Extra! Extra! Robusto Extra! Fonseca Du Nord Arrives in Canada For nearly eight years, Canadian Habanos lovers have watched with envy as other regions, from the Benelux to Brazil, received their own special regional edition cigars. The wait officially ended on 20 January 2026 when the Fonseca Du Nord (Edición Regional Canada) was launched in […]
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San Pedro, Belize
Smoking cigars in the Caribbean is a given. White sands, turquoise waters, fruity drinks, and hammocks. I don’t know why someone would go to a Caribbean island and not smoke a cigar. Belize is no exception. Belize may not come to mind when thinking of Caribbean destinations, but venture offshore to one of its tiny […]
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Detroit, USA
Detroit may not be on your radar as a cigar town. You may associate it with the bleak opening credits of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ or the crime ridden dystopia in Robocop, but I am here to tell you that Detroit is a good cigar town. You can’t smoke everywhere, but patios seem to be fine […]
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What is the Deal with Nicotine?
Recent scientific studies suggest that nicmay have measurable cognitive‑enhancing effects, particularly in areas such as attention, working memory, and processing speed. A 2025 research study examining cognitive impairment across numerous psychiatric disorders found that nicotine interacts with important neurological pathways (including the PI3K/Akt pathway and thyroid receptor signaling) and may enhance working memory, attention, and […]
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Cigars & Mental Health
For generations, cigars have occupied a unique place in men’s culture. They show up at celebrations, quiet moments of reflection, and in lounge conversations where men discuss life’s challenges, have a good laugh or just relax. Whenever I have had the pleasure of traveling and going to a new cigar lounge, it is such a […]
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Looming Cuban Cigar Crisis in Canada: Why the Cuban Cigar Supply Could Dry Up in 2026
Since the early 1960s, Canadian cigar smokers have enjoyed a privilege their American neighbours couldn’t: easy access to a steady supply of authentic Cuban Habanos. Recently, however, that abundance is drying up like a neglected humidor. A compounding series of internal collapses and external geopolitical pressures risks turning a Cuban cigar supply shortage from a […]
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All Smoking is Not Created Equal
In 2025, it was confirmed by the US Court of Appeal that scienctifically most cigar smokers have much less health risks than cigarette smokers
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Where to Smoke in Asunción, Paraguay.
One day, notwithstanding your intentions, you may find yourself in Asunción. The capital city of Paraguay and generally overlooked tourist destination. It’s a nice enough city but lacking a lot of specific things to do. Most people move on quickly for adventures on the Pampas or to engage in some political shenanigans, but you, like […]