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“Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker”—Willy Wonka One of the most frequent questions asked about cigars is which type of liquor goes best with a good smoke.  Alcohol and cigars go hand-in-hand for many as two of their favorite vices, so naturally the question is a valid one.  Unfortunately, there isn’t one clear cut answer for this.  Many people experiment until they find the brand of cigar which they feel suits them the best and then stick with it.  Others try different things as their tastes in cigars evolve.  The same can be said for alcohol.  Here, then, are...

If you are new to smoking cigars, you may be interested in learning the illustrious history behind these fine products. Where did cigars originate? How did their popularity spread and develop over time? A Complete History of Cigars, Brand Origins, and Timelines Along with typically being credited with discovering America, Christopher Columbus is the explorer generally considered to have been the one to have brought tobacco to Europe for the first time. It was on the island of Hispaniola that two of his crewmen were introduced to tobacco by the natives of the island. Since smoking was widespread throughout the...