Garrett Rutledge

1 week ago | cigaraficionado.com | Garrett Rutledge

We’ve seen a lot of cool smoking spots over the years. Ultra-classy lounges, swanky cigar bars of yesteryear, humble, personal smoking abodes, you name it. But we have rarely come across a cigar lounge that’s literally on wheels—at least not on this level. That was until The Mobile Cigar Lounge came rolling into our purview. The aptly-named company offers a new twist on the cigar smoking experience.

2 weeks ago | cigaraficionado.com | Garrett Rutledge

The glamor and allure of the French Riviera are undeniable. Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice: Each of these breathtaking Mediterranean escapes rightfully draw millions of tourists per year. But just nearby, in a territory that occupies only a three-quarter-mile area and just over 500 acres, sits one of the wealthiest countries per capita in the world. The Principality of Monaco is the world’s second smallest country, only behind Vatican City, but it punches well above its weight class.

1 month ago | cigaraficionado.com | Garrett Rutledge

The Minneapolis City Council passed a law last year that prohibited cigar smokers from smoking for more than 15 minutes inside tobacco shops. To add insult to injury, there’s only one cigar shop in Minneapolis where smoking indoors is allowed. The ordinance felt targeted and unnecessary to cigar smokers locally and beyond, and now the shop, Anthony’s Pipe & Cigar Lounge, is fighting back.

1 month ago | cigaraficionado.com | Garrett Rutledge

For generations, the sprawling, natural landscapes of the Western United States have captivated would-be explorers and opportunity-seekers alike, often serving those in need of a fresh start. Today, the intrigue remains, largely in the form of tourism. In states like Montana, Wyoming and Colorado, high-end, outdoorsy resorts, centered around nature-driven activities and proximity to America’s renowned national parks, have become increasingly common.

1 month ago | cigaraficionado.com | Garrett Rutledge

Wisconsin could become the newest location to ease up on its smoking ban, clearing the way for new cigar bars to open. In 2009, Wisconsin was one of many state or local governments across the country to implement stringent smoke-free laws that effectively banned indoor smoking. The legislation allowed cigar bars that had been in place before 2009 to remain open, but it made it illegal to add any new ones.