Have a bottle of something good that you just haven’t cracked open yet? Or, another bottle that’s already opened that needs a bit of help? “Open That Bottle Night” was started in 2000 by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher of the Wall St. Journal. Since then, the event has gained popularity in the wine and […]
After a few months on vacation from reviewing cigars (FTNYC has been busy hosting events all over New York City), it was with great excitement and a bit of apprehension that I chose to review the Reinado Habanito. Excitement because I’ve long been a fan of Reinado Cigars, and apprehension because I’ve found owner Antonio […]
On Saturday, January 28th, the FineTobaccoNYC crew celebrated the grand opening of X.O. Cigar Lounge, a beautiful lounge located in the Bronx. If you haven’t been, be sure to drop by their website for more information and make your way out. As one cigar aficionado said of the shop owners, “they did this right.” Approximately […]
This email went out to all FTNYC event subscribers – sign up for the mailing list to make sure you get word of exclusive events first! ———————- Ladies and gentlemen of the leaf, After a long summer of awesome events, it is my pleasure to announce two upcoming fall FineTobaccoNYC events. But first, two quick […]
Ladies and gentlemen of the leaf, The FineTobaccoNYC team is happy to announce that the largest, most comprehensive NYC area cigar event calendar is now online. The calendar will be updated constantly as event announcements come in from around the internet, cigar shop mailing lists, and word of mouth. You can find the calendar here, […]
Many times we accompany cigars with our favorite libations and tonight I give the spotlight to a scotch that perhaps is the highlight of my evening and overshadows the cigar in mention. Tonight I chose a cigar which I think pairs well with the Balvenie Double Wood. After much testing I have come to the conclusion […]
This summer while searching for a good haircut, I ended up in the most unusual place for such a thing, Cigar Inn! For a limited time, a fashionable master barber named Oscar Maya offered a not-to-be-missed summer deal: haircut, neck shave, and massage for $30. The barbershop chairs serve a dual purpose, extra chairs on […]
Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight I enjoy a CAO MX2 while bathing under the street lights. After much time this stick is given a frolic welcoming. Right away, I must confess this is my favorite of the CAO “Trifecta” the other two of which have been previously reviewed here(CX2 and LX2). In continuation […]
A few months ago FineTobaccoNYC hosted a rooftop HERF with Maraya Cigars. We had the pleasure of having John Nubian and Dan-ell Morales from CigarFilms.com drop by and film the event. They interviewed founder of FTNYC Matthias Clock as well as Senor Cigar Kevin Bristow from New York Grown & Sexy in the City cigar […]
After a long week full of great cigar events and appearances, I am glad to take a breather to sit down and enjoy a cool summer night after much rain with a good looking stick. Tonight I grab number two of the CAO “X2″ trifecta the CAO LX2 which not surprisingly gets its name from […]
Once again I find myself where my love affair of cigars began over 10 years ago, in front of my house on a humid summer night watching the cars and the people go by—which in New York City is never a dull moment. Tonight I find myself accompanied by a CAO CX2 that has been […]
It’s a beautiful day out in Astoria, Queens – not a cloud in the sky, 85 degree weather, and a beautiful back yard to smoke in. I haven’t reviewed in a while, so I figured I’d give this La Floridita Fuerta sitting in my box a try. I didn’t pair any drinks with this cigar […]