The Blend: United Cigars Red Anchor Captain

The Blend: United Cigars Red Anchor Captain

This light-chocolate-colored, double-capped robusto announces itself out of the cellophane with a light scent of cocoa and cedar. The cigar does not feel heavy, but it does feel firm with no soft spots or easy give. The foot exhibits a solid pack. One vein is fairly...
PCA Hires new Program Manager: Meet Maria Cervantes

PCA Hires new Program Manager: Meet Maria Cervantes

PCA has hired Maria Cervantes as program manager. Maria will oversee the fulfillment of larger organizational goals for the association and coordinate projects that involve multiple departments. She will also manage schedules to ensure successful completion of PCA...
Not So Fast, Mister Pipe Doubter!

Not So Fast, Mister Pipe Doubter!

Writing a pipe column in a mostly cigar-centered magazine can be a little isolating. Seldom do I receive feedback from readers, positive or otherwise. I have occasionally wondered whether anyone would notice if I ran dirty pictures instead of poetic words. So in...
Five Questions: Greg Zimmerman, President Emeritus, PCA

Five Questions: Greg Zimmerman, President Emeritus, PCA

Now that your term as president of PCA is over and you begin your transition off the PCA board, what are your most proud accomplishments?Fortunately, I still have a two-year term as president emeritus, so I have a little time left. As I started my tenure as president,...