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10 Premium Cigars Worth Revisiting

Jordan Guttormson

March 15, 2021

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The first major cigar awakening—at least in the U.S.—occurred during the early-to-mid '90s, known as the great cigar boom. This era helped to shape the world of premium cigars for years to come, injecting the p... Read More...

Tear-off: Cigar Band Report Card

Jordan Guttormson

November 17, 2020

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The dreaded band tear-off: notoriously the most lascivious portion of the smoking experience, yet one that's far too often met with disappointment. Every smoker has their personal preference when it comes to re... Read More...

10 Cigars That Will Never Let You Down

Eric Guttormson

November 4, 2020

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Sometimes you just need a friend. Someone who is there for you, no matter what. Cigars are no different. We all need those cigars that can be counted on to perform. A cigar that is consistently good, doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and is fairly easy to get you... Read More...

5 Summer Cocktail Favorites

Rob Rasmussen

July 14, 2020

Featured, Blog, Drinks

What can I say? I like the sauce. I know what you’re thinking, “But… wait… Robby’s a beer guy… right?” Yes, I’m a beer guy. I make it, drink it, sell it, and market it. I also happen to enjoy making cockt... Read More...

How to Make the Hazy Sour

Jordan Guttormson

July 3, 2020

Featured, Blog, Drinks

The whiskey sour is a core, foundational cocktail that all aspiring mixologists should familiarize themselves with and incorporate into their repertoire. The interesting thing about this drink is that it is inc... Read More...

9 Cigars to Share with Dad on Father’s Day

Jordan Guttormson

June 19, 2020

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Whether it's fishing, sports, autos, or video gaming, a shared hobby/activity with your pops is a special bond like none other. For many, myself included, this is the shared passion for premium cigars. Many sons and daughters take a liking to the leaf simpl... Read More...

The Evolution of a Cigar Smoker

Jack Heyer

May 5, 2020

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We all have our unique journey into the world of premium cigars: some of us start later in life, some of us are introduced at a young age (insert minimum legal smoking age for given region), but wherever it is ... Read More...

How to Make the White Trash Old Fashioned

Jordan Guttormson

March 25, 2020

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Born out of necessity when we lacked the ingredients for a traditional old fashioned cocktail, the White Trash Old Fashioned emerged. We realized that nearly all this old-school cocktail's ingredients could be ... Read More...

Cigars of the Decade: 50 Cigars That Left an Impact

Jordan Guttormson

February 11, 2020

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It isn't often that we are afforded the opportunity to look back at the progress achieved in the world of premium cigars over the course of a decade. From the perspective of many American cigar smokers—only actively concerning ourselves with handmade cigars si... Read More...

7 Cigars from the Vault for Big Game Sunday

Rob Rasmussen

January 28, 2020

Blog

Okay, let’s get this out of the way before we get started. I have been a 49ers fan since an undisclosed date in the late 1970s. I watched 49ers games with my dad before I was able to speak or even put together ... Read More...

Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2019 Recap

Jordan Guttormson

September 18, 2019

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This year's edition of Colorado's largest cigar event—Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival—marked the event's milestone 10th anniversary. Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival (RMCF) has steadily grown since it's inaugurat... Read More...

Q&A: Luis Cuevas Jr. of Casa Cuevas Cigars

Jordan Guttormson

June 25, 2019

News, Blog

Tracing their roots back to 19th century Cuba, located within the country's most famous Pinar del Río growing region, the Cuevas family is well established within the arena of premium cigar craftsmanship. Now in the family's fourth generation of tobacco involv... Read More...