Oscar Rodriguez is Bringing Consciousness to the Cigar World
Cigar Life Guy
by Staff
1w ago
For Dr. Oscar Rodriguez of GTO Cigars, smoking is the cure.  As someone who comes from a long tradition of tobacco growers and cigar blenders, you should take his word for it. Just don’t offer him an infused cigar! Rodiguez talked to Cigar Life Guy about respecting the art of cigar blending, planning quality cigar events, and why everyone needs to calm down and “stay in their lane.” First Premium Cigar Cigar Life Guy: Tell me about your first premium cigar experience. Oscar Rodriguez: It was on the family tobacco farm in the Dominican Republic. I was twelve years old. It was our harvest d ..read more
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Luis Cuevas of Casa Cuevas Talks Family and More
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by Staff
3w ago
From Spain to Cuba to the Dominican, the Cuevas family has been making cigars for over a century. Luis Cuevas has proudly carried on the family tradition. He spoke to Cigar Life Guy about the pleasure of working with his father and his son, the work that goes into the blending process, and the camaraderie that comes with living the cigar life. First Premium Cigar Cigar Life Guy: Tell me about your first premium cigar experience. Luis Cuevas: My first premium cigar experience was in 1997 when the boom was really taking off. Oddly enough it wasn’t one of my cigars. It wasn’t a cigar that I was p ..read more
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Six Cigar Lounge Pet Peeves
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by Staff
1M ago
Any regular cigar lounge goer has been peeved by the behavior of fellow patrons at some time in their smoking career.  Some of these things are so basic they often aren’t uttered out loud; they’re just kind of understood.  Some folks miss the basic stuff so we’re writing them down.  What are a few common cigar lounge pet peeves? Read on to see if you can relate to any of these…or more importantly, if you’re new to the cigar scene, know what kind of behavior to avoid if you want to make a good impression. No Shoes No matter how nice your socks are, for the love of all things holy ..read more
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Interview: Darren Cioffi of Principle Cigars
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by Staff
2M ago
Founder and owner of Principle Cigars Darren Cioffi may not remember his first premium cigar experience, but his extraordinary designs and Principle’s extensive portfolio aren’t easy to forget. A self-proclaimed “paper” guy and cigar guy, Cioffi entered the cigar life by collecting vintage cigar bands. His love of cigars grew simultaneously with his love for antique graphics and design. He talked to Cigar Life Guy about the joys of appreciating aesthetics, the pains of competitive slow smoking, and bringing the Principle brand home to the United States. First Premium Cigar Experience Cigar Lif ..read more
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Five Reasons Cigar Smokers Should Get Life Insurance Now, Not Later
Cigar Life Guy
by Staff
3M ago
Several of the items on this list of reasons why cigar smokers should get life insurance may appear obvious or lacking terrific insight.  That doesn’t mean they are any less true.  As we head into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on some events that for me brought to life the importance of getting life insurance now, not later. You Might Die (Prematurely) Forgive the bluntness, but we will all die eventually. In most cases the reason you get life insurance is to protect against dying prematurely.  If you’re a younger person (say below age fifty) the concept of death is sometimes ..read more
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Interview: Mike Gehm of Lovely Cigars
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by Staff
3M ago
Green Bay, Wisconsin is probably not the first place that comes to mind when it comes to cigars. However, there is a tobacco tradition in Green Bay that dates back long before the Packers were winning Super Bowls in the NFL. Mike Gehm and his partners at Lovely Cigars uncovered this cigar tradition in Titletown and are now sharing it with the cigar world. Gehm talks with Cigar Life Guy about becoming part of that history, reviving a brand, and the importance of taking the time to enjoy a premium cigar. First Premium Cigar Cigar Life Guy: Tell me about your first premium cigar experience. Mike ..read more
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Interview: Gerard Abajian of Jake Wyatt Cigars
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by Staff
4M ago
Gerard Abajian knows that cigar life is all about people. He started out in the retail end of the cigar business building rapport with customers. It’s no surprise he spent ten years as a firefighter before co-founding Jake Wyatt Cigar Company with Neil Garcia and creating some of the most aesthetically unique cigars in the industry. Gerard talks with Cigar Life Guy about staying true to himself, the story behind those boxes of 22, and how his company is innovating the way cigars are presented at your local cigar shop. The First Premium Smoke Cigar Life Guy: Tell me about your first premium cig ..read more
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Veterans: Get Rid of VGLI, Buy Private Life Insurance, and Save Big Money!
Cigar Life Guy
by Staff
5M ago
Life insurance is an important thing for most everyone to have and America’s Servicemen and Women are no different.  While an active member of America’s Armed Forces, most of our soldiers receive life insurance as part of their benefit package at minimal cost.  When leaving service most veterans can enroll in the Veteran’s Group Life Insurance (VGLI) program.  What they don’t tell you is that VGLI is much more expensive than a comparable policy a relatively healthy veteran can buy on the open market by applying with a private insurance company.  Read on to learn how Veteran ..read more
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Interview: Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars
Cigar Life Guy
by Staff
5M ago
Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars is taking care of things in a different way – his own way. He started out rolling cigars and eventually learned every aspect of the cigar industry. Experience and knowledge have served him well in building an extensive cigar portfolio that is carving a niche in the industry. Jonas talks to Cigar Life Guy about paying attention to the finer details, not wanting to be another Fuente, making music, and having fun while living the cigar life. The First Premium Smoke Cigar Life Guy:  Tell me about your first premium cigar experience. Jonas Santana: Honestly I ..read more
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Interview: James Lee of Cigar Pxrn
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by Staff
6M ago
It’s hard to forget a name like Cigar Pxrn, but former NFL tackle and Cigar Pxrn founder James Lee was going for bold.  There may be no better way to express love and appreciation for cigar life than donning some Cigar Pxrn apparel. Lee talked with Cigar Life Guy about the life-changing first premium cigar, finding a niche in the cigar industry, and why he’s still holding out on blending his own cigars. The First Premium Smoke Cigar Life Guy: Tell me about your first premium cigar experience. James Lee: My first cigar experience was with a neighbor. I had a neighbor, Andre, and he would a ..read more
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