Whisky, wine, cider and beer, and a home away from home
You know, being in the travel industry in any shape or form really isn’t a lot of fun at the moment. Of course, being in Sydney is a better place … Read more
Cigar Romance
Cuban culture, chronicles and counterfeiting – the secrets behind cigar labels
Cuba’s cigars, along with cool ‘50s cars, amazing music and tantalising architecture, are an icon of the nation. But there’s more to the often elaborately patterned, brightly coloured bands that … Read more
How to spot a fake Cuban cigar
Buying a real Cuban cigar should be a lot of fun – especially when you’re in Cuba. But it’s so important to know how to spot a fake cigar. Here … Read more
Is your cigar mouldy and can you smoke it?
Knowing whether you have a mouldy cigar or if it’s just bloom is so important. If you spot a bit of mould on your cigar, all may not be lost. … Read more
9 tips on How to Choose a Cigar
Choosing a cigar is NOT like choosing a packet of cigarettes or a bag of chips. It’s more like… choosing fresh bread. Here are some essential points to guarantee a … Read more
San Diego Cigar Bar Tour
San Diego – in the whole of the US – has the best tobacco laws. In California, it’s still legal to smoke inside, but only places like tobacco stores. You can’t … Read more
Where to drink in California – Altitude Sky Lounge, San Diego, CA
It’s hot from its latitude, it’s dry from the desert and its coastal breezes cool everything down when needs be. Because of this, San Diego is a rooftop bar mecca. San … Read more
Cuban Cigar review – Partagas Serie P No. 2
I first heard of Partagas from my boss, who had lived for a long time in Spain. He had been given a box of Partagas by a doctor he had … Read more
Cigar Review – La Flor Dominicana L500 Cabinet
Whilst in the States this year, I had to help myself to the wide array of unusual and exotic sounding cigars they sell there. One brand in particular has caught … Read more
Chicago Cigar Bar Buster – a tour of Chicago’s cigar bars
Chicago isn’t like San Diego. Of course it’s not! What a stupid thing to say! However, I did notice there were a few places in the Windy City that valued … Read more