Cigar Vitola: What You Need To Know
Most people don’t know why cigars come in different shapes and sizes. Even then, they don’t recognize the shape of a cigar on sight. These different varieties, also known...
Small Batch Bourbon, A Perspective
In recent years, a lot happened in the small batch bourbon industry. New distilleries sprouted up, new brands launched, and the demand for Bourbon products has exploded across the...
Bottled-in-Bond Part 1 – Taxes and Death
In Episode 1 we talked a little bit about the bottled-in-bond designation and its history. Born of the snake oil and bathtub distillate in the 19th century, the program...
Bourbon and Cigars – Welcome
I get it: bourbon can be a pretty daunting thing to ponder and explore. There’s the sunk cost of the bottles, the high per-pour prices at bars and restaurants,...
The Yogi Berra Rule: How To Hold Your Cigar
In the world of cigar enthusiasts, the "Yogi Berra rule" teaches us all how to hold a cigar, and provides the best reason to remove the cigar band.