Recent Luxury Articles
Artesano Del Tobacco's Three New Releases Include a 4-Year Secret
Artesano Del Tobacco Has Three New Releases in the Pipeline — Including a Mystery Line Four Years in the Making Boutique cigar brands rarely generate the kind of sustained industry buzz that Artesano Del Tobacco has managed to pull off in just a few years of manufacturing. The company, founded by
Warfighter Tobacco Marks 10 Years With Two New Cigars
Warfighter Tobacco Ships Its 10th Anniversary and San Andres Cigars — A Decade in the Making Ten years in the premium cigar industry is no small achievement. For most boutique brands, the first decade is a war of attrition — against underfunded distribution, shifting retailer tastes, and a regulat
8 Royal Oak Alternatives That Won't Break the Bank
8 Royal Oak Alternatives That Won't Break the Bank Image credit: OpenAI Few watches have shaped modern horology quite like the Royal Oak — Gérald Ge
Powstanie Sumatra: A New Cigar Built to Make a Statement
Powstanie has started shipping its newest regular production cigar, the Powstanie Sumatra, marking the fifth core line in the company's growing portfolio. For fans of the brand, this one has been a long time coming — and the blend itself tells the story of just how seriously the company takes its c
AGANORSA Breaks the Barrier: Two Supreme Leaf Cigars Hit American Shelves for the First Time
For years, American cigar smokers have watched from the sidelines as two particular Supreme Leaf cigars made their way into shops everywhere except the United States. That changes now. AGANORSA Leaf has made it official — the Supreme Leaf Inter Robusto and the Supreme Leaf Euro Toro are shippin
Honduras Makes History in the Premium Cigar Market
A shake-up in the rankings has cigar lovers paying attention For the first time ever, Honduras has shipped more premium cigars to the United States than the Dominican Republic. That's the headline buried inside the latest import data from the Cigar Association of America, which tracks handmade, pr
Drunk Chicken Cigars Just Dropped Two New Limited Editions
There's a reason cigar smokers pay attention when Drunk Chicken Cigars puts something new out. The brand has built a reputation for no-nonsense blends with real character, and the two newest releases are no exception. The Mother Clucker Maduro and the Living the Dream Connecticut are now making t
When Luxury Meets Mass Market: The AP-Swatch Royal Pop
The watch world does not get rocked very often. Decades can pass with the same brands selling the same silhouettes to the same crowd. But every so often, something lands that forces everyone to take a side. The Audemars Piguet and Swatch collaboration — officially called the Royal Pop — is that kin
California Cigar Tax Is Dropping This Summer — Here's What It Means for Your Wallet
Good news is coming for cigar smokers in California. Starting July 1, the state is lowering its cigar tax rate, giving consumers a break they probably weren't expecting. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration confirmed the change as part of its yearly review process. The rate i
The Watch World Is About to Get Turned Upside Down
The watch community has been buzzing with speculation for the better part of a week, and now the secret is out. Audemars Piguet — one of the most prestigious names in Swiss watchmaking — is teaming up with Swatch for a collaboration that nobody saw coming. The project goes by the name "Royal Pop,"
