It’s not just an activity. It’s a lifestyle. Well, isn’t it? We’re here to suggest to you why you might want to try a certain cigar with your morning coffee, or enlighten you about the distressing/relaxation benefits of enjoying your cigar with a nice whiskey by the fire or on the porch. Because it is a part of us. And they’re tasty too…right?
A Mike’s Cigars investigation We’ve always been a big believer in the idea that cigars are for everyone, at least everyone of the proper age. That includes the paragon of virtue who miraculously delivers our presents every year, Santa Claus. But you may be asking the same question that struck us, does Santa Clause enjoy…
Give that man a cigar! Cigars mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some us it brings back fond memories of our relatives, smoking away on special occasions and even offering us our first taste of a real stogie. For some a cigar is about relaxing, taking the time to…
Today, I’d like to introduce you to a little trick I like to call the “pre-hale.” What is Pre-hale? Pre-haling is a simple technique that anyone can use to enhance their cigar smoking experience. Even those who find retro-haling too intense an experience for their nose will find they can appreciate new sensations with this…
How would you describe smoking a cigar? Do you smoke at home or at lounges? We all have our own opinion but what is yours? Take a look at this mini documentary by Philip Bloom and see what it means to be a cigar connoisseur. Let us know your thoughts!
Lights up on a younger version of yourself. You’re fresh out of school, the emotions are high and you go out drinking with the boys. And oh boy do you boys drink! Now, not being the expert you are these days, you decided you wanted to cap the night off with a smoke from your…
How did a nice cigar story escalated so quickly? A few years ago I was in one of the biggest casinos in Atlantic City and was at one of the roulette tables where they permitted smoking. There was an older gentleman smoking a cigar. He was telling people it was an original Hoyo de Monterrey…
By Joe Cardona, Miami Herald One of the distinct factors that distinguish Miami from other cities is its peculiar scents. Growing up, cigar smoke seemed to surround me. Back then (the 1970’s) there were no fancy cigar shops. Instead I recall hanging around Cuban cafe windows and taking in the aroma of cigars as it…
