Boliche Blvd. epitomizes the idea of go big or go home in a nod to Tampa’s rich cigar making history and its vibrant present. If one cuisine singularly identified with the history of Tampa, it’s Cuban food, mixed with a dash of Spanish and Italian — the ethnic mix whose labor force kept the cigar factories humming in the early 20th century. The Cuban culinary tradition continues along the Cuban corridor of Tampa’s Columbus Drive, […]
Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly, opened its distillery today in Frankfort, Ky. The new distillery features 23,000 square feet, which includes a gift shop, tasting bar, a small pot still, and a premier custom bourbon blending experience. The distillery will offer tours, tastings and the custom bourbon blending experience every day but Sundays. Previously located in Georgetown, Ky., the new location at 20 Reilly Road […]
With Black Friday almost around the corner, HVC has announced their latest cigar offering of the same name. The unofficial holiday is the start of the holiday shopping season, but it also the time of year many retailers go from operating in the red (loss) to operating in the black (profit). This year HVC went heavier on the Jalapa region to create a unique blend with only visos and secos exclusively selected for the 2023 […]
To celebrate the release of BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE, Heaven’s Door presents Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon in a limited edition bundle set. Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon is a heartfelt homage to Bob Dylan, cultivated, distilled, and aged for 7 years just 150 miles from his birthplace. This bourbon matures amidst wild temperature swings of the North Country, resulting in an unparalleled flavor profile that perfectly reflects Dylan’s creative influence even in […]
As expected, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), filed a notice of appeal on behalf of the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Cigar Association of America, Cigar Rights of America, and Premium Cigar Association v FDA. On August 9, 2023, Judge Amit Mehta issued a ruling in the CRA-led lawsuit CAA et al. v FDA striking down all FDA regulations […]
Founded in 1870 by Felix Lopez, Herradura is one of the oldest producers of Tequila. The Double Barrel Reposado is aged for 11 months in oak barrels then aged another month in a toasted oak barrel. Herradura invented Resposado Tequila in 1974 and was home to the first female master distiller in the Tequila industry, Teressa Lara Lopez where she worked for 30 years. Tequila Review: Herradura Double Barrel Resposado ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Age: 12 […]