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Cigar News, Culture and Lifestyle
401ks: A Cigar Lover’s Guide
Posted in Culture
As you may have noticed, cigars aren’t free. And if you love cigars as much as we do, it makes sense to make smart financial choices to ensure you’ll always have spare cash to pick up your favorite smokes. To that end, we’re going to focus on some finance 101 topics this month that all cigar lovers should understand. So let’s kick things off with an overview of 401ks –– or, as we like to think of them –– cigar retirement accounts.
Cigar World's Top Shop Dogs: Peggy
Posted in Shop Dogs
August 26, 2023 marks International Dog Day, and we would be amiss to let this day go by without calling out another Top Shop Dog!! This month, we are featuring Peggy from Embargo Cigar Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona.
When you walk into Wilde Cigar Lounge in Dallas, Texas, you will see amazing pieces of art adorning the walls. When you get closer to the art, you will discover that they have been crafted out of cigar bands. No seriously. Portraits of Nolan Ryan (oh and this one is signed.) and John Wayne are just a couple examples of the work you can see in the lounge. What is even cooler, the artist actually works there. Her name is Kim Jackson and she has been creating these beautiful, unique pieces since April 2014. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Kim and discuss her artwork and history in the cigar world.
You have already met Darwin (if not click here.) As we continue with our adventures in Canines of the Leaf, we want to introduce you to Shiner from Renegade Cigars in Richardson, TX. Not only is Shiner the resident shop dog, but her adorable face is also the logo for Renegade Cigars.
When you walk into your favorite cigar shop, you encounter the familiar environment that you love. The smell of delicious, aged tobacco, the humid air produced by the humidor, the usual cigar enthusiasts gathered around catching up on the usual topics, and in some shops the friendly face of a furry friend.
Cigar boxes are works of art. They are often adorned with eye-catching paintings, iconic logos, and bold, bright colors. They can be made from a wide range of materials, and they come in all shapes and sizes. And they can be made into guitars too!
7 Must-Follow Cigar Social Accounts
Posted in Culture
Social media influencers. They set trends, inform the masses, and do it all in style. And in the luxury lifestyle world, and premium cigars in particular, there’s certainly no shortage of accounts to follow.
ATX. The southern Silicon Valley. If an endless sea of barbeque, outdoor activities and nightlife isn’t enough to wet your appetite, then you’ll be happy to know that Austin offers some incredible cigar bars…or…cigar lounges.
