cigar smoking
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Today’s breakfast was a La Flor Dominicana DL 452 Maduro, a 4 x 52 (go figure) short Robusto with a firm draw and bold notes of earth, coffee, and dark cocoa, with a strong black pepper retro and a creamy lingering finish. Great with a cold brew coffee. Full in body and strength, this cigar
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What does it mean when cigar and pipe smokers talk about “the retrohale?” What is retrohaling? How do you do it? Why would you want to? In this video, I explain what it means, show how to do it, and the reasons why you should give it a try.
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It is true. I am a legitimate pastor. Today, May 23, is the 21st anniversary of my ordination. In this video, I share some of my backstory and how the moniker, Pastor Padron, acknowledges my vocation in the cigar and pipe industry as the manager of Twins Smoke Shop and my calling to pastoral ministry
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One of the questions I often hear from people who are just starting out smoking cigars or pipes is, “Can I or should I inhale?” Well, you could, but you would likely find that extremely unpleasant! The fact is, cigar and pipe tobacco are not designed or intended to be inhaled. Enjoying a cigar or
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This is the inaugural post in my Faith and Fire series, which aims to explore the intersections of faith and cigar and pipe smoking in the history of the Church. My motivation for this series is threefold: Some of the most outspoken critics of my love for cigars and pipes are Christians of the Baptist
Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron 