Cigar smoking in general has an aspect of a celebrating. With more and more restrictions being placed on where we do things, and how we do them, a safe haven for cigar aficionados is a great thing to find and hold on to. Not to mention in doing so we enjoy a bit of a thumbing our nose to the killjoys.

While thumb to nose is fine and dandy, we are not alone in noticing the upswing in cigar dinners, cigar events, and cigar smoking in general. Cigar events are a time to live, laugh and smoke cigars; what is not to like about that?

Cigar events also offer a unique opportunity for cigar lovers to meet and celebrate the pleasures of smoking fine, handmade cigars alongside fellow aficionados. Watch for one of the biggest events Broadway Cigar Company does annually this coming month of June.  The My Father event.  You will get all the details soon.  BCC is now finding ourselves happily participating in not only cigar events, but golf tournaments, various festivals and fundraisers. All benefiting tremendously by the addition of cigars to the mix, of course.

For right now, join us in our Big Celebration of both cigars and life. We celebrate daily. We celebrate big. And we celebrate at Broadway Cigar Company.

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In researching this cigar, some of us just got the joke. The name ‘GAR’ is short, or slang for ‘cigar’.  Bright. Could have also been something to do with pirates.

The name Gar is both that and the initials of the owner- George A Rico. George is the son of Don Guillermo Rico, whose family has been in the cigar business dating all the way back to the 1920′s. He moved here in 1995 – where he worked as a cabinet maker making cigar boxes- still with a foot in the door of the cigar industry. George worked for his dad for 9 years and then opened up his own cigar factory.  Pops, instead of being a rival was awfully proud of him and actually helped promote his son’s new company.

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We taste a blend of spice and pepper to start. There is a full on taste- but not over the top. The smoke is awesome and creamy. It smells of sweet spice. Finish is a good long smoke and will take you a good hour. Expect a medium to full bodied cigar.

Verdict = A staple in our humidor.

There is a saying we have all heard, you get what you pay for.  The Internet has become the go to place for ordering premium cigars at a low price.  Several downsides to this include that you must wait for the cigars to be delivered.

Premium, high quality cigars should be ready to smoke once they arrive at your home. If the cigar was made correctly, including being allowed to age correctly and being stored properly, it should be ready to light up. This is generally not the case.

Premium cigars are going to taste better if you allow them to rest in your humidor before you light one up. You can never be exactly sure how the cigars were stored once they were loaded on a delivery truck. Secondly, you do not know what conditions the cigars were exposed to while they were being shipped. Think about how your suitcase is handled, pushed around during the journey, and most probably a few extreme temperature fluctuations while en route.

Cigars do get some amount of non humidified resting time while they are being shipped. If they were properly packaged, the packaging materials should help shield and insulate them. The most common complaints are about cigars that were shipped ground, which usually takes three to five days.

Regardless of how long it takes for your cigars to arrive, we recommend letting your cigars rest in your humidor for a minimum of one week before you light the first one. By allowing your new cigars to rest in your humidor for a week or two, you will allow them to adjust to the conditions they will be stored in, inside of your humidor.

While this process might seem slow, it is important to go at a steady pace. Cigars are comprised of many layers of tobacco, and if the layers of tobacco are unevenly hydrated, it can cause your cigars to burn unevenly, crack, and warp, rendering them unsmokeable. If the cigars are introduced to, and shocked with too much moisture, they will be at risk for bursting.

This is all only a matter of opinion.  The next time you order cigars online, smoke one on arrival.  Put the rest of the cigars in your humidor. Smoke one in a weeks time,  wait  another week and smoke another,  etc.  You will be able to see, and taste, the difference.

To avoid the wait, and the worry, we recommend buying where you know the cigars have been properly stored and cared for- right here at Broadway Cigar Company.

If you weren’t at the Arturo Fuente event at Broadway Cigar Lake Oswego, you missed out! The newest BCC girls made an appearance and were quite the hit. After all they’re fun, they’re foxy, and they’re lighting your cigars.

Our two newest BCC ‘girls’ are Rachel and Erin. They are sure to keep you even more interested at our next event. Stay in the loop to see what new social strain of excitable, sexually liberated women BCC is bringing to these cigar events. This is a vibrant group, with longer legs and  tight  ashes, full of life and stamina. There’s a new slew of gorgeous BCC girls in town, be ready to get slightly obsessed. The appearance of this new flock en masse doesn’t denote a changing of the guard, however.  Latanyia, Ruth and Juliette are the standards.

From the cool way they steer us in the direction of where the food and beverages are and events that they always seem to attend, we’ll admit it, these are the girls we love to smoke cigars with.

We live in Portland and one of our favorite things about it is the abundance of festivals supporting all of our favorite indulgences. This year, add to your ‘must go’ list WhiskeyFest NW. Since Whiskey and Cigars are a natural pairing, you know we will be there, so join us.

WFNW will encompass a variety of live music, over 50 distilleries sampling over 100 different whiskeys, restaurant vendors featuring whiskey-inspired dishes, a Prohibition Cigar Lounge, art and merchandise vendors, and the Bootlegger Lounge which will offer a full bar with signature craft cocktails, live performances and unique entertainment.

The festival’s ambience will transform NW Portland and proceeds will benefit CASA for Children of Multnomah & Washington Counties. This is one event that can’t be missed!

This is one of the top events of the year, looked forward to by many Broadway Cigar patrons! Enjoy Broadway Cigar Company’s Lake Oswego location with Arturo Fuente Cigars and offsite liquor and beer tastings, courtesy of Point Blank Distributing. Indulge in Broadway’s always superior BBQ & fixin’s on hand, prepared by Chef Tom and the BCC Crew. Also get ready for some of our new BCC girls, these girls can and will light your cigar.

When: Saturday, April 27 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

• Where: Broadway Cigar Company LO, 15561 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
• Contact: (503) 594-5000
• Register HERE: fuente2013.eventbrite.com

Sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for. Join us in welcoming Regius Cigars to Broadway Cigar Company with a special event May 9th at The Mark Cigar Bar from 4-8pm. Regius of London owner, Akhil Kapacee, will be joining us to introduce their Regius Black and Regius White Label Cigars.

Regius, from the latin meaning ‘King”, was originally created in England. It’s reputation quickly spread throughout the world and Broadway is happy to be now carrying these fine cigars. The Regius Black Label is rated 95 in Cigar Journal.

Celebrate with us at The Mark for this special event, not to be missed! Scotch tastings, food and drink specials, and great cigars.

Stop in March 9th at Broadway Cigar Portland for what’s sure to be a good time at our My Father Cigars event. Add some fun to your March with classic sticks, a tasty meal, bcc girls, an optional wine bus and freebies with registration (RSVP below)! So clear your schedule this weekend, Saturday is going to be a highlight of your month.

When: Saturday, March 9th starting at 11:00am.
Where: Broadway Cigar’s Portland Location, 3615 NE Broadway
Who: My Father Cigars
Cost: Absolutely FREE to attend!
RSVP here for your chance at an ashtray, lighter or even a cigar, winner will be announced at the event

Catch My Father Cigars, including the #1 Cigar Aficionado pick of 2012 Flor de las Antillas Toro, at our Broadway Location March 9th at 11:00am. This kick off to Spring will feature a tasty meal, offsite liquor tastings, the BCC girls and the tastiest of cigars. Register here for FREE now for your chance to win an ashtray, lighter or even a cigar.

Looking for something a little different? We’ve set up a winery tour bus at 12pm to take you to the wine festival “Sip”. The price is $50, including wine tastings, food, cigar and bus transportation to and from Broadway Cigar’s NE Portland location. Click here for more information.

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