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Oliva Serie G cigar paired with Johnnie Walker Black Label

Have a Cigar: Oliva Serie G Churchill

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Name: Oliva Serie G Churchill

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Churchill (7 inches x 50)

Strength: Mild to Medium

I wake up tired, dreams leaking, mouth dry.
I kiss my wife, “Good morning, love.”
Then I jump out of bed like a cat out of a trash can
and go downstairs to make coffee.

Another day. More work. Isn’t that my life?
But it’s Friday, so I work half day,
and it’s a sunny day.
Can’t let this go to waste.

“Me, you, and barbecue,” I tell my wife.
“How romantic of you,” she says as she smiles.
“I’m serious,” I say.
“Let’s do it,” she says.

Fire,
meat,
a bottle of premium Scotch whisky,
and a good cigar.

The sun is shining like there are no misfortunes in the world,
like work isn’t stressful and anxiety attacks are unheard of,
like death doesn’t exist,
like life is devoid of suffering,
like Lucifer is still God’s favorite angel.

The sun is shining,
and my loved one is sitting next to me.
Maybe I can call myself happy.
Right now. Happy.

A Picnic and Review of Casa Turrent Nicaragua

Have a Cigar: Casa Turrent Nicaragua

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Name: Casa Turrent Nicaragua

Country: Mexico

Shape: Parejo

Size: Robusto (5 1/2 inches x 54)

Strength: Medium

Naturally, after trying the Casa Turrent Cuba and the Casa Turrent Miami, it was Casa Turrent Nicaragua’s turn. And, I have to say, it was pretty good — a medium-bodied cigar that burns evenly even if you smoke a little too fast. It lasted just a little more than 30 minutes with me. I paired it with Johnnie Walker Black Label, and I had a good time smoking it.

Chris Khatschadourian smoking a Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Maduro

Have a Cigar: Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Maduro

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Name: Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Maduro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Box-pressed

Size: (5 inches x 52)

Strength: Medium to Full

I needed a break. I wanted to take a stroll to think and to smoke. So, after spending some time organizing my bookshelves, I wore my sneakers, gave the day’s cigar a straight cut, and walked out of my home office. Outside, the moon and the stars watched me light my cigar. They were envious, but they could only watch. A cool breeze came to steal some of the rising smoke. A smile formed on my face.

I was smoking a magnificent cigar. Buttery with notes of cocoa, pine nuts, and oak. I even got hints of rosemary and thyme.

The Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Belicoso Maduro is really something.

“Solitude, my old friend! Don’t you miss me?” I asked the night.

I took a few steps, and then I stopped. I blew out smoke and inhaled cool, fresh air.

“I’m loving it,” I said, and then I continued walking.