Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Tempus Imperator

Cigar: Alec Bradley Tempus Imperator Binder: Trojes, Honduras Criollo 98 – Indonesia Embetunada Wrapper: Trojes, Honduras Criollo 98 Tobacco: Trojes, Honduras, Nicaragua Length: 6 1/8 Ring Gauge: 52 In my search for the perfect cigar, I started trying some different brands. One of those new brands to my world is Alec Bradley. My…

August 12, 2010

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut Robusto

Cigar: Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut Robusto Binder: Nicaraguan Wrapper: Connecticut Tobacco: Dominican/Nicaraguan Length: 5 1/2 Ring Gauge: 50I am a creature of habit. Once I really like something, I own it and live with it every day until I get tired of it. So with cigars there are very few I specifically seek…

August 9, 2010

Cigar Review: Zino Platinum Scepter Series Pudge

Cigar: Zino Platinum Scepter Series Pudge Binder: Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuadorian Tobacco: Peru/Dominican Length: 5 1/2 Ring Gauge: 52 While I do love cigars, I try my best to dodge the pretentiousness that sometimes comes with cigar culture. Some high-priced brands are specifically marketed as a super premium smokes. In turn you have individuals who…

August 9, 2010

Vizcaya VXOP Premium Rum Review

As I have grown older and wiser I have also become more in sync with my personal taste and more importantly my palette. I used to be a big fan of dark liquor, but now I prefer clear. One dark rum that caught my immediate attention upon my first sip was Vizcaya. Vizcaya Rum is...

August 8, 2010

Dining: Blue Fin New York

1567 Broadway New York, NY 10036-1517 212.918.1400 Blue Fin Manhattan is filled to the brim with top notch restaurants. One that I always make an excuse to go to is Blue Fin. Located on the ground floor of The W Hotel in the Times Square Theatre District, Blue Fin is a sophisticated seafood experience.…

August 8, 2010

Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Doble

Cigar: Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Doble Binder: Nicaragua Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Ligero Oscuro Tobacco: Honduran/Dominican Length: 7 Ring Gauge: 52 The Drew Estate company is famously known for their flavor infused Acids smokes. Many seasoned smokers look down upon the Acids because of their fruity profile. The Liga Privada No. 9 is quite the opposite. In…

August 5, 2010

Ghurka Leather Collection 2010

Founded in 1975, Ghurka has always excelled in producing exceptional collections of leather bags, luggage, and accessories. What I have always appreciated about Ghurka is the quality of their goods. Their leather is rich and the workmanship is impeccable. Every bag in their original collection is stamped with the Ghurka crest, item name and a unique serial number. With Ghurka leather you…

August 5, 2010

The Blackberry Torch 9800 Smartphone

So far the Apple iPhone has been king as far as touch screen smart phones. But that might soon change. RIM (Research In Motion) is set to release the Blackberry Torch 9800 on August 14th. The Torch 9800 is a touch and type designed smart phone. It combines a physical QWERTY keyboard with a...

August 3, 2010

Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Prensado Gran Toro

Cigar: Alec Bradley Prensado Gran Toro Binder: Nicaragua Wrapper: Trojes, Honduras Tobacco: Nicaragua, Trojes, Honduras Length: 6 Ring Gauge: 54I have always said cigars are like wine. Everyone’s taste will differ on the exact same item. One that I found myself being on the outside was the Alec Bradley Prensado. This cigar came highly recommended...

August 3, 2010

Hublot Big Bang All Black II Watch

In my opinion, there are watches and then there are statements pieces. The Hublot Big Bang All Black II is definitely the latter. Hublot has always scored big with using exotic materials with their designs and the Big Bang II might just take the cake with some Kevlar, titanium, gold, steel and much more in play. Instead of...