Friday Night Pour Vol. 9: 1792 Small Batch + Macanudo Inspirado Red Gigante
There are nights when Friday Night Pour happens exactly the way I planned it. One of my favourite ways to
The Smoke
Welcome to the lounge. This is where we slow down and appreciate the ritual. The “Smoke” category is your source for no-nonsense cigar reviews and insights tailored for both the seasoned aficionado and the curious newcomer.
We don’t care about fancy bands or inflated price tags unless the experience backs it up. Here, you’ll find honest takes on sticks from Nicaragua to the Dominican, pairing advice to elevate your next pour, and gear recommendations that ensure a perfect draw every time. Light up and settle in.
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- Yard cigars under $5 — what I smoke while grilling or mowing
- Affordable cigars 2026 — sticks worth buying without a luxury price
- Oliva Serie O review — the robusto I keep coming back to
- Florida cigar storage — humidity that survives Gulf heat
- Bourbon and cigar pairing — match the pour to the smoke
Friday Night Pour Vol. 8: Old Forester 100 + Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty
The Old Forester 100 and Fat Bottom Betty pairing turned out to be exactly what one of those weeks needed.
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Robusto Review: Chocolate, Earth & Pepper
For this La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor review, I smoked the 5 × 50 Robusto, and this cigar did
Friday Night Pour Vol. 7: Baker’s 7 + La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor
The week is done. It’s the perfect time to explore a Baker’s 7 cigar pairing and savour a relaxing moment.
My Father The Judge Grand Robusto Review: Big Flavor, Easy Smoke
For this My Father The Judge Grand Robusto review, I smoked the box-pressed 5 × 60, and this cigar delivered
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Review: Full Flavor, Zero Drama
For this Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro review, I smoked the Toro, and the verdict is about as uncomplicated as it
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Review: Rich Flavor, Easy Smoke
For this Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro review, I smoked the 6 × 52 Toro, and this one lived up
Oliva Serie G Cigar Review: Is the Robusto Worth Buying?
The Oliva Serie G cigar review is an easy one for me to summarize: this is a tasty, dependable cigar
Friday Night Pour Vol. 6: Rabbit Hole Cavehill + Oliva Serie O Robusto
A Rabbit Hole Cavehill cigar pairing with an Oliva Serie O Robusto sounded promising on paper. More importantly, I actually