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Continue reading →: Your Favorite Cigars Aren’t Always the Ones You SeeWhat you see most often isn’t necessarily what matters. Some of the cigars that may end up being your favorites are rarely mentioned—and finding them takes a different approach.
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Continue reading →: The Way We Talk About Cigars Isn’t Always How We Experience ThemOne brand I hadn’t smoked in a while is Ferio Tego. So when I came across the Summa in a forum post, it caught my attention and pushed me to look into it further. In the process, I came across an interview with Michael Herklots, where he said: …I know…
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Continue reading →: The Definition GEN 413 and the Limits of FlavorWhere Flavor Ends and Interpretation Begins This is a companion piece to the review I wrote for Katman. You can read it here. In that review, I kept the focus on the cigar and its dynamics, leaving out much of the broader commentary. This piece is meant to explore that…
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Continue reading →: The Montecristo Espada Oscuro’s… Ancestry?The Montecristo Espada Oscuro may look like a modern Nicaraguan release, but its architecture traces directly back to the Montecristo Nicaragua 2000 Limited Edition. When you compare the components, the Plasencia tobacco, and the structural style, a clear lineage emerges — one that reveals the Espada Oscuro as the youthful…
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Continue reading →: Definition Cigars 919 Maduro ToroDefinition Cigars has one of the largest portfolios in the boutique world, yet their blends remain remarkably consistent in authorship and identity. The 919 Maduro is a perfect example, a cigar that slipped under the radar not because of its quality, but because of the sheer volume of work surrounding…
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Continue reading →: Do the Math: You Smoke a Lot More Than You Think You DoMost smokers describe themselves as “casual.” But the numbers tell a different story. Once you see the numbers, will it slow you down? For me… HELL NO!
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Continue reading →: How to Vet a Boutique Cigar Brand Before You Spend a DollarBoutique cigars can be delightful, surprising, or occasionally confusing. This quick field guide helps you spot the difference before you spend a dollar.
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Continue reading →: Tatuaje 7th Corojo Almost a Year LaterUpdated Tatuaje 7th Corojo review: how this Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 blend transforms after nearly a year. Flavor evolution, structure, transitions, and why it earns a higher rating.
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Continue reading →: Anthony Bourdain’s Cigar Lounge LogicA tongue‑in‑cheek guide to the real cigar lounge rules — the unspoken etiquette, the social landmines, and the behaviors Anthony Bourdain might’ve roasted on sight.
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Continue reading →: The Rise of the Celebrity BlenderIn addition to cigars and a handful of other obsessions, I’ve always loved to cook—and, obviously, to eat. I’m not formally trained, but gourmet cooking and technique have been a quiet through‑line in my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been fascinated by chefs from around…

