Smokin', Drinkin' and Writin'
Travelling Man is part of the Hiram and Solomon line of cigars which were created by two Masonic Brothers; Fouad Kashouty and George Dakrat. They both enjoyed smoking cigars after meetings and noticed that there were no cigars made for Freemason smokers that carried the square and compass symbols.
Continue ReadingThe much-anticipated Empire Social Lounge is the newest project by the proprietors of Casa De Montecristo by Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar
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Welcome back to the second new cocktail post and once again I have two drinks to talk about. This past weekend had two cocktail holidays to celebrate: National Piña Colada Day and National Mojito Day.
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The Balmoral line was created by Boris Winterman. Boris is the 4th generation CEO of the parent company, Royal Agio. The cigars are manufactured in Royal Agio’s factory in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.
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Last summer, I started a cocktail series named “Tiki Tuesdays” where I would feature a tiki cocktail recipe each week. I’m adding to that series starting today, running until the end of Labor Day.
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After posting my articles on the Historic Cigar Factories of Ybor City, I thought this tour document would help anyone who comes to Tampa for business or vacation and wanted to see the buildings for themselves.
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Released in April of 2016, Imperia Islero is the second blend offered by MLB Cigar Ventures; an extension of their original Imperia brand. The Islero was created by Mike Bellody and Manuel Quesada. The cigars are rolled at Quesada’s factory in the Dominican Republic.
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This structure, built around 1888 for the Robert Monne & Bro Co., is one of two wood framed cigar factories left standing. The other factory, the Salvadore Rodriegez factory is the older of the two.
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The Warzone cigar is a collaborative effort between Espinosa Cigars and General Cigar Company. The name is a reference to the Ten Years’ War, 1868-1878, the first of three wars that eventually led to Cuba’s independence. This also marks the first time that Espinosa and General Cigar Co. have worked together. Specifics Warzone will be […]
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The Samuel I. Davis Company was a large business that at one time had factories in New York City, West Tampa and Key West.
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