Cigar Knowledge: Where did word “Stogie” Come from?

The Parejo is the most traditional cigar shape — straight-sided, with an open foot (the end you light) and a rounded head (the end you cut). The Figurado is any cigar that isn’t perfectly straight — often featuring tapered or bulged shapes, common sizes: Robusto, Toro, Churchill, Corona These cigars are prized for their complexity and craftsmanship, common types: Torpedo, Belicoso,…

The Blackend M81 Maduro cigar line is the result of a collaboration with Metallica’s James Hetfield, along with Blackened Whiskey, a project between Metallica and Drew Estate. I was very surprised smoking this cigar after finding it at a local cigar brick-and-mortar, it was very smooth and had a flawless burn and draw. They use…

Acid Blondie wrapped in a silky Connecticut Shade wrapper and filled with premium Nicaraguan long-fillers and binders. the cigar delivers a mild to medium-bodied cigar experience that is smooth, flavorful, and remarkably approachable. What sets this cigar apart is Drew Estate’s proprietary infusion process, which incorporates a carefully guarded blend of more than 150 botanical s, herbs, essential oils, and…

 Are the brainchild of famous master blender Oscar Valladares and cigar purveyor “Island” Jim Robinso, The Maduro has a rich and bold medium-full bodied experience, it’s covered by a Nicaraguan Jalapa maduro wrapper then wrapped with a Honduran binder and fillers. With this blend it produces a complex flavor when you r smoking this cigar,…

 Up North Bourbon Fest is an indoor festival located at Visions Weddings & Banquets (12935 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684). The event features 100+ rare / high end whiskeys and bourbons, classic cocktails and local distilleries. In addition, Great Lakes Mobile Cigars will be selling premium cigars and cigar accessories, they…

Taco Tequilla and Hops Festival is taking place in Downtown Wyandotte, October 3rd from 3pm-8pm. Along Detroit riverfront will be packed with sombrero-wearing festival-goers sampling beer, tequila and eating tacos! The festival will feature some of Metro Detroit’s Street Tacos from local food trucks and restaurants! While checking out all the delicious eats, guests can sip on…