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Albuquerque’s Imbibe Cigar Bar

By Luke

As I travel quite frequently, I often find myself in hotel bars or restaurants grabbing a beer or a dram after an arduous flight. However, a recent trip to Albuquerque proved to be something special. After arriving in Albuquerque after a long flight, I was more than ready for a dram in the... (more...)

The Great Whisky Smoke

By Luke

I’ll be attending The Great Whisky Smoke tonight – a satellite event for the Hop Scotch Festival which includes an afternoon of cigars, catered food, and Glenmorangie scotch, followed by an evening in the grand tasting hall where a large variety of exhibitors await.  While I assumed that the 10 tasting tokens accompanying my... (more...)

Smoking a Pipe

By Luke

I don’t know much about pipes, but The Art of Manliness had a great primer today on smoking a pipe.  Everything from the materials needed (a pipe, tamper/cleaner, matches/lighter, tobacco) to how to smoke. Check out the full article here. I’ve seen many people compare cigars and pipes, and in general both have their merits. ... (more...)

Carlos Toraño Signature Collection Perfecto

By Luke

After starting cigar production in Cuba in 1916, the Toraño family had accumulated 17 tobacco farms by the Cuban revolution in 1959.  At this time they fled Cuba, eventually settling production in multiple countries, specifically Nicaragua and Honduras.  I have had mixed experiences with Toraño cigars, with some of the other blends being a... (more...)

Some cross-border cigar shopping

By Luke

I thought I’d throw up some pics of my recent purchases over the last month or two.  Since getting a new humidor, I’ve made an effort to find good deals to get the thing (at least partially) filled.  In total, I’ve made 2 purchases from Taboo (LR sampler, Twist sampler, 2 Oliva Series V... (more...)

J. Fuego Gran Reserva Corojo #1 Toro

By Luke

Making cigars for 5 generations, the Fuego family were pioneers in the Cuban cigar business.  Now Jesus Fuego has partnered with Honduras’ Nestor Placencia to develop a series of cigars with sun grown Corojo wrappers and full-bodied flavour.  After spending some time as Rocky Patel’s go-to guy, Jesus Fuego went out on his own... (more...)