Author: DrinkSmokeGolf

After the U.S. embargo against Cuba began, the Dominican Republic became the world’s top cigar exporter. But now, talk of ending the embargo has lit up a cigar war between the two countries.

Interesting article here about the US/Cuba relations and cigars. I was not aware that Congress is heavily involved in what happens next. —— With relations thawing between the United States and Cuba, a lot of cigar aficionados are likely wondering what’s in store for the U.S. cigar industry once things become more normalized. President Obama is steadfast when it comes to improving our relationship with Cuba and just last month the U.S. announced new rules to further lessen restrictions with Cuba including allowing certain U.S. companies to establish offices in Cuba, and expanding banking and Internet activities. However, while there…

I’m always interested when a new Padron is released! Good interview here about the new sticks from Padron… —————- Last month, Padrón Cigars Inc. released Padrón Dámaso, a brand with a very different look and taste than the full-bodied cigars Padrón has made for 50 years. Dámaso cigars are mild- to medium-bodied, covered with Connecticut-seed wrappers, and sold in the round, rather than the traditional Padrón box-press. Recently, executive editor David Savona spoke with Padrón president Jorge Padrón to get insights on the creation of the brand, and to reveal new details of what goes into this new cigar line. Savona:…

Few things are as demonized nowadays as smoking and wealth. And, being that cigars kinda distill those two things into one delicious package, people tend to look at cigar smokers like they’re the kind of weasel who has Gordon Gekko on speed-dial. (I’m not talking about the Gekko from Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleepseither.) But perhaps you’re like me, the kind of fella who’d like to occasionally smoke a cigar, whether to celebrate something or to perhaps simply unwind, yet are scared to. Won’t people automatically assume you’re some power-hungry ass? Not necessarily. Here’s some tips to follow before you…

HOW TO SMOKE A CIGAR LIKE AN AFICIONADO – CIGARS 101 Humans have been smoking tobacco via various methods since 5000 BC, and cigars boomed in US popularity around the time of the Civil War. By the year 1880, the only states that didn’t have a cigar factory were Idaho and Montana! In modern times, celebrations such as a wedding or the birth of a new baby are often heralded with stogies. In the business world, humidors adorn the desks of powerful men worldwide. Cigar smoking also continues to be a popular solo activity, to unwind after a stressful day…

Collecting Cuban Cigars: A Primer With Cuba now open to American tourists and business, the best cigars in the world are now (legally) available. ENTERTAINMENTMay 20, 2015 By G. CLAY WHITTAKER If you haven’t yet, it’s time to start investing in the next great money maker: vintage cigars. Already the Cuban cigar market is opening up to Americans, and as it becomes easier to get them into the country in larger quantities, the market for resale and collecting is going to have a boom. For advice on cigar collecting, we talked to Ajay Patel, proprietor of London’s Casa del Habano. Patel is among the…

By Jeremy Eaton, CBC News Posted: May 10, 2015 8:00 PM NT Last Updated: May 10, 2015 8:00 PM NT [Author’s note: I hate most travel writing. I’ve crossed Russia on a train, gotten drunk in Mongolia, lived in Italy, been held at the Laos-Vietnam border for a number of hours and not a word of those misadventures is published on the Interwebs. But this is almost newsworthy … almost.] To escape the wrath of another hellish winter, my partner and I fled the west coast of Newfoundland for a break in Cuba. Having never been, I wanted to take it all in before the Americans return. As officials…

Brand Por Larranaga Name Petit Corona Vitola Mareva Country of Origin Cuba Wrapper/Filler/Binder Cuba Box Code AME FEB 13 Date Smoked 05/02/2015 Paired With n/a Tasting Notes My go to “everyday” smoke. I have reviewed this cigar before but I thought it was time to see how these were doing with 2+ years of age on them. Enjoy the show!

Are you going to punch or cut? In case you think we’re talking about street-fighting strategies, we’re not. And if that was where your mind went, you may want to reevaluate the choices that you’ve been making. They don’t serve gin martinis or glasses of Bordeaux in prison. Just saying. Read more: http://robbreport.com/robb-vices/making-cuts-and-throwing-punches#ixzz3YcjtVfHS

Brand Romeo y Julieta Name Pirámides Añejados Vitola Piramide Country of Origin Cuba Wrapper/Filler/Binder Cuban Box Code unknown Date Smoked April 17, 2015 Paired With Grey Monk Pinot Gris (great wine by the way) Tasting Notes An enjoyable mild smoke. I managed to sneak in a smoke yesterday so I pulled a RyJ Anejados out my humidor. I grabbed a sampler of these recently as the full box price is a bit hefty. According to Habanos SA, the Añejados series has been aged between 5 and 8 years. The wrapper is a slightly lighter shade of brown than you normally…