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It’s okay to want to smoke a cigar once in a while, especially in a social setting. The thing about cigars is that they require maintenance and care. First-time and novice cigar smokers may not know, but humidity is necessary to keep cigars smelling and tasting their best! We use the 70F and 70% relative … Read more
What’s more frustrating for a wine enthusiast than getting home after a long day, preparing to open a bottle of wine, and struggling to get the cork out in one piece? That’s why it’s important to choose a wine bottle opener that serves as an effective and convenient wine key for you. Whether you’re searching … Read more
It’s difficult to pour that perfect wine down the drain, but what if there was a way to extend the life of that wonderful bottle? The best way to do that is by investing in a wine preservation system, and we decided to test some of the best. Read on to discover the 6 best … Read more
Collecting wine isn’t a new thing by any means, but if you’re new to it, you’ll soon find out that storing bottles correctly is key to keeping your wine ready to drink when the mood strikes. Many factors contribute to the proper storage of wines including, but not limited to: temperature, exposure to sunlight, and … Read more
Ask any wine sommelier, and they’ll tell you the glass you’re drinking your wine in is just as important as the wine itself. There are many wine glasses, some specific to red or white wine, some universal, and others for champagne. Deciding on the right one for you depends on preference and how you … Read more
Over the past year, we have been spending more time indoors, so what can you do if you want to enjoy your favorite cocktails but you’re finding it hard to get to your favorite bar? Well, building a home bar doesn’t need to be expensive or involve remodeling. Indeed, you can get things started with … Read more
Wine spritzer is the archetypal summer drink, but spritzer also suffers from a bad reputation. Championed by Ned Flanders, nerd of The Simpsons, you may think spritzer is a slightly tacky drink, but you should consider revisiting this iconic wine-based cocktail. Today, we’ll show you how to make this brunch staple using a variety of … Read more
Much like you might use a wine cooler to ensure your reds and whites are perfectly chilled, the best cigar cooler will create a consistent environment capable of maintaining your investment long-term. For many cigar lovers, there’s no alternative to a humidor. We’re not here to try changing your mind if that’s the way you … Read more
Even if you’re not familiar with drinking Marsala wine by the glass, you may well have tried it in the form of chicken Marsala, a staple of restaurants the world over. With chicken Marsala, you get pan-friend chicken and mushrooms swimming in a rich Marsala sauce that combined sweet and savory flavors in one mesmerizing … Read more
There are more than a thousand varieties of grapes used for wine making, so it’s not surprising there are many different types of red wine. Where should you get started, though? Well, for newcomers to wine drinking and collecting, the terminology used to describe wines can be confusing. The first thing you should do is … Read more