How did Cuba become the Gold Standard of Cigars?
Even people who do not smoke cigars know Cuba's reputation as the go-to country for cigar aficionados. The country's legend only grew after the trade embargo went into effect in 1962. After a time, that forbidden fruit aspect seemed to feed into the myth of the Cuban...
5 Myths about Alcohol Debunked
As the most widely used drug on the planet, just about everyone you know has a crazy alcohol story. It's no surprise then that lots of myths have gone up around it. Sometimes, the myth contains a grain of truth. Most of the time, though, it started as a bit of...
Beginner’s Guide to Wine
You face a long row of wine bottles and feel panic setting in. You have no idea what the difference is between a cabernet sauvignon and a Shiraz. Reaching the end of the aisle, you peek around the other side only to see that it is also full of wine bottles....
5 Great Mini Cigars
Cigarillo, demi-tasse, mini, petit, short panatela. Small cigars. Though they can't take the place of your favorite, full-size stogie, one of these mini cigars is perfect when you just don't have the time to savor your favorite cigar. Luckily, cigar manufacturers...
Growler Safety
With the quick growth in growler popularity, understanding proper cleanliness methods for the containers helps ensure you enjoy your favorite draft beer in a safe manner. Follow this advice if filling growlers yourself, such as with home brewing, but also ensure any...
How to Serve Wine | The Ultimate Guide
It may sound pretentious, but in reality, how you serve wine truly affects the wine's taste and flavor. It begins with the wine's temperature; too cold or too warm mutes or dulls the flavor or imparts a bitterness the vintner never intended. Decanting the wine is...