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
A toast to excellence: Don’t overthink lighting a cigar…but don’t underthink it either
It seems so easy, but that doesn't mean lighting a cigar is simple
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Carnegie Club takes you back to Rat Pack days
Check out the club that transports you back in time
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Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Ariston in Downtown Nashville
The Ariston boasts its exclusive purple Toro Cigar with Sans Pareil, and it's home to the country's second Private Byron Lounge. -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Cigar Point in Mexico City is an homage to Jack Nicholson
Step into the cigar lounge that pays homage to Jack Nicholson. -
Tequila for your next cigar pairing. Cazcanes has the complementary lineup
There's a misconception that you have to drink whiskey when smoking cigars. Tequila is also a perfectly good option. -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Cigar Club Miami
Look no further if you're looking for an elevated cigar-smoking experience. -
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. -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Flama Cabana in Key West, Florida
This waterfront lounge is a dream for cigar smokers. -
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. -
Making the Cut: The importance of cutting your cigar the right way
Sit with an expert on cutting your cigar -
This Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Is For Cigar Smokers — And It’s a Winner
The Scotch whisky was crafted specifically to complement fine cigars. -
Elevate your elegance: Choosing your first cigar
Advice from an expert with La Aurora on picking that perfect first cigar -
Escobar Cigars, Co-Owned by Nas, Drops Four-Profile Robusto House Blend Collection
Imagine that, Nas is getting closer to ruling the cigar world. The legendary rapper’s Escobar Cigars, which he co-owns, is making waves with the launch of a new four-profile House Blend collection. The launch is in partnership with Cigar Chief, one of North America’s largest premium cigar retailers. The Manual has not yet had the […] -
5 Tips If You’re Traveling With Cigars: I Learned No. 2 the Hard Way
Traveling with cigars can be challenging if you’re not prepared. The lack of preparation can lead to your favorite cigars getting smashed from inadequate storage, or they can peel because they weren’t kept at the proper temperature, among other issues. Sometimes you do all the right things, and still come away shaking your head. I’ve […] -
What I Learned From John Daly About Smoking Cigars
John Daly has a unique point of view when it comes to smoking cigars. -
Not your grandpa’s cigar: Discover the bold, flavor-packed world of infused cigars
Discover the world of infused cigars. Our guide covers flavors, crafting, and how to enjoy them for both new and experienced smokers. -
Can you cut a cigar in half? The pros, cons, and how-to guide
Can you cut a cigar in half? Explore the time-saving pros, structural cons, and correct method in our comprehensive guide. -
Can a cigar really help you relax? I explored the ritual, science, and risk
Discover whether lighting up a cigar is a genuine stress reliever or just a relaxing ritual with hidden risks.
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Coffee is for closers: How Blake from Glengarry Glen Ross’s iconic scene teaches you more than sales
On screen it is about sales, but one of the most iconic 8 minutes in cinema is applicable to life -
Make it so, Number One: Remembering Patrick Stewart
From Picard to Xavier, Sir Patrick Stewart built our love of the fantastic -
145 years ago today a legend was born: The truth and the myth behind Earp, Holliday, and the Shootout at the OK Corral
Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday became legendary lawmen and gunmen in the Old West, but how much of it is true? -
Final James Bond testing is this weekend: Here are the three still in the running, with one wildcard
The last of the auditions are happening as we speak. Will we get an announcement before Nov 1?
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New James Bond adventure announced in celebration of International James Bond Day and National Year of Reading
Dan Jones has been commissioned to pen "All In," a new James Bond novella -
We have a new James Bond watch, and it is finally the perfect choice
In the newest novelization of the character, Bond wears a WWII edition from Vertex -
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.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for December 19, 2025
Connections is the latest NYT Games sensation that has the internet abuzz. If you're stuck on today's game, we have some specific hints (and answers). -
Love Dune 2? The best Denis Villeneuve movies, ranked
Dune: Part Two wasn't the first time that director Denis Villeneuve delivered an epic, and these are his best movies to date. -
Everything we know about Ryan Gosling’s The Fall Guy
Ryan Gosling revives the classic '80s TV series in an action-packed adaptation of The Fall Guy. -
Everything we know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon, the 4-film series that should please Yellowstone fans
Kevin Costner's big-screen comeback, Horizon, is an epic western that will unfold in four movies.
