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The Wall Street Journal Interviews Victoria McKee of General Cigar

The Wall St. Journal interviewed Victoria McKee at Club Macanudo in two different video segments, one as a sort of cigar 101 and the other a brief overview of Victoria’s top 5 cigar picks for the Fall. Both segments are very well done, though I might disagree on a few points in the second.

First, Victoria McKee, Vice President of Marketing for General Cigar Co. Inc., talks to the Wall Street Journal’s Lee Hawkins about cigar basics, covering everything from cigar strengths and how to smoke, cut, ash and select the right cigar to go with meals and drinks.

Second, Victoria gives the Wall Street Journal’s Lee Hawkins her tips for the five best cigars to smoke during the Fall. They also discuss the various cigar strengths and how to smoke, cut, ash and choose a cigars.

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Matthias Clock: Brand evangelist, digital marketer, cigar and spirits expert specializing in consumer tasting and educational events. Matthias made the long trek from his hometown of Portland, Oregon to New York City in 2007, and in nine years has hosted more than 120 events and helped promote and launch dozens of cigar and whiskey brands in the U.S. In 2016, he joined the Cigar Journal Tasting Panel, blind-reviewing pre and new release cigars.