Masters Week is Upon Us

Posted by Carl on Apr 11, 2014

Hello, friends.  It’s Masters Week. It seems like it’s been much longer than a year since I’ve been able to utter those glorious words. The field is set. I can only imagine that the course is in its usual impeccable condition (despite the need to cancel today’s practice round... Read More

Vinyl, an old medium, for music listening

Posted by psu_chris on Mar 23, 2014

For this installment of the blog I am going to deviate from craft ales and cigars and focus on a hobby that will compliment the enjoyment of these two crafts, music! Music is something that I am very passionate about and have been consumed by since before I can remember. The... Read More

Review: Bodega Reunión Aperitivo Double Robusto (5 x 54)

Posted by Cig_R on Mar 21, 2014

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa and Condega Price: $10 Rating: 9/10 Cigars Smoked: 1   Pre-light draw reveals an earthy essence.  Slightly less than perfect draw but a touch up cut opens it up nicely. Immediately after... Read More

The Bourbon Corner

Posted by Jackson on Mar 18, 2014

A while ago I was asked to contribute to a bourbon page on this site. Needless to say, that has not happened as frequently as initially intended. My apologies. I was thinking about this as I was walking up #15 at the golf course I play at in Vancouver, BC. It was foggy and... Read More

For St. Patrick's Day, New Whiskeys From Ireland! And Scotland, America, France, Taiwan…

Posted by Bodega Life on Mar 17, 2014

There’s a saying — at least I read it on a t-shirt once – that “everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.” Well, if that holds true for people, why not for whiskeys as well? Before you tell me why not, keep in mind that this was originally... Read More

YES! White wine can be paired with cigars!

Posted by JC on Mar 13, 2014

If you ask a cigar aficionado what kind of drink pairs well with cigars they will likely answer: Scotch, cognac, wine, coffee, beer or water. More specifically, when it comes to wine, Oaky red wine or Port wine is usually mentioned since they are often associated with having a... Read More

Inside the Life of Gary Griffith – Founder of Emilio Cigars and House of Emilio

Posted by Bodega Life on Mar 12, 2014

Gary Griffith, founder of Emilio Cigars and House of Emilio, is a long-time cigar smoker who has spent a lifetime submerged in all things cigars – smoking, studying and admiring. But, it wasn’t until twelve years ago when Griffith retired from the construction industry and took... Read More