I just got back from lunch where I met a friend of 12 years. During our meet-up, he asked me, “So what is the meaning behind the Bongani logo? What is it holding? And what does it stand for?” See, Kevin has been smoking my cigars for a little over a year now, but like...
Have you heard of Uncle Nearest – the first African American master distiller from Lynchburg, Tennessee? In the 1850s, Nathen (Uncle Nearest) Green was known for creating Tennessee’s finest and smoothest whiskey. Uncle Nearest revolutionized the whisky...
Have you ever experienced fresh, African Savannah air? If you haven’t, then imagine smelling a deep, rich, earthy soil… with a subtly sweet woody aroma… and a faint peppery afternote. This smells just like our Bongani 658 Toro, which is crowned as the...
Have you ever paired this smooth, creamy milk chocolate with a Bongani cigar? This delicious all-natural milk chocolate amplifies and expands flavor profiles, making any cigar taste sweeter and creamier. And compared to all the other milk chocolates, it’s...
Have you ever heard a weird or new cigar term, one that piqued your interest or made you smile? If not, then here are 5 new/weird cigar terms to start fun conversations. 1. Barber Pole A barber pole is a cigar with 2 different wrappers intertwined all the way around...
Pause, be grateful, and enjoy the unique flavor. Whether it’s your first, middle, or last draw… You will taste the smooth, creamy texture with sweet hints of cedar, coffee, cocoa, and black pepper on the retro-hale. All thanks to the Cameroon wrapper grown...
One of the terms commonly thrown about (but not so commonly understood) in the world of fine tobacco is “vitola.” But what is a cigar vitola, how does it impact the smoking experience associated with fine handmade cigars, and why should you consider the vitola before...
While you can order a box of cigars, pull one out, cut it, light it, and enjoy it right away, many who enjoy fine tobacco prefer to age their cigars. Buying a box of cigars is not only economical up front – it also gives you the ability to age your cigars in...
When it comes to indulging in the world of cigars, connoisseurs and enthusiasts are often faced with a delightful dilemma – should they opt for boutique cigars or settle for the convenience of mass-produced options? In this article, we delve deep into the captivating...
