Cigars and Drinks Pt II

Cigars and Drinks Part II

ANOTHER chance to talk about cigar pairings – and let’s stick to drinks for the time being. Cigars and beer is a cracking combination. Whether your preference is for a cold Pilsner on a hot day, a chewable pint of Irish stout or a hoppy burst from a strong Suffolk ale, a smorgasbörd awaits you.

Epiphany

Epiphany

THIS really does feel like an epiphany for the Cuban cigar industry – indeed for cigar makers and consumers.

Seasonal Smoking

Seasonal Smoking

THERE was a time when a change of seasons brought about a slew of cigar articles on what smokes went with what particular time of year. Many of these had been pilfered, poached and pillaged to such a degree that they were a real magpie’s hoard of gold nuggets buried amidst an avalanche of flowery bullshit.

Eggs, Bacon – and a Bolivar?

Eggs, Bacon – and a Bolivar?

IT’S not everyone’s cup of tea – but the Breakfast Smoke is a big deal, nonetheless. While many brothers and sisters of the leaf recoil in horror at the thought of lighting up shortly after completing one’s morning ablutions, plenty more seasoned pros will tell you that their early smoke is the finest of the day.