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A scenic Italian backdrop, a Montefortuna cigar, and dapper style were our initial impressions of this Switzerland native, but Dominic Bergamin's "la bella vita" attitude grew him over 30K Instagram followers this year and that makes him a perfect fit for the first installation of Interview with the Influencer.NH: We love your blog! How would you describe it to our readers?DB: Thank you. I think my blog is a mix of various things. If you’re interested in Cuban cigars, classic men style clothin …

If you want to know the history of Diamond Crown, you need to learn the name Julius Caesar Newman, otherwise known as J.C. Newman, the name of a young immigrant boy who rolled his first cigars in the family barn in 1895. More importantly, the name of a century old company that has earned its impeccable reputation as one of the top producers of high-quality premium cigars and luxury cigar accessories. At the age of 14, Julius Caesar became a cigar maker apprentice in Cleveland, Ohio and b …

Daniel Marshall Customer ReviewsBehind every well crafted, luxury Daniel Marshall humidor and finely blended premium cigar is a man that has dedicated his entire career to providing the best quality products in the industry and succeeded. Daniel Marshall, owner and operator of the world renowned brand, began this adventure in the early 80’s in California with a dream to create and sell his designs to the most prestigious gift houses in the world. In a matter of only 35 years, the man behind the …

An Interview With The OwnerIs it a holiday if you aren’t procrastinating? Not really. We’ve all been there. You think of the perfect gift for that certain someone right before you fall asleep and by morning its forgotten like the rest of your brilliant ideas. The thought of dragging yourself to the mall or the outlets is painful even before Thanksgiving. In-store shopping means moving from the couch and lets face it, it’s either too cold, too late, or too crowded.2018 wasn’t just a royal we …

S.T. Dupont or better known as, Simon Tissot-Dupont, is the man behind the famously known Parisian luxury cigar lighter and cutter brand. Prior to this, he was the man behind the camera, the photographer to Napoleon III at the early age of 25 years old. It was during this time, in the mid-1800’s that Dupont learned the ropes of Parisian luxury and high-end fashions. That same year, he began producing luxury travel trunks for European elites. And so — this story begins in a workshop in Rue Die …

Prometheus, credited with molding men out of water and Earth, was a Titan and a champion of mankind. With undying love for his creation, Prometheus stole fire from the Gods and gifted it to the human race. As punishment for defying the Gods, Zeus sentenced the Titan to eternal suffering in the farthest corner of the Earth. Prometheus was bound to a rock by chains where an eagle fed on his regenerating liver, perpetually and boundless of the elements of time.Keith K. Park In order to know th …

The Lounge. A place where time slows down to enjoy the finer things. Somewhere we go to sit in solitude or mingle with the herf. When your back is up against five ounces of leather and you can smell the bouquet, everything feels right. And let’s face it, the bourbon you're drinking probably doesn’t hurt either. In Chicago, and for that matter every other city in the US, you’ll find commonalities amongst all forms of the cigar lounge. Most of them are either located next to a& …

Since the early Mayans first put flame to rolled tobacco leaves human beings have searched for ways to preserve and promote the flavor and integrity of their cigars. Keeping the choicest of favorite stogies in a temperate atmosphere, with just the right amount of humidity, away from the damaging effect of light and arid conditions, and maintaining the immediate environment has been found to be the ideal way to preserve your favorite smokes until you’re ready to enjoy. Necessity being the moth …

You want your stogies to stay fresh. After all, you’ve probably put good money into them. Plus, you want them to be moist and ready for your next social gathering or special occasion. If you have a large collection of cigars, naturally you want to be able to show them off to your friends without them going bad on you without your knowledge. By now, you’ve probably figured out that you need a humidor to hold and maintain your cigars. And, you may even own one or two. But did you kn …

If you want to keep your cigars fresh over the long haul, you need a humidor. The problem with a new humidor, or one you haven’t used in a while, is that it will rob your stogies of their humidity – this is the opposite of what you want to happen. The cedar wood on the inside of the humidor acts as a humidifier. Unfortunately, if it hasn’t been seasoned, then it will dry out your sticks rather than keeping them fresh. So, using a humidor before it has been seasoned is unadvisable. …