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The Patio Upgrade That Changes Everything

Make your first spring smoke perfect

Bo Kauffmann

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Apr 2, 2026

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11 min read

The Long Weekend Ritual: Cigars, Fire & a Good Pour

Slow down, light up, and enjoy more

Bo Kauffmann

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The 3 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cigar

Mar 26, 2026

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12 min read

The 3 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cigar

Fix the small mistakes. Elevate it all

Bo Kauffmann

The Ultimate BBQ Pairings: Whiskey, Rum & Smoke

Mar 19, 2026

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13 min read

The Ultimate BBQ Pairings: Whiskey, Rum & Smoke

In memory of my father (1938–2026).

Bo Kauffmann

Newsletters

Mar 12, 2026

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13 min read

Cigars, Whiskey, Rum... and a Few Myths

Myths, rum tricks, BBQ & cigar tips

Bo Kauffmann

cigars

Mar 5, 2026

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13 min read

When Expensive Cigars Don’t Deliver

Why pricey cigars can sometimes disappoint

Bo Kauffmann

cigars

Feb 26, 2026

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14 min read

Are Cuban Cigars Overrated?

The truth might surprise you.

Bo Kauffmann

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You’re Missing Half Your Cigar (And Don’t Know It)

Feb 19, 2026

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12 min read

You’re Missing Half Your Cigar (And Don’t Know It)

We’re busting some cigar myths tonight — from retro-haling to pairing rules and Scotch regions.

Bo Kauffmann

Stop Chasing Unicorns: The Cigars That Actually Matter in 2026

Feb 12, 2026

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13 min read

Stop Chasing Unicorns: The Cigars That Actually Matter in 2026

Great cigars you can actually buy, smoke, and enjoy

Bo Kauffmann

Why the Best Cigars (and Whiskeys) Reward Patience

Feb 5, 2026

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13 min read

Why the Best Cigars (and Whiskeys) Reward Patience

Why patience matters more than ash or age

Bo Kauffmann

Fourteen States Tried to Ban Cigars — Here’s Why Every One Failed

Jan 29, 2026

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10 min read

Fourteen States Tried to Ban Cigars — Here’s Why Every One Failed

A forgotten chapter of prohibition — and a lesson we still ignore.

Bo Kauffmann

Cuban vs. Nicaraguan Cigars: The Soil Is the Secret

Jan 22, 2026

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12 min read

Cuban vs. Nicaraguan Cigars: The Soil Is the Secret

It was never the brand. It was the ground.

Bo Kauffmann

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The Patio Upgrade That Changes Everything

The Long Weekend Ritual: Cigars, Fire & a Good Pour

The 3 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Cigar

The Ultimate BBQ Pairings: Whiskey, Rum & Smoke

Cigars, Whiskey, Rum... and a Few Myths

When Expensive Cigars Don’t Deliver

Are Cuban Cigars Overrated?

You’re Missing Half Your Cigar (And Don’t Know It)

Stop Chasing Unicorns: The Cigars That Actually Matter in 2026

Why the Best Cigars (and Whiskeys) Reward Patience

Fourteen States Tried to Ban Cigars — Here’s Why Every One Failed

Cuban vs. Nicaraguan Cigars: The Soil Is the Secret

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