Happy Repeal Day! It’s time to take pride as Americans and celebrate the repeal of the the 18th amendment which had banned our right to drink alcohol in America. This is a holiday that celebrates our freedom and passion, and that prohibition doesn’t work. On January 16th of 1919 the 18th amendment was passed outlawing [...]
I had the privilege of being a part of the Glenfiddich Revealed event at Downing Street Pub in Houston, TX where Brand Ambassador Freddy May takes you on a blind tasting experience. Not only do you get the full sensory experience of tasting the scotch while examining the color, nose, and taste- you also have [...]
Behind The Scenes Video and photos from an amazing photoshoot with Tracy Tesmer of Smoke & Celluloid.
I love combining my passions, however simple they may sometimes be. Dinner, wine or spirits, cigars- all great on their own but take on a different level when combined, especially in the company of friends. Not too long ago…
I am flattered Gary Korb of CigarAdvisor.com included me in his latest column with an interview. This was a fun turn of the tables where I found myself answering questions rather than asking them. You can view the interview here: Ashes to Ashes: An Interview with The Smoking Hot Cigar Chick or by clicking the [...]
You will usually see me having a cigar while out with friends at a cigar shop, bar, or outside on the patio during the week. It is a casual and comfortable time enjoyed between work schedules. Lately, a few of us have been getting together once a week to indulge in something special. We escape [...]
Last night was a wonderful evening filled with cigars, libations, food, and great conversations. There are so few places you get to enjoy this combination, and last night was a treat. At the Monnalisa inside the Hotel Sorella, we enjoyed a beautiful setting overlooking the pool and indulged in our favorite luxuries. The food menu [...]
I want to bring up a topic that isn’t necessarily focused on cigars, but rather all the things we appreciate and why. Whether it is a hobby, lifestyle, or moment reminding us of our fondest memories, there are things in life that have a special place in our mind. What they all have in common [...]
Be sure to pick up a copy of the latest Cigar Press Magazine from your local tobacconist. In this issue you will find my article on “Distinguishing Taste” which discusses how all of our senses play a vital role in a complete cigar experience. You will also discover photography featured by Tracy Tesmer of www.tracytesmer.com [...]
How often is it these days that we can enjoy dinner at a fine dinning restaurant, followed by a fine cigar with an after dinner drink at the bar, all indoors, in a beautiful setting and still welcomed as a part of the whole fine dining experience? Places still exist, fortunately, but the number is [...]
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