Jun 15, 2026
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4 min read
The series closer. Two powerhouse cigars from two of the most respected craftsmen in the industry — Foundation Tabernacle Goliath and Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Ribeye.
Jun 14, 2026
Day 6 of the countdown. Two underrated cigars from brands most smokers walk right past — H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez and Crux Bull & Bear.
Jun 13, 2026
3 min read
Day 5 of the countdown. Two crowd-pleasing cigars for the table — one smooth, one with character. The Perdomo Champagne and Arturo Fuente 858.
Jun 12, 2026
5 min read
Day 4 of the countdown. Two cigars worth every penny — the Padrón 1926 No. 90 Maduro and the Ashton ESG 21 Year Salute.
Day 3 of the countdown. Two cigars under $10 that will outsmoke sticks costing twice as much. The Illusione Rothchildes and Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story.
Day 2 of the countdown. Two cigars that don't need hype because the tobacco does the talking — Flor de las Antillas and the Fonseca MX.
Is the Liga Privada No. 9 worth $18 a stick? I make the case that Drew Estate's flagship is riding reputation more than value.
Day 1 of our 7-day Father's Day countdown. Two cigars your dad has never heard of and the one gift that makes every future smoke better.
The ultimate post-dinner ritual: a charred ribeye, black French press coffee and a Maduro.
Everything you actually need to know before your first cigar. No pretentiousness, no gatekeeping — just straight talk.
What to smoke, what to sip, and what to skip.
