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Best Cigars for New Dads
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For centuries, new fathers have handed out cigars in celebration of the birth of their children. Indeed, if you only know one thing about cigars, it’s probably that people tend to smoke them when a baby arrives. But why? Where does this tradition come from? And more pressingly, what are the best cigars for new dads?
Best cigars for weddings
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Cigars 101
Cigars have long been associated with celebrations and special occasions. So it’s easy to see why cigars and weddings are a natural pairing. Cigars not only make a great gift, but they’re perfect for sharing with friends and family members to commemorate a special day.
However, finding the best wedding cigars can be a bit tricky –– even if you smoke cigars regularly. With that in mind, today we’ll look at some of the best cigars for weddings:
The Best Cigars With Brazilian Tobacco
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Cigars 101
When one thinks of premium hand rolled cigars, you can’t help but point to Brazil as one of the key areas as to where top brands source their tobacco. Brazil is by far the largest country in South America, offering a multitude of different climates and ecosystems that allow several variations of tobacco to flourish.
The Top 3 Best Cigar Bars in Orlando
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Cigars 101
Whether you’re traveling through on vacation, for work, or if you’re an Orlando local that’s looking to kick back with a cigar, a drink, and maybe some eats, we’ve put together the best places to light up a stogie and enjoy the finer things in life in Orlando.
Best Cigar Holders For Golf
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Cigars 101
If you’re a golfer and a cigar lover, there’s no doubt you’ve found yourself in a predicament. It’s time to take your shot, but you don’t want to put your premium cigar on the ground where it could get wet, blown away, or covered in a bunch of landscaping chemicals.
The Best Cigars With Ecuadorian Tobacco
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Cigars 101
Also known as the “land of fire,” Ecuador has a long-standing history in tobacco production due to a heavy saturation of volcanoes in its ecosystem. Over eons and eons, this has allowed the soil to be extremely fertile. For that reason, a substantial number of premier cigar brands have looked upon Ecuador as a source for their outstanding tobacco.
The Top 3 Best Cigar Bars in Tampa
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Cigars 101
If you’re looking for the best cigar bars in Tampa, there’s no doubt you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re traveling through Cigar City on vacation, for work, or if you’re a Tampa or St. Pete local that’s looking to kick back with a cigar, a drink, and maybe some eats, we’ve put together the best places to light up and enjoy the finer things in life.
Must-Have Humidor Accessories
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Cigars 101
So what cigar humidor accessories do you need? Well, it all depends on the size of your humidor, and more importantly, how many cigars are inside.
Cigar and Gin Pairings
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Pairing Guides
It has a distinct flavor that sets it apart from other liquors, so if you’re looking to elevate your herf, then we’ve got the ultimate instructions to setting your aficionado rating to Double-O status with our guide to pairing cigars with gin. (Shaken, not stirred. Of course.)
Tequila and Cigars
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Cigars 101
If you’ve spent all summer asking yourself: Does tequila go with cigars? Don’t waste another summer evening without a tequila drink sure to make you end the season with a smile. You may associate tequila with shots and crazy college nights, but really the spectrum of tequila offerings brings something to the table for every cigar lover.
Cigars With Earthy Tasting Notes
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Cigars 101
Discover why cigars have earthy tasting notes & get some of the best cigars with earthy flavors.
The Ultimate Cigar Getaway Presented By Cohiba
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Cigars 101
When one thinks of Cohiba, the mind immediately gravitates towards luxury, almost an essence of something unattainable. Always sought-after.
The Top 3 Best Cigar Bars in Atlanta
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Cigars 101
If you’re looking for the best cigar bars in Atlanta, there’s no doubt you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re traveling through the ATL on vacation, for work, or if you’re an Atlanta local that’s looking to kick back with a cigar, a drink, and maybe some eats, we’ve compiled the best places to light up and enjoy the finer things in life.
MIX UP A GOOD TIME: CAO Colombia X Mojito
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Pairing Guides
Get ready folks, ‘cause CAO is back at it with the third episode of their social video series #MixUpAGoodTime, where they feature a certain cigar in their lineup and then suggest (and show how to make) the perfect seasonal beverage to pair with that cigar.
Check out the video and the blog so you can craft this excellent drink and cigar pairing from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you like to #MixUpAGoodTime with CAO.
A Guide to Pairing Vodka and Cigars
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Pairing Guides
Are you drinking your vodka straight? Is it in a cocktail? What time of day are you enjoying your vodka drink? These are all important questions in guiding your cigar and vodka experience to be a surefire success.
Cigars With Nutty Tasting Notes
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Cigars 101
Discover why cigars have nutty tasting notes & discover some of the best cigars with nutty flavors.
Cigars With Caramel Tasting Notes
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Cigars 101
The category of sweet cigars is quite abundant with a myriad of flavors. You’ll find hand rolled cigars that produce flavorful hints of cocoa, coffee, and vanilla with each puff, the list goes on and on. But today, we’re going to talk about one of our favorite, and most underrated tasting notes found in cigars: caramel.
Mix Up A Good Time: CAO Pilon X Moscow Mule
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How Tos
Today, CAO is back at it with the second part of their video series #MixUpAGoodTime, where they feature a certain cigar in their lineup and then suggest (and show how to make) the perfect seasonal beverage to pair with that cigar.
Check out the video and the blog so you can craft this excellent drink and cigar pairing from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you like to #MixUpAGoodTime.
A Guide to Pairing Beer and Cigars
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Pairing Guides
Grab a brew and a stogie too; it’s time to talk beer and cigars. The key to pairing a premium cigar with a fantastic beer is finding the sweet spot where your cigar's strength and flavor profile align with the strength and flavor profile of your beer.
Spicy Cigars
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Cigars 101
Variety is the spice of life. But spicy cigars are the variety you need in your humidor.
Mix Up a Good Time: CAO Summer Shandy
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Pairing Guides
CAO has just released a pretty cool little social video series where they feature a certain cigar in their lineup and then suggest (and show how to make) the perfect seasonal beverage to pair with that cigar.
Check out the #MixUpAGoodTime video and the blog so you can craft this excellent drink and cigar pairing from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you like to drink and smoke cigars.
A Guide to Cigar & Whiskey or Whisky Pairings
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Pairing Guides
There ain’t much in this life that’s more perfect than enjoying a delicious hand rolled stogie and a glass of your favorite whiskey or whisky, depending on your preferences. However, even for the most sophisticated cigar guru, with so many choices of cigars and whiskey (or whisky) it can be a little trying from time to time to know what to pair with what.
So, pour yourself a glass, light up a stogie and learn why cigars and whiskey pair so well together–and get some suggestions on our favorite combinations.
A Guide To Coffee Cigars
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Cigars 101
I was reading a fact the other day that in the U.S., people who drink coffee normally consume over 1,000 cups every year. 1,000 + cups. To say that’s a lot would be quite the understatement. Now, seeing as one of the main reasons we smoke cigars is due to the flavor, the fact that a growing number of cigar smokers are running to their local tobacco shop to buy and smoke cigars that feature coffee tasting notes shouldn’t surprise anyone.
Bourbon and Cigar Pairings
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Pairing Guides
Sometimes in life, absolute magic happens when you combine two separate entities. Alone, they can be enjoyable, but when paired together, an entirely new experience is presented...
Cigars With Vanilla Tasting Notes
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Cigars 101
When talking about vanilla cigars, there’s nothing vanilla about them - cue the Seinfeld bass riff.
In all seriousness, a vanilla cigar is any cigar with flavor notes reminiscent of vanilla. Think creamy, smooth and mellow. We’re going to drop some of our favorite cigars with vanilla notes at the bottom, but first, let’s break down what exactly constitutes a vanilla cigar.