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Freestyle Live with the Louisiana Cigar Enthusiasts
A Louisiana Cigar Enthusiast's MeetUp and Drew Estate Freestyle Live combined! Thursday March 14th - Be There!
Gary Cruice
Mar 10, 20241 min read
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2023 Premium Cigar Best Sellers
While there were some changes in Bailey's humidors during 2023, our list of best selling premium cigars will contain many familiar names!
Gary Cruice
Jan 7, 20243 min read
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The Premium Cigar Shows
Tobacco trade shows don't just feature premium cigar products! In fact, there's more than trade shows out there.
Gary Cruice
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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Premium Cigars and Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day all week with some of our favorite premium cigars.
Gary Cruice
Jul 2, 20231 min read
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Movies that Include Smoking Cigars or Pipes
If we asked you to name a movie with a cigar smoking Scotch drinking protagonist, would you have said Ralph Bakshi's Wizards?
Gary Cruice
May 14, 20231 min read
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One Time, at a Barn Smoker...
I was asked about the beautifully hand-carved Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle standup ashtray that's been in Bailey's Cigar Room since day one.
Gary Cruice
May 7, 20232 min read
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Perique Tobacco, Cigars for Warriors, and Uncle Brody
What do Storm Boen, Perique Tobacco, Drew Estate, Mark Ryan, Brody Fontenot, and Bailey's Cigar Room have in common? Read on!
Gary Cruice
Apr 30, 20232 min read
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Premium Cigars to Pair with Premium Tequila
We offer some suggestions on premium cigars to pair with you favorite premium tequila or tequila based drink.
Gary Cruice
Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Premium Cigars and Premium Tequila?
The United States dominates the worldwide Tequila Industry! Tequila sales have actually surpassed American Whiskey. But what to smoke?
Gary Cruice
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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Taste Does Not Lie with the Cigar
Cigars your friends may enjoy can be cigars that you don't like. We each have a unique set of taste buds and cigars are enjoed in context.
Gary Cruice
Nov 20, 20221 min read
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Premium Cigars and Movies
Many shops have a movie night, but why not gather some friends, pick up a nice bottle or two, and crack open the humidor.
Gary Cruice
Oct 30, 20221 min read
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Premium Cigars and Brain Health
Learn how smoking premium cigars can promote brain health!
Gary Cruice
Oct 16, 20221 min read
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What's the best way to store my pipe tobacco?
Like cigars, any airtight container will work just fine. However, pipe tobacco and cigars should not be kept at the same humidity.
Gary Cruice
Sep 25, 20222 min read
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How Do You Pack a Pipe?
You can really pack a pipe anyway that works for you. We'll focus on the most common method and then discuss a couple of related topics.
Gary Cruice
Sep 10, 20222 min read
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I'm thinking of taking up pipe smoking. What's next?
Pipes require a bit more work than cigars. If you like to sit and fiddle, a pipe is for you!
Gary Cruice
Sep 8, 20225 min read
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How do you cut a premium cigar?
You can bite off the end of your cigar like in old movies, you can pull the pigtail on some cigars, or you can use a tool.
Gary Cruice
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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What's the best way to store my premium cigars?
When in doubt, cigars are like wine - they prefer cool, dark places.
Gary Cruice
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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What makes a good premium cigar?
A good cigar will be well made and easy to draw.
Gary Cruice
Aug 20, 20223 min read
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Choosing a Premium Cigar for Beginners
Maybe you are looking to try cigars but aren't sure where to begin? Here's a little help...
Gary Cruice
Aug 7, 20223 min read
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Premium Cigar Complexity
Complexity is a subjective way to observe the depth and breadth of a cigar's flavors and aromas.
Gary Cruice
Jul 31, 20222 min read
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