I have a habit of purchasing cigars and letting them sit and mellow in my large humidor for a year. Something about letting a cigar sit for a while tends to bring out the best in it. I have nothing but anecdotal evidence to back that up though. I buy some cigars, try them… They are just OK. Let them sit in the humidor for a while and then have them again. Then soon become excellent. So this has just become my typical habit. I usually have a good year or two’s worth of cigars stocked up. I write all this just to preface that these cigars mellowed for a…

We all have one of those cigars. One that is so special that you intend to keep it for that ideal location, but that special occasion never seems to come or if an occasion comes you grab a different cigar… You know, just in case a more special occasion comes along right? So on your average Friday night, hanging out on the back deck by a fire, I decided to light up my 20+ year old Fuente cigar that has been sitting in my humidor so long that the wrapper has turned a sticky yellow color. So with some trepidation, I cut the cigar and lit it. The cigar is…

Tonight after a long day of hiking (more on that in a future post) and enjoying everything around me, I finish my Independence Day celebrating with a fine cigar. Arturo Fuente Anejo One of AFs best and most under-rated cigar in my humble opinion. Those in the cigar circles understand the beauty and flavor of this cigar. Those not in the know will pass by this cigar as it looks like any other. The band is simple, it doesn’t stand out. It’s not a $30 cigar but damn it, it sure tastes and smokes like one. Medium bodied with a slight hint of spice, it is a great after dinner…