News — Cigar Articles

I wish to start by telling all my soon to be loyal readers that I am not a blogger in the typical sense. I never post on the internet and I don’t have a Facebook page, what I am is a bartender who loves to ride Harleys and smoke cigars. The reason that I have decided to break my self-imposed vow of internet silence is to tell the world about the great moments that can be experienced by smoking cigars. The guys at BnB Tobacco have given me this chance! So the first cigar that I got to smoke as...

Here is a quick history on cigars; the history, the process and fun facts! Enjoy this Friday’s read. Getting Started with Cigars – An Introduction  We all know the imagery associated with cigars; the powerful businessman or politician offering the finest rolled embargoed Havana stogie to an influential guest as a gesture of mutual profitable business to come; the celebrity and star athletes with winning smiles donned with a sleek cigar to cement their celebratory status from a recent winning project or season. King Edward VII, Ulysses S. Grant, Sigmund Freud, Winston Churchill, Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Groucho Marx, Mark...

This is an interesting article written by Nicholas Bakalar, about the research conducted on the effects of possible age increases for tobacco sales. Debates center around the idea of raising the minimum age requirement from 18 years old to 21 in order to legally purchase tobacco products. What do you think about this argument? Read the article below from the New York Times and form an educated opinion for yourself. Let us know how you feel, we’re interested in your thoughts and are open to creating an environment for discussion. ———————————————————– Debating Age Limits on Tobacco The New York City Council...

Things You’ll Need  Safety pin Quart or half-gallon food storage bag Gallon-size food storage bag 2 damp sponges Humidor Use a safety pin to puncture 13-15 holes into a quart or half-gallon size food storage bag. Place the dried-out cigars into the punctured food storage bag and seal it. Place the smaller food storage bag into the gallon-size bag. Place a damp sponge into the gallon-size food storage bag and seal the bag. The sponge should be damp, but not dripping wet. Squeeze the sponge to remove any excess water before placing it in the bag. Allow the cigars to...

  Over the past few years, it has been almost impossible to avoid the resurgence of comic books.  These “kids” books are anything but.  The themes and artwork are more adult and even the name has changed with “graphic novel” now being the accepted term for a collection of multiple comics.  And with The Avengers breaking one billion dollars in worldwide box office, the trend looks like it will continue for years to come.  So now, let’s look at the Top Ten Cigar Smoking Comic Book Characters of all time. 10.  Howard the Duck—Just making the cut at #10 is...