Our friends over at Pedro Martin Cigars have announced the release of their new smart-phone app. The app will allow users to learn more about Pedro Martin cigars, find retail locations, and get news about Martin Family cigars. ~~~ February 21, 2013 (Gilbert, Ariz.) — Itxtdeals, a leader in SMS Text message marketing and Smartphone […]
Our friends at La Hoja cigars announced recently via mailing list the launch of Havna Night at Papa Juan Cigar Co. There will be drinks, Hoja de Flores cigars, music, and generally great times for everyone who comes. The event will be hosted every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – so if you […]
When asked what is my favorite cigar vitola, I usually answer with belicoso. Coming in at 5 ½ x 52-54 this vitola is the same length as a corona but thicker, very similar to a torpedo but without a pointy tip and technically a figurado. La Duena means female owner and this cigar was blended […]
I came across Vizcaya VXOP Cuban Rum Formula Cask No. 2a1 about a year ago. After finding a bottle in New York and trying a dram, I wanted more details about the rum. Vizcaya provides an excellent description on their website: Made in the Dominican Republic, Vizcaya VXOP starts with sugar cane harvested at the […]
Did you see the trainwreck? About a week ago, the management of Maker’s Mark announced to liquor store owners that they would be watering down the original Maker’s Mark recipe to keep up with rising demand (presumably in emerging economies like China). The new mixture, said management, would taste virtually the same but have an […]
After the forecasting of Hurricane Sandy to hit the east coast, I stocked up on necessary supplies as well as dark spiced rum to wear out the storm. I picked up a bottle of Kraken Black Spiced Rum. The Kraken is a black molasses based rum infused with various spices. This rum is able is […]
Cigars | Wine | Whiskey | Live Band | Networking | Hors d’oeuvre CONCORD events – The Winter Edition HD Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 8pm – 12am The Concord Gardens | 181 Halsey St. | Brooklyn, NY 11216 Celebrate the end of Winter’s icy grasp, and welcome the warm embrace of Spring, in style! Join us for a relaxing evening […]
After a blistering long cold week, I looked forward to hanging out with some old friends and meeting some new ones at Refugio’s first “Sip and Smoke” of 2013 with David Bailey and David Alicea – hosted on Friday, January 25th. Those that battled against the weather were rewarded with drinks, cigars and good times. […]