The Art Of The Good 
Cigar

Essays on food, wine 
and the good cigar


Women Who Love Cigars

Women Who Love Cigars: There's no shame in enjoying a fine smoke, whether you're a lady or a gentleman. True connoisseurship and appreciation of a good cigar depends on your palate, not your gender. In fact, since women are genetically blessed with more taste buds than men, it is likely that they are better equipped to detect the subtler nuances in the aroma of a good cigar.


 

Cigars And Sumptuary

Cigars And Sumptuary: With the wave of recent legislation sweeping California, the government now controls even more of what and where adult citizens are permitted to eat, drink and smoke. Join me in a bit of sad nostalgia for the good old days, when a thick steak was still a meal and a cigar perfectly apropos for dessert.


 

Vintage cigars

A Good Old Strong Cigar:After a holiday meal of truly heroic proportions, what can follow but the benediction of a good old strong cigar? Enjoy a virtual feast of writing about food, wine and vintage Cuban cigars.


 

Cigars May Be Sexy....

Cigars May Be Sexy, but the lingering aroma definitely isn't. Even the most dedicated cigar enthusiast doesn't love the stale reek of a smoke that's several hours old. The characteristically sour, ashtray smell is caused by the crystallization of volatile oils in the tobacco, and it isn't something you want around the house or on your person. Here's a few tips on how to get rid of it.

 

Cigars and Beer

Matching Cigars And Beer is no easy task. Here's a guide to finding the best brew pairings with your smokes.

 

Smoking and Social Responsibility Smoking and Social Responsibility is a controversial topic that every cigar aficionado needs to be aware of. Where do our rights end and begin when we interact with nonsmokers?

 

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