Tag: Tobacco
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Cigar States of Being: Victor
In spirit, mind and body, cigar smoking is a state of being – inwardly expansion and outwardly a social act. Life ought to be lived with intent and absolute attention – physically and metaphysically – but based on a naturally inherent serenity rather than on want. It is important that attention deem the moment, and that its…
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Samuel Paley, La Palina and CBS
When Samuel Paley (1875-1963) and his partners bought a network of 16 struggling stations known as Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System, he intended to use CBS to promote his La Palina cigars. Needless to say, the acquisition was a success. So was his currently less known but back then rapidly growing cigar company. Opened in his…
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Another pairing with Brockmans Gin – Apple, Strawberry on Leaves
I find myself in the midst of mental and physical investigations, leading towards the first activities of the New York Palate League. Pairing after pairing is not about going wild with pairings and testing the wildest allowed, not about looking for the most daring combination. The goal is to expand the horizon, learn to appreciate…
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Puro de Oro is pure gold – Pure taste by Davidoff
This is with certainty one of the best cigars I have ever experienced. As its leaves became consumed by the heat of a tiny fire, a magnificent and somewhat unique composition of taste took place in my palate. According to Davidoff: “A ring gauge of 56 gives Puro D’Oro Gigantes a superbly balanced, yet bold…
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A Cigar break on Valentine’s Day
After experiencing Stephen King’s “Misery” on Broadway, two young couples wanted to complete the day of lovers with a fine dinner. Suddenly they had the idea to take a break between play and dinner to have a cigar.
Smoke and Minds 