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Ybor City Cigar Factory Series M. Bustillo & Co. (Morgan)

April 19, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

The M. Bustillo (Morgan) building has a very rich history. It has been the home of six cigar companies and has been named a landmark of West Tampa.

Bodum Pour Over – Product Review

April 18, 2020April 23, 2020Tom2 Comments

I purchased my Bodum Pour Over coffee brewer a couple of years ago. I wanted it specifically so I could make Japanese Style Iced Coffee.

Joya Copper – a cigar review

April 17, 2020April 22, 2020Tom2 Comments

The Joya Copper was an exclusive release to Cigar International brick and mortar stores in November of last year. It then became available on their website in January of 2020.

Drew Estate’s Flying Pigs Soar for Seasonal Release

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Drew Estate announces the Spring Seasonal Release of their infamous Flying Pig vitola, including Liga Privada No. 9 and T52, Undercrown Maduro, Shade and Sun Grown, as well as Kentucky Fire Cured.

FSG Cigar Virtual Herf this Thursday

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Join us for an international Single Malt Scotch and FSG Cigar Virtual Herf with George Grant, Jeff Borysiewicz, and the Developing Palates Crew.

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series F. Lozano, Son & Company

April 12, 2020September 1, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The factory building was constructed by F. Lozano, Son & Company. They occupied the factory from 1905 to 1923. In 1924, Morgan Cigar Company bought the rights to the F. Lozano cigar brands. Brand: F. Lozano, La Flor de Lozano, La Flor de Narvaez Other companies that occupied this building: Gradiaz, Annis & Company, Inc. […]

Japanese Style Iced Coffee – a how to

April 11, 2020April 4, 2023Tom3 Comments

Japanese Style Iced Coffee or “aisu kohi” in Japanese, has been around in Japan since the 1920’s. Its popularity really took off after World War II.

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series Garcia y Vega

April 10, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

Founded in 1882 by Alvaro Garcia and Jose Vega. Their company manufactured premium, hand rolled cigars. Currently, the brand is a US machine made cigar manufactured by Scandinavian Tobacco Group . The majority of these machine made cigars use a Dominican candela wrapper.

Sticks & Sips with Frankie Dranks & Drew Estate

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020Tom2 Comments

We all could use a happy hour! So tune in this Wednesday 4/15 from 7pm-8pm on Facebook and Instagram for Sticks and Sips hosted by @frankie_dranks! We will be talking cigars and spirits pairings while giving away 5 Pappy Van Winkle Ashtrays! *Frankie Dranks is the Drew Estate Cigar & Spirits Pairing Ambassador

Gurkha Cigars Hosting Weekly Virtual Herfs

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Featuring Special Guests, Giveaway Prizes Gurkha Cigars is hosting weekly virtual herfs on Zoom to stay connected to cigar lovers and retailers as the world continues to deal with challenges of COVID-19 and the resulting social isolation. No one has to smoke alone and this weekly gathering allows for a fun light hearted social hour […]

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