Las Vegas has a long-standing culture of entertainment and indulgence, where smoking, including cigars, is seen as part of the casino experience. Casinos cater to it, since cigar smoking aligns nicely with the luxury and leisure image they work to promote. But it's...
Cigars
Review of the Cohiba Siglo IV Cigar
Over the past couple years, I have been looking to expand my regular cigar smoking rotation and thought to start with vitolas of different sizes. Usually I reach for a robusto or cigars with a ringe gauge of 50 or larger, but figured I should start with a premium...
Luxury News: Habanos Celebrates 180th Anniversary of Partagas Brand With New Vitola
In the luxury news, Habanos, S.A. commemorated the 180th anniversary of the prestigious Partagás brand with the launch of its new vitola "Cedros" (50 ring gauge x 135 mm de length) at an event held at the Murray Hotel in Hong Kong. The evening brought together more...
Record Revenue Numbers for Cuban Cigars in 2024
Habanos S.A. reported revenues of USD$827 million for its Cuban cigar products in 2024, the company has announced. That represents a 16% year-over-year jump. Habanos markets 27 brands of Cuban cigars in over 130 countries, across all five continents. Last year, China,...
The Allure of Peated Scotch: Get It While You Can?
The centuries-old process of using peat when brewing scotch may become a rarity in an era threatened by global warming Five most popular peated scotches: Laphroaig 10 Year Old, Lagavulin 16 Year Old, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Bruichladdich Octomore, Bowmore 12 Year Old...
Conor McGregor Rolls Out New Line of Fine Cigars
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, announced today on his Instagram feed that his brand "Notorious Cigars" is ready. This move expands his business portfolio beyond his well-known Proper No. Twelve whiskey and Forged Irish Stout. Notorious Cigars was teased in...