Once again, Espinosa Premium cigars took a long weekend out their busy schedule and gave it to their most influential and loyal customers. This year’s “Invitation Only” festival of family and cigars took place November 2 – 4 at the Espinosa Premium Cigars warehouse and offices in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. It, like past festivals was Read more about La Zona Palooza 2023: Mi Familia – Tu Familia – Nuestra Familia[…]
Earlier in October, I had the pleasure of being invited to this year’s Cigar Bash, hosted by Casa de Montecristo, at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida. The event took place on Saturday October 7. 2023 and I will say it was well attended. Tickets for the event came in two forms: To Read more about Lifestyle – Casa de Montecristo Cigar Bash 2023 – Fun in the Tampa Sun[…]
The last weekend in September, I had the pleasure of attending a locally organized cigar event hosted by event coordinator Elle Jones and Ana Darby with The Dekorum Experience and Jamal Burkes owner of The Hair Biz in Cocoa Fl. Even though Elle is not a huge cigar enthusiast, she is learning, and understands how Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Cigars, Cognac & Conversation[…]
Quality Importers, the leading accessory supplier to the worldwide premium cigar trade, is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated XIKAR® X-clusive series of luxury cigar cutters. Developed in partnership with renowned jeweler Jacob & Co., these four-pièce unique, one-of one cutters exemplify exquisite artisanship and design. The collection features two concepts: constellation Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: The Quality Importers XIKAR® X-clusive Series Announcement and Event Coverage[…]
This past week, I had the honor of being invited to the private roll out of Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale” Cigar, held at La Casa Grande Cigars in Little Italy in the Bronx, NY. This was a special moment for Chazz, who noted that this project is dedicated to his grandfather and all those Read more about Cigar Lifestyle – Supin Hapnd in’Da Bronx – A Bronx Tale[…]
Mark Calendars and get your best threads on for Friday, June 2nd, when Empire Social Lounge Downtown Dadeland celebrates its third anniversary with a Cirque de Soleil inspired event. The themed function will be carried out via décor, specialty entertainment, and music. The venue has become a favorite spot for business executives, local celebrities and Read more about Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Goes All Out Cirque De Soleil for 3rd Anniversary Party[…]
The 14th annual No Joke Smoke (NJS) 2023 dinner was held on 4/1/23 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was Validated?, a term used by the Aganorsa Leaf Cigars to showcase its amazing tobacco. Helping us celebrate the dinner was Eduardo Fernandez, the owner of Aganorsa Leaf Cigars. Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: No Joke Smoke 2023 – Validated?[…]
Well, we can officially put this one in the books. After a 2 year wait due to the pesky pandemic, Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars finally got to host their best retailers and friends in the Dominican Republic for the grand opening of the company’s new Tamboril cigar and box factory. To say it was Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars 10th Anniversary and Tour No. 7 Recap[…]
Well it is that time again, the start of the new year and the beginning of a years worth of exciting cigar events, festivals and trade shows. The 2023 cigar calendar kicked off with the 2nd Annual Destination Herf – Miami cigar event. As in the past, the event was primarily sponsored by Caldwell Cigars Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Destination Herf 2023 – Miami, Florida[…]
Every year in December cigar enthusiasts from all over the United States land in Ybor City, Florida otherwise known as Cigar City USA – the historical cigar capital of the United States, to celebrate the cigar lifestyle and culture. I’ve been to the festival several times and this year the festival rights were acquired by Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: 2022 Cigar Heritage Festival – Ybor City[…]
In case you don’t want to labor through this article, and you want to cut right to the chase, here is a little video collage I put together that captures the spirit and comradery at Drew Estate’s 2022 Barn Smoker Capstone event – THE SAVAGE FEAST that took place at the South Fork Ranch in Read more about The Drew Estate Savage Feast: 25+ Years of Gratitude – Family – Hospitality[…]
The weekend of August 12 – 14 was quite the epic adventure for my Taking It To The Nub co-host Quinton Brown, my wonderful BOTL Andy Tosetti and myself as we started gathered with 100’s of fellow Drew Estate fans for the Annual Connecticut Barn Smoker. This is one that I personally have been wanted Read more about The Drew Estate 2022 Connecticut Barn Smoker Recap[…]
Empire Social Lounge Brickell has announced they will be celebrating their 6- year anniversary with an 80’s Themed Event along with special guest, Steven Bauer, who played iconic 80’s character “Manolo” from Scarface in attendance. The highly anticipated anniversary soiree always carries fun and unique themes, and this year is no different. The event will Read more about Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Brickell to Celebrate 6-year Anniversary in 80’s Style[…]
The 13th annual No Joke Smoke 2022 dinner was held on 4/2/22 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was What If..?. After waiting for 2 years due to the pandemic, the Hawaii cigar community got to experience smoking with their fellow brothers and sisters of the leaf. Every Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: No Joke Smoke 2022 – What If? – By Kalani Matsuura[…]