warranty. It is not that I keep my eye open for new toys, but when I see a good deal I am happy to… Continue reading Xikar Turrim Single: Another winner!
Plume? Unlikely.
While reading through the usual posts about plume versus mold on a Facebook group of cigar lovers, I happened on a reply by Matt Alward that caught my attention. I reached out and asked if he would be interested in writing it up as a proper article. Matt is a microbiologist with good credibility to… Continue reading Plume? Unlikely.
Isabela the Great
With all the time I have spent in Florida, I am surprised I had to come to Beverly Hills, California to meet Isabela. She owns a cigar lounge in St. Augustine, Florida called Isabelle's Bar Cuba. She is a spitfire! Born in Cuba, she has made a great life in Florida. She designs clothes and… Continue reading Isabela the Great
We may not all be nice guys…
I went for lunch at the corporate building across the street from my office, and on my way back I met a gentleman smoking a cigar. Rod works for an IT Security company that you are all familiar with, and he had a Macanudo lit and was enjoying the day. I engaged him in conversation… Continue reading We may not all be nice guys…
Faux-hibas: Why we don’t buy on the beach
The cigar that a friend was given is clearly not an authentic Cohiba... but here's the thing: So many people think that the cigars people buy on the beach are the same as the real deal, but they were either stolen or otherwise obtained from legitimate sources. Aside from a little foot damage, the label… Continue reading Faux-hibas: Why we don’t buy on the beach
Strange Passage Archetype
I found another great cigar shop in my travels. Stag Tobacconist in Colorado Springs may have the best walk-in humidor I've ever walked into, and the staff are extremely nice, knowledgeable, and ready to help. Bernie told me that he had a favourite cigar, and I decided to try it out. The Strange Passage Archetype… Continue reading Strange Passage Archetype
Johnny Tobacconaut… to the moon!
I picked this cigar up in a blind sample from Neptune Cigars recently, and I did not have a lot of hope for it. I am always wary of cigars that have that full-length sheath, and the tissue wrapper, and I am not usually a huge fan of perfectos. It sat in my travel humidor… Continue reading Johnny Tobacconaut… to the moon!
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