Name: Ashton Aged Maduro No. 40

Country: Dominican Republic

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 50)

Strength: Mild to Medium

My wife invited a couple of her friends over last night, so I decided to head out. Though I don’t mind listening to the birds chirping in the living room, I prefer having a cigar and a drink with someone who knows the value of cave time.

I called my good friend George to see if he was up for a drink and a smoke. He was.

“But I don’t feel like going out,” he said. “Instead, you can come to my place, and we can smoke on the balcony.”

“Sounds like a plan,” I said.

“It’s cold, though,” he added. “But that won’t stop us, will it?”

I put on my boots, a good jacket, and a beanie. I made sure the fire was strong in the fireplace for the ladies to stay warm. I picked up an open bottle of Armenian brandy from the shelf and left.

I returned home after a couple of hours, happy.