What Is a Cigar Without the Perfect Pair? What to Drink With Your Favorite Stick
How to elevate your cigar experience with the perfect drink
Do you know the myth of Napoleon (the pig…not the man)
One of the many times I watched The Gentlemen, I laughed at the scene where Matthew (Jeremy Strong) joked that it was illegal in France to name a pig Napoleon. Of course, there are ridiculous laws all over the place. Want a few? In Georgia, it is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork. […]
Who does James Bond work for? And is MI6 real?
What does the spy's employer's code actually mean?
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Happy Batman Day: Here are some things to make you feel like Bruce Wayne
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Tom Cruise is having a moment: Here are his 10 best movies to get ready for ‘Digger’
Tom Cruise is having a moment. Well, he has had about four decades of a moment. But right now, he is on a press junket for his new film, Digger (which is a movie that intrigues me to no end), and he is seemingly everywhere. He is GQ‘s new cover man, he was at the […] -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Cigar Point in Mexico City is an homage to Jack Nicholson
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An Old School Way to Watch a Classic
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Tequila for your next cigar pairing. Cazcanes has the complementary lineup
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The Manual Library: Improvement books every man should read
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Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Cigar Club Miami
Look no further if you're looking for an elevated cigar-smoking experience. -
We learned and forgot how to make the perfect movie in 5 years
I have said it forever: the 80s had the best music, the 90s had the best movies. I will die on this hill. The movie scene in the 90s was unbeatable. Action stars like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Keanu Reeves, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis brought some of the best thrill rides that are still being […] -
The 10 best flavored cigars I’ve tried and tested in 2026
If you want a cigar with a little more sweetness and flavor, then check out this list of the best flavored cigars I've tried and tested recently. -
Every guy should appreciate film noir — here’s where to start
There are certain things every guy should know. How to make a decent drink. How to cook at least one impressive meal. How to change a tire. How to close with style. And somewhere on that list should be an appreciation for film noir. Even if you’ve never watched one, you already know what film […] -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Flama Cabana in Key West, Florida
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The guilty pleasure movie: Which ones you should watch without the guilt
There are great movies, and then there are movies you love. The two categories overlap, obviously. The Godfather is both. So is Jaws. But there are also great movies that you are “supposed” to like even though they bore the hell out of you. Or movies that you endure because they are the favorite of your wife or […] -
You can now live like a true James Bond villain…minus the evil lair
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From Private Equity to Hip-Hop and Booze: Sovereign Brands founder teaches us about entrepreneurship
Sovereign Brands founder Brett Berish on golden handcuffs, ignoring the big boys, and the hard-won lessons behind building a spirits empire. -
Why you should be displaying coffee table books: and who you should trust
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These are the 5 most historic cigar lounges in the world
From the Vietnam Peace Accords to WWII bombings, history was made in these cigar rooms.
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Get the “Extraction” body before Chris Hemsworth’s threequel
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Josh Brolin just gave us 45 movies he thinks every man should watch
As a writer, I have a list of favorite books that every guy should read. And I love when artists recognize those in their industries that are stellar and change the game. I am a massive movie buff. I have my own list of top 250 movies that everybody should watch. But I am an […] -
Happy International James Bond Day! Every James Bond actor, ranked from worst to best
Over 60 years, only six different men have taken on the iconic role. -
Before ‘Slow Horses,’ there was ‘Spooks’: The British spy thriller where no one is safe
With the sixth season of Slow Horses having just premiered on Apple TV+, audiences are once again fully gripped by the unglamorous, gritty, and bureaucracy-heavy world of British intelligence. But if you are burning through the new episodes and need another razor-sharp espionage thriller to fill the void—one with enough seasons for a serious binge […]
Books & Music
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New James Bond adventure announced in celebration of International James Bond Day and National Year of Reading
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We have a new James Bond watch, and it is finally the perfect choice
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The Manual Library: Improvement books every man should read
It isn't self-help, it is leveling up -
Some podcasts might be disappearing from Spotify following a music publisher purge
The news comes just days after Spotify triumphed in a lawsuit over its audiobook bundling model.
Cigars
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A toast to excellence: Don’t overthink lighting a cigar…but don’t underthink it either
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Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Carnegie Club takes you back to Rat Pack days
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Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Española Cigar Bar & Lounge in Miami Beach
The buzz on Española Way is palpable. Might as well sit and light up a stogie. -
Beginner’s guide to cigar shapes and sizes — and why they matter
Think all cigars are the same? Think again. Shape and size dramatically change flavor, burn time, and your entire smoking experience. Here's what matters.
