Month: January 2025
Written by Briley on January 31, 2025
What to do with cigar bands: Some cool project ideas
Wondering what to do with cigar bands you’ve collected from years of smoking and gathering? Here are some great ideas.
Written by Briley on January 30, 2025
The BS Lounge cigar reviews: Explaining the format
Cigar reviews are coming to The BS Lounge. This post aims to break down the format I will follow.
Written by Briley on January 29, 2025
New cigar? Here’s why you should always try one on a clean palate
When you’re trying a new cigar you should always do it on a clean palate, but what does that mean and why does it matter?
Written by Briley on January 28, 2025
Cigar tips for a cruise: What to bring and what not to bring
Getting ready to sail the high seas? Here are some excellent cigar tips for a cruise, because I just got back from one.
Written by Briley on January 22, 2025
Four Kicks Mule Kick is back, but the blend is new
Crowned Heads is bringing back the Four Kicks Mule Kick label with a twist for 2025. For starters, Casa Carrillo is producing this time around.
Written by Briley on January 21, 2025
What is an X cut on a cigar?
If you’re wondering what an X cut on a cigar is, or how it’s different from other cuts, this guide explains everything.
Written by Briley on January 20, 2025
A new Firecracker is coming: Micallef Black arrives in June
A new Micallef Black Firecracker is bringing the United Cigars Firecracker series back into the fold this year.
Written by Briley on January 20, 2025
What is Andullo tobacco?
A proprietary blend, andullo tobacco is almost exclusively made by La Aurora in the Dominican Republic and is inspired by the local natives.
Written by Briley on January 18, 2025
Visiting La Aurora Part III: The Dominicano flavor
This is the third part of a series on my visit to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic. You’ll learn about my tour of Santiago and beyond.
Written by Briley on January 17, 2025
Visiting La Aurora Part II: The trip, tours, and experiences
This is the second part of a series on my visit to La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. In this part, you’ll learn about the major tours and more.
Written by Briley on January 16, 2025
Visiting La Aurora Part I: Any port in a storm
This is the first part of a series on my visit to La Aurora cigars in the Dominican Republic. In this one, you’ll learn about my initial prep and Milton delays.
Written by Briley on January 16, 2025
Visiting La Aurora: A Series
Serving as the directory for my Visiting La Aurora series, you’ll find shortlinks to all available parts here.
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