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Focus on inspiring awareness and education of cigars, beverages, and food through pairings in our communities.
Cigar Review: The Statesman Brand: Statesman Cigar Co Vitola: 5 3/8” x 52 Perfecto Filler: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder:…
Cigar Accessory Review: Upallant Dual Flame Tabletop Lighter w/V-Cut Today, we’re reviewing the Upallant Dual Flame Tabletop Lighter with…
Cigar Review: Timeless TAA Limited Edition 2023 Brand: Ferio Tego Timeless Vitola: Toro Filler: Nicaragua Jalapa Wrapper: Nicaragua Estelí…
Cigar Review – Metallica S84 Shade to Black by Drew Estates Brand: Drew Estates Vitola: Robusto 5 x…
Chateau Purcari — Freedom Blend Tribute Edition “The heart of Georgia, the terroir of Moldova, the free spirit of…
Cigars: From Taino Tribes to the Modern Boom The history of cigars is steeped in cultural, political, and economic events that have shaped the way cigars are made, consumed, and valued today. From the early practices of the Taino tribes to the revival of the cigar industry in the late 20th century, cigars have a remarkable journey. Let’s dive deeper into each phase of cigar history, highlighting key figures, events, and brands that helped shape this iconic industry. The Origins: Taino Tribes and Tobacco Cigars have roots that date back to the pre-Columbian era, when indigenous tribes in the Caribbean and Central America first began cultivating and using tobacco. The Taino people of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola were known to roll and smoke tobacco leaves, a practice central to their religious and social customs. The word “tobacco” itself is believed to be derived from the Taino term “tabaco,” which referred not only to the plant but also to the tube-like rolls they smoked. Smoking tobacco was more than a recreational activity for the Taino; it was part of their spiritual practices. The Tainos believed that smoking tobacco helped them communicate with their gods and ancestors, and they often used tobacco in rituals and ceremonies. Early explorers like Christopher Columbus and his crew were first introduced to the cigar when they encountered the Tainos smoking crude versions of what would later become cigars. Columbus and the European Introduction to Cigars In 1492, when Columbus and his crew arrived in the New World, they observed the Tainos smoking their rolled tobacco. Columbus’s crew took samples back to Spain, and by the early 1500s, the habit of smoking had spread across Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal. Tobacco quickly became a commodity of interest, especially as Spanish explorers continued to colonize parts…
Barrel Global™ Partners with Still Austin Whiskey Co. Barrel Ownership Company Makes its Move into the Lone Star State…
Black Works Studio – Hawaiian Tiger Black Works Studio is pleased to announce the release of Hawaiian Tiger as…
Coors Spirits Wins Big at Spirit Competitions Coors Spirits Co. Wins Big at Prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition…
New Limited Release from Black Label Tracing Co: ORTHODOX April 26, 2024 — Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will…
L.E. AVO Expression-A Collaboration with Renowned DJ D-NICE (Miami, Florida) April 19, 2024. Avo Cigars, a leader in hand-made…
Onyx Geometery: A F1 car kind of coffee The Story: This review has a long backstory to bring you up…
Cigars: From Taino Tribes to the Modern Boom The history of cigars is steeped in cultural, political, and economic events…
Whiskey Weight Loss: Alex Shaw Introduction: It all started with day drinking… Like many of you, the global shutdowns of…
Discovering the World of Brews Beer is one of the world’s oldest and most beloved beverages, with a history that…
Recipes & Cocktails
Memorial Day Cocktail: River Whiskey Long Grog The grog cocktail has a storied history that dates back to the 18th…