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 […]