cigars

  • October 18, 2018

    Rocky Patel Luxury Collection Cigars – Something for Everyone

    Note: This is a sponsored post from Holt’s Cigar Company about Rocky Patel cigars. But don’t fret. It’s also an honest post.

    I’m sitting at a beautiful resort in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico right now. This is my view:

    …and it is beautiful. But aside from the view, I’m at a conference where I’m learning a lot, enjoying the weather, and smoking cigars with friends. While I have my own preferences as a seasoned cigar smoker, I understand my tastes are not the same as everyone else’s. And they might not be the fit for a newer smoker. Luckily, the Rocky Patel brand of cigars from Holt’s Cigar Company has a little something for everyone.

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  • November 20, 2015

    Join Me for CigarCamp at WordCamp US!

    With WordCamp US quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to have an informal CigarCamp US while everyone is in town. Here are the details:

    Location: Ashton Cigar Bar (map)

    Date: Friday, December 4th

    Time: 9:00pm – 11:00pm EST

    Head on over to the site and sign up! There will be cigars, scotch, and WordPress talk. And your first cigar is free thanks to our generous sponsor WP101.

    Sign Up For CigarCamp US

     

    **If you would like to sponsor the drinks (or second round of cigars) for the event, you can reach out to me. I would love you forever.

  • I don’t fancy myself a designer in any sense. Yes I make websites and tinker with Photoshop. I’d like to be one. But I’m not.

    That said, Sticker Mule recently had a Dribbble Contest to show off your favorite summer activity and I decided to try my hand. It would be a fun way to get better.

    Sticker Mule then asked if I’d like to list my design on their marketplace and I obliged! You can now buy my sticker, Summertime Cigar over at Sticker Mule. I ordered a 5 pack for myself and can’t wait for them to come in!

    summertime-cigar

    August 4, 2015

  • December 6, 2013

    Great Gifts for Cigar Smokers

    Last week I gave you the 2013 Gift Guide for Web People, which has been a pretty regular thing on my blog for a while now. However, in the last few years I’ve also become quite the cigar smoker. I figured that this might be a good gift guide as there’s a bunch of other stuff besides cigars (as well as new cigars) that you can get for the cigar smoker in your life.

    Xikar Lighters

    Xikar makes the best of the best when it comes to cigar gear. Their lighters are not only excellent, but they are backed by a lifetime warranty. If it ever breaks, they will send you a new one. I currently have the Vitara, which is light, sleek, and comes equipped with a punch, a fuel window so you can see when you’re running low, and an easy-to-adjust dial. This is design for the frequent smoker. Truth be told though, my favorite was EX before the TSA stole it out of my checked bag.

    Xikar Cutters

    The cutters are right up there with the lighters and are backed by the same warranty. The Xi2 is my cutter of choice, as it’s super light and the blades are self-sharpening. I’m a huge fan of this cutter.

    Leather 2-Cigar Holder

    I have one of these bad boys and it’s perfect for when I’m going out and want to travel light. It fits in the breast pocket of my jacket, it’s adjustable, and it doesn’t take up too much room wherever you set up shop.

    The Herf-a-Dor Cigar Caddy

    Of-course, if you need a bigger travel case for those longer trips, look no further than the Herf-a-Dor. It holds anywhere from 5-40 cigars, is air-tight and water proof, and has a built-in humidifying cushion. This is perfect for the cigar smoker on the go.

    Boveda 72% Humidifying Packs

    I found out about these in April of this year and they are hands down the best way to keep my humidor fresh and at the right temperature. I use 2 (I have a humidor that holds ~150) along with the built-in humidifier and it’s pretty low maintenance. They last anywhere from 3-5 weeks, so depending on the size of the humidor, a 12 pack could last the whole year.

    Cigars

    There are so many great cigars to choose from and everyone has different tastes, but here are my current favorites:

    • The Alec Bradley Nica Puro
    • The Alec Bradley Mundial
    • The Drew Estate Dirty Rat/Liga Pravada
    • The Rocky Patel Fifty

    As for purchasing, check out your local shops, or try Cigars International, Cigar.com, or Famous Smoke

    Scotch

    When I first started smoking, I was told a requirement was to drink scotch. I wasn’t sure I’d like it, but at a recent party, it’s all I drank, so I guess I’m a fan now. Here are my go-to scotches:

    • Glenlivet 15
    • McCallan 12
    • Chivas Regal 12 or 18

    If you want to go with a great (read: Expensive) scotch, you won’t go wrong with Balvenie 21, Glenlivet 18, or Johnnie Walker Blue.