This last Wednesday, the FTNYC community came together for another great smoke-session. And what a night it was! We were on the penthouse level of the Ravel Rooftop in Queens. We had live salsa music, some of the guys took a beginner salsa lesson, a cigar roller rolling fresh stogies, bar service, and about 25 […]
For many smokers, Arturo Fuente cigars are the first examples of fine tobacco that get them hooked on the art and enjoyment of smoking a cigar. For this review, I chose the Chateau Fuente Sun Grown, which I’ve had occasionally in the past and never really nailed down as far as flavor profile goes. For […]
Michael Herklots from Nat Sherman writes on his blog that Timeless Collection (reviewed by me here) is set to expand! After the incredibly successful launch of the Nat Sherman Timeless Collection, in February of 2012, the line is expanding. The first Timeless Collection cigars were manufactured in the Dominican Republic by MATASA. Now, a new blend […]
We recently posted a story about how China now represents more than one third of the cigar smokers of the world. And it seems like the cigar industry is beginning to react to that news. Focus Taiwan reports that Honduran cigar manufacturers like Rocky Patel and Don Humo Cigar Company are trying to establish ties with […]
The weather has been nice this week so I went to Samuel Paley Park, a private park that allows smoking. I brought my last Rocky Patel American Market Selection to review while I read a book. I have a medium body coffee paired with the cigar. Blend Specifics Size: 6×52 Toro Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: […]
Below is a list of this week’s cigar deals and events from the management at Papa Juan Cigar Room. Monday – Saturday: Papa Juan Happy Hour- From 12pm-5pm with the purchase of a cigar you receive waived beverage fees. We also have buy any two cigars and receive a complimentary “Papa Juan House Blend”. Tuesday: […]
Sifting through the morning cigar and spirits news with my cup of coffee this morning, I found a real gem of an article. In “Jack Daniel’s Sends the Most Polite Cease-and-Desist Letter Ever,” Christina Warren from Mashable.com reports on just how nice working in the spirits industry can tend to make people. As the story […]
More good news for cigar smokers looking to protect the premium cigar industry from the pleasure-killing rampage that the FDA has been on for quite some time. TobaccoToday.info posted an article recently explaining that HR 1639 has reached 210 co-sponsors, giving it even more clout in the House of Representatives. That means the resolution needs […]
Cigar Inn has always been a great place to smoke, and now patrons can expect even more. For just $20, anyone buying a box of cigars can have a custom design painted right on to their box. All customers have to do is submit a photograph to be painted on the box and wait about […]
Vindicator by Oliva is a Famous Smoke shop exclusive. I managed to grab 5 from the website for a review. I paired a variety of drinks, including red wine, coffee, and water. Here’s the description from Famous Smoke, which I found to be, for once, totally spot on: “Vindicator by Oliva cigars are an all-Nicaraguan […]
I’m glad to see someone is doing their homework, because the American Cancer Society and over 40 anti-tobacco groups certainly aren’t. A letter signed by anti-smoking groups arguing against HR 1639 (exempting cigars from FDA oversight) stated, “We are particularly concerned about the wide range of products that would likely be exempted from any regulation under […]
I learned about a cigar shop located on 29th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues in May called Martinez Cigars. I stopped by Martinez Cigars and picked up two Don Antonio Escogido robustos. I am at Cigar Inn with the second cigar. Blend Specifics Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican […]