The Journal

Arturo Fuente Añejo: The Sizes, the Blend and the Hurricane Behind It

Why Añejo exists, what is in the blend, every size we stock and how the twice-yearly release works.

Opus X Cigars: Sizes, Releases and How Allocation Works

What Fuente Fuente Opus X is, every release and size we stock, why it is so hard to find, and how to buy it from an allocated retailer.

Cigar and Whiskey Pairing: A Practical Guide

How to pair cigars with bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey and rum: match strength first, then flavor. With pairings from our lounge.

Allocated Bourbon in Yuma, Arizona: How Allocation Works and the VIP Bottle List

What allocated bourbon is, why it is hard to find, and how to get first word on allocated bottles in Yuma through the Sun of a Gun VIP Bottle List.

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Cigars: Every Size Explained

Short Story, Best Seller, Signature, Classic, Work of Art, Masterpiece: every Arturo Fuente Hemingway size and wrapper, and which one to start with.

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series: Sizes, Natural vs. Maduro and Where to Start

Every size of the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, Natural vs. Maduro, how it compares to the 1926 Serie, and where to start.