Cigar Blog

In an industry built on name recognition and reputation, Rocky Patel’s passion has brought his luxury brand to heights unseen by most boutique cigar manufacturers. His hard work and long hours have been paying off in big ways.A survivor of the cigar boom, Patel has outlasted his competition with unrivaled persistence on his quest for perfection. With a grueling travel schedule, office responsibilities and production, Rocky still maintains the enthusiasm that he has had since day one. As he trave …

During the cigar boom, it was not unusual for gentlemen to get together and hold a cigar dinner. These days, it has become a rarity. We have our man cave, our pool hall, cigar lounge, you name it, but the class of a hosting a cigar dinner is becoming extinct and it's time to bring it back. A cigar dinner can be a casual or more formal gathering of friends. It can feature rich meals and wines or it can be a simpler event held in the outdoors. There aren’t rules for holding a cigar dinne …

During the war of 1814, a group of Nepalese soldiers known as Gorkhali tenaciously battled the HEIC, a joint-stock company formed by the British Empire in order to trade in the Indian Ocean. The Gorkhali soldiers made such an impact on the British that they were later recruited for the British Army who referred to them as “Gurkhas”. Still being an integral part of the British Army, the Nepalese soldiers have loyally fought for the British all over the world, receiving 13 Victoria Crosses between …

Northwoods Humidors is happy to have some of our products at one of our favorite cigar lounges in the Chicago area, A Cuban Experience run by partners Bill McCaffrey, Luis Carbonell and daughter and son-in-law Jaime and John Miceli. Last week we were lucky to sit down with Bill's wife, Dorothy McCaffrey to get the scoop on the retail shop and lounge in Waukegan, Illinois! NH: You opened your shop and lounge in 2016 in Waukegan, Illinois -- how has that been going?DM: We have …

In the second installment of Interview with the Influencer, we spoke with a man whose love for cigars surpasses taste and enters joyous reverie. At 14K followers, we introduce to you, Ken Stemler!"Do not ask me to describe the charms of reverie, or the contemplative ecstasy into which the smoke of our cigar plunges us." - Jules SandeauNH: We love your blog! How would you describe it to our readers?KS: Thank you! My name is Ken Stemler. I’m 35 years old and live in Germany. My In …

A scenic Italian backdrop, a Montefortuna cigar, and dapper style were our initial impressions of this Switzerland native, but Dominic Bergamin's "la bella vita" attitude grew him over 30K Instagram followers this year and that makes him a perfect fit for the first installation of Interview with the Influencer.NH: We love your blog! How would you describe it to our readers?DB: Thank you. I think my blog is a mix of various things. If you’re interested in Cuban cigars, classic men style clothin …

If you want to know the history of Diamond Crown, you need to learn the name Julius Caesar Newman, otherwise known as J.C. Newman, the name of a young immigrant boy who rolled his first cigars in the family barn in 1895. More importantly, the name of a century old company that has earned its impeccable reputation as one of the top producers of high-quality premium cigars and luxury cigar accessories.At the age of 14, Julius Caesar became a cigar maker apprentice in Cleveland, Ohio and began his …

Daniel Marshall Customer ReviewsBehind every well crafted, luxury Daniel Marshall humidor and finely blended premium cigar is a man that has dedicated his entire career to providing the best quality products in the industry and succeeded. Daniel Marshall, owner and operator of the world renowned brand, began this adventure in the early 80’s in California with a dream to create and sell his designs to the most prestigious gift houses in the world. In a matter of only 35 years, the man behind the …

An Interview With The OwnerIs it a holiday if you aren’t procrastinating? Not really. We’ve all been there. You think of the perfect gift for that certain someone right before you fall asleep and by morning its forgotten like the rest of your brilliant ideas. The thought of dragging yourself to the mall or the outlets is painful even before Thanksgiving. In-store shopping means moving from the couch and lets face it, it’s either too cold, too late, or too crowded.2018 wasn’t just a royal we …

S.T. Dupont or better known as, Simon Tissot-Dupont, is the man behind the famously known Parisian luxury cigar lighter and cutter brand. Prior to this, he was the man behind the camera, the photographer to Napoleon III at the early age of 25 years old. It was during this time, in the mid-1800’s that Dupont learned the ropes of Parisian luxury and high-end fashions. That same year, he began producing luxury travel trunks for European elites. And so — this story begins in a workshop in Rue Dieu, …